Master of Arts

German as a Foreign Language (MA)

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Marburg, GermanyEducation & Pedagogy

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

German

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Didactics of German language, literature, and culture. Principles of language acquisition and language teaching, including theories, methods, and outcomes of recent research in linguistics, second language acquisition, and didactics.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Candidates who are formally qualified are asked to send a letter describing their expectations of the programme.
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements: We advise candidates to be proficient in two other languages, one of which should be English. The skills for the additional languages should be equivalent to the level B1 (first language) of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
German requirements: A very good command of the German language is required (TestDaF 2x4, 2x5 or better, or DSH 3).

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Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Free (no tuition)
Semester contribution: There is a semester fee, which includes the mandatory student union membership (required by state law) and a free travel pass for public transport in the state of Hesse and beyond, as well as access to subsidised accommodation and meals. In the summer semester of 2025, the semester fee amounted to approx. 420 EUR.
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Semester contribution: There is a semester fee, which includes the mandatory student union membership (required by state law) and a free travel pass for public transport in the state of Hesse and beyond, as well as access to subsidised accommodation and meals. In the summer semester of 2025, the semester fee amounted to approx. 420 EUR.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue teaching careers worldwide, work in cultural institutions, or develop language learning materials, with strong demand for German language education.

Typical job roles

German teacher

Target industries

EducationLanguage teaching

Programme details

Degree: Master of Arts
Language: German
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: full-time
Start: Winter semester
Deadline: ~15 July (check website)

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External links

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