Dates and Deadlines
The application deadline for international applicants from outside the European Union is July 15 for the winter semester and January 15 for the summer semester. The application deadline for applicants from inside the European Union (applicants with German citizenship, applicants from the European Union, and Non-Germans with German Abitur or degree) is September 15 for the winter semester and March 15 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 a strong C1 level is required (CEFR). This means an IELTS score of 7.5 or a TOEFL score of 105 and higher.
Application Documents
Please complete the application form in our online portal and upload the following documents:
- Final diploma of undergraduate studies (certified)
- High school diploma ("Reifezeugnis/Hochschulzulassungsberechtigung, HZB")
- Proof of language proficiency (e.g. Bachelor Degree)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of motivation (max. 500 words) in English explaining applicant’s decision to undertake M.A. studies at the University of Tübingen. Please include contact details such as e-mail and postal address
- Academic Writing Sample (e.g. Bachelor Thesis)
- If applicable, documentation of any professional degrees pertinent to the subject of American Studies or practical experience (e.g. placements or internships) in the field
You can find further information on the application process here:
