LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

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

Original title: Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft (Master)

German · 4 semesters · No Tuition / Semester Fee Only · Bavaria

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

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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

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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

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