Joint Master: Transnational German Studies

The Joint Master in Transnational German Studies is a four-semester European joint degree programme offered by a consortium of four universities: Universidade do Porto (Portugal, Semester 1), Université de Luxembourg (Semester 2), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Semester 3), and Università degli Studi di Palermo (Italy, Semester 4). Students receive a joint degree from all four institutions. The programme focuses on literary studies and cultural history, tracing humanistic connections across Europe. Instruction is primarily in German with some classes in English. University tuition and administrative fees are reimbursed for all admitted students. Scholarships covering housing and living costs are available in the first application phase.

Academic requirements

Deadline: First phase: early January to late February Second phase: late February to late April Third phase: late June to mid-July Please check the detailed application deadlines of Universidade do Porto: https://sigarra.up.pt/flup/en/WEB_BASE.GERA_PAGINA?p_pagina=2249 If the course is not filled to capacity, the application deadline will be further extended. For more information, please contact the coordinator.

Minimum GPA

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English requirements

English proficiency at B1 level (CEFR) required. No specific standardised test (IELTS/TOEFL) score is mandated; a B1 certificate or equivalent documentation is accepted.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS in humanities or an equivalent degree recognised at all partner universities, containing at least 50 ECTS in German Studies.

APS Certificate

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Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

Tuition and administrative fees are reimbursed for all admitted students. Students effectively pay no tuition. Rhineland-Palatinate public university: no tuition for EU or non-EU students.

Semester contribution

Semester contribution included in tuition/administrative reimbursement per DAAD. JGU Mainz semester contribution approx. €330/semester; fee arrangements at partner universities vary.

Funding info

Tuition: Tuition and administrative fees are reimbursed for all admitted students. Students effectively pay no tuition. Rhineland-Palatinate public university: no tuition for EU or non-EU students. Semester contribution: Semester contribution included in tuition/administrative reimbursement per DAAD. JGU Mainz semester contribution approx. €330/semester; fee arrangements at partner universities vary.

Graduates develop job-related skills in literary and cultural studies, with exposure to practical projects with professionals from various fields. The programme prepares students for roles in European cultural institutions, academia, publishing, and international organisations.