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    Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

    Joint Master: Transnational German Studies

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    Mainz, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    €5,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    25
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits

    Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Mainz, DE. Tuition is €5,000.

    About the program

    The program examines German literature, cultural history, and linguistic developments in a European, intercultural context from the Middle Ages to the present. Students study one semester each at universities in Porto, Luxembourg, Mainz, and Palermo, covering literature, culture, language, and employability skills, culminating in a master’s thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 22, 2026
    Winter 2026
    Jul 22, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL 43 (internet-based test, IBT)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS at least 4.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €11,904.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is €5,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz online or in-person?
    Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz take to complete?
    Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz cohort?
    Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz?
    Post-completion work rights for Joint Master: Transnational German Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)