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    Mehrsprachigkeit und Bildung/MOTION (M.A.)

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    Hamburg, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    120
    Credits

    Mehrsprachigkeit und Bildung/MOTION (M.A.) at University of Hamburg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Hamburg, DE.

    About the program

    Combines linguistic and educational perspectives on multilingual individuals and societies in urban areas. Covers interdisciplinary approaches to multilingualism research, including transformation of migration-based multilingualism into resources and its effects on individual and societal development, with practice-based modules in educational institutions.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Wintersemester 2026/27
    Jun 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min 80
    IELTS
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    Min 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 18-month residence permit/job-seeker stay in Germany to seek employment after graduating (post-study work visa), under Section 20 of the Residence Act.

    €12,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Mehrsprachigkeit und Bildung/MOTION (M.A.) at University of Hamburg online or in-person?
    Mehrsprachigkeit und Bildung/MOTION (M.A.) at University of Hamburg is offered in-person.
    How long does Mehrsprachigkeit und Bildung/MOTION (M.A.) at University of Hamburg take to complete?
    Mehrsprachigkeit und Bildung/MOTION (M.A.) at University of Hamburg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Mehrsprachigkeit und Bildung/MOTION (M.A.) at University of Hamburg?
    Post-completion work rights for Mehrsprachigkeit und Bildung/MOTION (M.A.) at University of Hamburg: Up to 18-month residence permit/job-seeker stay in Germany to seek employment after graduating (post-study work visa), under Section 20 of the Residence Act.