Intercultural German Studies: Germany — China (MA)
A dual-degree Master's programme focused on intercultural communication and German studies in collaboration with Chinese partner universities.
Best for:Students with a background in cultural or language studies seeking a dual-degree experience between Germany and China.
Overview
The Intercultural German Studies programme is a four-semester Master of Arts offered by the University of Göttingen in partnership with Nanjing University and Beijing Foreign Studies University. The curriculum integrates linguistic and literary studies with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural comparative aspects and professional training. Students spend their first year in Germany and their second year at one of the Chinese partner institutions, fostering a collaborative, international learning environment. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for professional roles requiring high-level intercultural competence and language proficiency in German, Chinese, and English.
What you'll do
- Complete a modular curriculum focused on linguistic and literary studies with an intercultural emphasis.
- Participate in a mandatory one-year study phase at a partner university in China (Nanjing or Beijing).
- Engage in collaborative, cross-cultural team projects and tandem learning with international peers.
- Complete a professional internship of at least 120 hours during designated semester breaks.
- Author a Master's thesis in German, including a required abstract in Chinese.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS) in cultural studies, language studies, or a closely related field.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German (C1), English (B2), and Chinese (basic proficiency).
Instruction: German, English, and Chinese.
- German language proficiency at C1 level (e.g., DSH-2).
- English language proficiency at B2 level (e.g., Cambridge B2 First).
- Basic knowledge of Chinese (minimum 80 hours of instruction).
- Academic background in humanities or social sciences.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits.
- Meet the specific language proficiency requirements for German, English, and Chinese.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-15
Applicants must submit their application materials via email to the designated contact person. Ensure all required language certificates and academic transcripts are included in the submission.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- German language certificate (C1)
- English language certificate (B2)
- Proof of Chinese language training
Contact
Barbara Dengel· Programme Coordinator
barbara.dengel@phil.uni-goettingen.de
https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/zulassung+und+bewerbung/209269.html
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