German as a Foreign and Second Language in the Vietnamese-German Context

Binational master's programme between Leipzig University and Vietnam National University in Hanoi that combines linguistics, didactics, language acquisition, and cultural studies for German as a foreign and second language in the Vietnamese-German context.

Academic requirements

For detailed information about the admission procedure and requirements, please consult our website.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

The reviewed official course page states that applicants need English proficiency at CEFR B2 level proven by a certificate.

German requirements

Excellent command of German, as proven by a recognised language certificate at a C1 level or TDN 3

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed official course page states that applicants need a professionally qualifying university degree in German studies, especially German as a foreign or second language, or in teacher training with German as a subject.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 312.30 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee; first-year students also pay a one-time EUR 10 UniCard issue fee).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 312.30 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee; first-year students also pay a one-time EUR 10 UniCard issue fee).

Graduates are qualified for roles in language and cultural exchange, academic contexts, research and teaching, media and publishing, cultural management, and international organisations, with a specialisation in German-speaking regions, Vietnam, and South-East Asia.

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• 2

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• 3

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• 4

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• 5

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