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LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in General and Comparative Literature

Original title: Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft (Master)

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBavaria

This 4-semester Master’s program at LMU Munich offers an in-depth, research-oriented study of literary methods across historical periods and global contexts, with a strong emphasis on theory and interdisciplinarity, taught in German.

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Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
Research-oriented curriculum
Focus on theory and interdisciplinarity
Master of Arts (M.A.) in General and Comparative Literature

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Individuals aiming for academic, cultural, or literary research careers.

Career outcomes

  • Literary researcher
  • Cultural analyst
  • Academic teaching
  • Publishing professional
  • Content specialist

Skills you will learn

  • Literary analysis
  • Comparative research methods
  • Interdisciplinary approaches
  • Literary theory
  • Academic writing

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsA first professional university degree with at least grade 2.3 or equivalent in General and Comparative Literature or a related field; successful completion of an aptitude test
Deadline15 January for summer semester; 15 July for winter semester
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesStudents pay the basic contribution and solidarity contribution for the Studentenwerk München semester ticket
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Literary researcher
Cultural analyst
Academic teaching
Publishing professional
Content specialist

University

LMU Munich

LMU Munich is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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