Institute of English Languages and Literatures

Application

You can start a Master’s degree in English Literatures and Cultures in either the winter or summer semester.
Application closes on  15th July (non-EU applicants) and 15th September (German/EU applicants) for the winter semester.
Application closes on  15th January (non-EU applicants) and  15st March (German/EU applicants) for the summer semester.

Admittance Criteria

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in English or American Studies (or an equivalent bachelor’s degree in a closely related field) with a final grade of 2.5 or better. English language proficiency at level C1 is required (CEFR).

Application Process

The following documents must be attached to the application for admission:

  • certified copy of B.A. diploma (or equivalent university degree) with an average grade of 2.5 or better
  • certification of English language proficiency at level C1 (CEFR).
  • certified copy of high school diploma (‘Abiturzeugnis’/‘Hochschulzugangsberechtigung’ or equivalent)
  • CV
  • letter of motivation (max. 500 words) in English stating the applicant’s motivation for pursuing his/her studies in the Master’s programme in English Literatures and Cultures at the University of Tübingen
  • additional qualifications and other certificates, e.g. professional experience or other practical experience (internship, traineeship, etc.) in areas relevant to the profile of the programme
  • writing sample (e.g. B.A. Thesis)

Use the Alma platform, to upload your application and send a printout, including all of the above-mentioned documents, to the Student Affairs Office.

Universität Tübingen
Zentrale Verwaltung
Studentensekretariat
Wilhelmstr. 11
72074 Tübingen

International Students should contact the Academic Advisory Office for International Students for further details on the application process from abroad (‘Beratungs- und Zulassungsstelle für internationale Studierende’).