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University of Bayreuth · Bayreuth
African Studies: Language, Arts, Philosophy (MA)
English-taughtPublic universityMaster’sMaster of Arts
Source reviewed 2026-10-20 · Manual review every 10–15 days
THE ESSENTIALS
Your program at a glance.
- Subject
- African Studies: Language, Arts, Philosophy
- Campus
- Bayreuth
- Duration & study mode
- 4 semesters
- ECTS credits
- Not yet verified. Check the official university information.
- Available intakes
- Winter semester
BEFORE YOU APPLY
What you need to bring.
- Teaching language
- English-taught academic route. German A1 is listed as an additional requirement; check when the certificate is due.
- English certificates & exemptions
- English B2. Check individual component scores, test validity and exemption rules in the source; this is not the complete certificate list. The profile permits assessment through a placement test/interview.
- Academic requirements
- Good relevant BA, for example African languages, linguistics, African literature/media/art or curatorial studies. The university determines degree relevance.
- Admission planning group
- Standard entry requirements
- Why this group?
- The source lists qualification and subject/language requirements. This category does not establish unrestricted admission or rule out further university selection.
Planning groups describe the published entry and selection requirements. They are not acceptance rates, university rankings, or a prediction of admission. Open admission still requires a recognised qualification and all stated conditions.
MAKE ROOM IN YOUR CALENDAR
Intakes & application windows.
- Intakes
- Winter semester
- Deadlines & applicant groups
- Provider application window: Applicant group: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 15 July Applicant group: EU countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 15 October. Confirm the intake year and any earlier recognition/VPD or scholarship deadline with the university.
PLAN WITH PERSPECTIVE
Tuition & semester costs.
- Tuition fees
- The reviewed provider profile lists no tuition. Confirm the current intake and any applicant-specific charges; semester contributions are separate.
- Semester contribution
- Provider quotation: 165.84 EUR per semester (quotation period not specified). The current payable amount must be checked; tuition is separate.
YOUR NEXT STEP
How to apply.
- Application route
- Apply using the provider-linked application instructions: https://forms.uni-bayreuth.de/formcycle/form/provide/7953/?lang=en&sel_DE_Ba=1&sel_Sp0=2&sel_Ma_en=2. Check whether uni-assist/VPD recognition is needed before the university application.
- Documents & conditions
- The full document checklist depends on your qualification and application route. Follow the linked university checklist; any programme-specific portfolio, test, placement or reference conditions summarised above also apply.
- Additional notes
- Summarised from the university-provided DAAD profile, with programme-specific university cross-checks where noted. Binding university rules take precedence. Missing information is not an exemption.
* For initial guidance only. This catalogue provides basic, preliminary information and may be incomplete or outdated. Please visit daad.de and the university’s official website, and carry out your own thorough research before applying.