Graduate School Language & Literature Munich
A structured doctoral programme for advanced research in linguistics, literature, language education, and cultural studies.
Best for:Best for highly motivated doctoral researchers in the humanities seeking an interdisciplinary and structured academic environment.
Overview
The Graduate School Language & Literature Munich, established in 2013 at LMU Munich, provides a comprehensive research environment for doctoral candidates across four specialized classes. The programme integrates linguistic theory, literary studies, language education, and cultural history into a cohesive interdisciplinary framework. Candidates benefit from a network of internationally renowned scholars, structured research training, and access to extensive institutional resources. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary colloquia, seminars, and workshops designed to foster academic innovation and professional development. Participants are expected to engage actively in the research community and contribute to the school's collaborative intellectual culture.
What you'll do
- Conduct original doctoral research within one of the four designated classes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary colloquia to present and discuss project progress.
- Attend interdisciplinary seminars focusing on methodological developments.
- Engage in symposia, workshops, and en-bloc seminars to plan research and address challenges.
- Defend the doctoral dissertation by demonstrating academic innovation and interdisciplinary communication skills.
Requirements
Degree required: Excellent Master of Arts, Magister Artium, Diplom, Staatsexamen, or equivalent degree in a relevant subject.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: German (B2) and English (B2); proof required via placement test or interview.
Instruction: German (75%) and English (25%)
- Proven academic excellence in the chosen field of study.
- Ability to conduct independent research.
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary academic discourse.
- Proficiency in German (B2 level).
- Proficiency in English (B2 level).
- Must hold a qualifying Master's degree or equivalent.
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Applicants should visit the official Graduate School website to review specific admission procedures and deadlines for the winter or summer intake. Applications must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Faculty of Languages and Literatures.
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- Research proposal
- CV
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