Intercultural Franco-German Studies (MA) – EIFA
A joint Master’s programme exploring German-French interculturality through language, literature, history, and media.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in German, Romance, or comparative literary studies who are passionate about intercultural communication, translation, and European cultural exchange.
Overview
This joint Master’s programme between the University of Tübingen and Université de Provence (Aix-Marseille I) offers a binational curriculum focused on German-French interculturality. Students alternate between Tübingen and Aix-en-Provence, studying language, cultural studies, literature, film, and philosophy while developing advanced translation and research skills. A mandatory internship in a German or French institution is integrated into the curriculum. The programme culminates in a Master’s thesis and final exams, with teaching conducted in German and French. It is ideal for students seeking interdisciplinary humanities training with a strong intercultural and linguistic foundation.
What you'll do
- Study intercultural concepts and cultural transfer in German and French contexts across language, literature, and media.
- Complete a mandatory four-week internship in a German or French institution relevant to your field of study.
- Write a short thesis in the first year and a comprehensive Master’s thesis in the fourth semester.
- Attend advanced language and translation courses, including French-German and German-French translation.
- Participate in specialised courses in comparative linguistics, literary studies, and cultural studies.
- Engage in research and critical analysis of cultural phenomena in the conjoint German-French space.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in German, Romance, comparative literary studies, or cultural studies (or equivalent).
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: German: C1 level (official certificate required, e.g., DSD II, DSH-2, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, or equivalent); French: B2 level (official certificate required, e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5 for English). Native speakers of German are exempt from providing German proficiency proof.
Instruction: German and French
- Proven proficiency in German (C1 level) and French (B2 level).
- Strong academic writing and research skills in the humanities.
- Ability to work in a bilingual and intercultural academic environment.
- Open to applicants from all countries.
- No age restrictions.
- No prior residency requirements.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-06-15
Applicants must submit their application through the official University of Tübingen portal for international Master’s programmes. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of degree, language certificates (German C1 and French B2), a CV, a letter of motivation, and academic transcripts. Additional materials may be requested depending on the applicant’s background.
- Completed application form
- Proof of Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Official German language certificate (C1 level)
- Official French language certificate (B2 level)
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 level, e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5)
Contact
Prof. Dr. Dorothee Kimmich· Programme Coordinator
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