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    African Languages, Media and Communication (M.A.)

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    Frankfurt am Main, DEMAIn-person4 yearsGerman

    African Languages, Media and Communication (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt is a 4-year, in-person MA program based in Frankfurt am Main, DE.

    About the program

    Master's program in Language and Society in Africa focusing on African linguistics within fields like Indogermanistics, Empirical Linguistics, and African studies.

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    Deadlines

    Term 2026
    Aug 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min internet-basierten TOEFL-Test iBT, Score von mindestens 72
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS-Test, Score von mindestens 5.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €14,400.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is African Languages, Media and Communication (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt online or in-person?
    African Languages, Media and Communication (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt is offered in-person.
    How long does African Languages, Media and Communication (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt take to complete?
    African Languages, Media and Communication (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt is structured around 4 years.
    What work-permit options follow African Languages, Media and Communication (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt?
    Post-completion work rights for African Languages, Media and Communication (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)