Skandinavistik
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Skandinavistik at LMU Munich is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in München, DE.
About the program
The program provides advanced studies in Scandinavian languages (Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, Old Norse), literature, and culture, specializing in Altskandinavistik or Neuskandinavistik. It emphasizes research-oriented analysis of literary texts, cultural phenomena, and interdisciplinary connections including art, religion, politics, and gender history.
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18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)
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Prerequisites
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Recommendations
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Essays
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Contact
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Skandinavistik at LMU Munich online or in-person?
- Skandinavistik at LMU Munich is offered in-person.
- How long does Skandinavistik at LMU Munich take to complete?
- Skandinavistik at LMU Munich is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
- What GPA is required for Skandinavistik at LMU Munich?
- Per the program's published guidance: Gesamtnote 2,5
- What work-permit options follow Skandinavistik at LMU Munich?
- Post-completion work rights for Skandinavistik at LMU Munich: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)