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    Digital Humanities

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    Dresden, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    120
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    Digital Humanities at Dresden University of Technology is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Dresden, DE.

    About the program

    Four-semester program providing broad foundational education in digital humanities with computer science components, specialization in compulsory elective areas including language and literature, school and education, art and image, or society and history, supplemented by data, law, ethics, and an internship semester with partner institutions.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Ed World University Rankings 2026: 174th (university overall)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Winter 2027
    May 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL (72)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (5.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    not applicable (Germany: no US STEM OPT; standard German post-study residence/permit rules apply)

    €11,904.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Digital Humanities at Dresden University of Technology online or in-person?
    Digital Humanities at Dresden University of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Digital Humanities at Dresden University of Technology take to complete?
    Digital Humanities at Dresden University of Technology is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Digital Humanities at Dresden University of Technology?
    Post-completion work rights for Digital Humanities at Dresden University of Technology: not applicable (Germany: no US STEM OPT; standard German post-study residence/permit rules apply)