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    Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft

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    Berlin, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    120
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

    Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft at Free University of Berlin is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Berlin, DE.

    About the program

    The program covers the history and poetics of European literatures from the early modern period onward, including ancient foundations and non-European literatures in languages of European origin. It includes systematic study of poetry and aesthetics, historical-evolutionary topics, literature in context with other arts and media, and history of literary research.

    Focus: research
    97 (QS World University Rankings 2025) | 4 (QS World University Rankings 2025)

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    May 31, 2026
    Winter 2027
    May 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Sprachnachweis in Englisch (Niveau B2 GER)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 5.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker residence permit (Germany)

    €9,240.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft at Free University of Berlin online or in-person?
    Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft at Free University of Berlin is offered in-person.
    How long does Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft at Free University of Berlin take to complete?
    Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft at Free University of Berlin is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft at Free University of Berlin?
    Post-completion work rights for Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft at Free University of Berlin: 18 months job-seeker residence permit (Germany)