📖Introduction

The University of Tübingen is a public research university located in Tübingen, Germany. It was founded in 1477 and is one of the oldest universities in the country. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, and medicine. The University of Tübingen is known for its research in fields such as theology, philosophy, history, and linguistics.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in American Studies at University of Tubingen

The M.A. program in American Studies offers comprehensive training in the methods and theories of the discipline/field as well as multifaceted knowledge and insights in the North American literatures, cultures, history, and societies. The wide variety of courses in the program ranges from those on America’s colonial past and early literary and political culture to those covering contemporary themes in race, class, gender, religious, ethnic, and regional studies. We pride ourselves on offering students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds an interdisciplinary curriculum which emphasizes student autonomy as well as academic collaboration and exchange. The four cornerstones of our M.A. program are: American Literature and Culture Interdisciplinary Profile Academic Skills Practice in American Studies and Beyond Within this structure, students will apply the fundamental theoretical framework of American Studies to complete collaborative and independent research projects. Each year, our department welcomes a number of esteemed guest professors from international universities. Teaching lectures and seminars, our guests bring new and innovative research and perspectives to students of American Studies. Each student also has the opportunity to attend courses at other departments or faculties, thereby creating their own unique academic profile. In addition, students can introduce and discuss their M.A. Thesis projects in a colloquium comprising faculty, guests, and fellow students. Finally, we encourage the pursuit of practical skills and internships, which further prepare students for their future professions in academia, journalism and publishing, public relations, consulting, international organizations, new media, public administration and elsewhere. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Course (Preview)
American Literature and Culture
Interdisciplinary Profile
Academic Skills
Practice in American Studies and Beyond

🏫About University of Tubingen

The University of Tübingen (Universität Tübingen) is a public research university located in the city of Tübingen, Germany. Founded in 1477, it is one of the oldest universities in Germany and is known for its strong tradition of research and teaching excellence. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and law. It is particularly well-regarded for its programs in philosophy, theology, and linguistics. Many of its programs are taught in German, but there are also a number of English-taught programs available for international students. The University of Tübingen has a strong research focus and is a member of the German Excellence Initiative, a program designed to promote cutting-edge research in German universities. The university has a number of research institutes and centers, including the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, the Institute for Political Science, and the Tübingen Neuroscience Campus. The university has a vibrant campus community with numerous student clubs and organizations, sports facilities, and cultural events. There are also several libraries, museums, and research centers on campus, including the University Library and the Botanical Garden.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

3,000 EUR per year

6,000 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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