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LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in German as a Foreign Language

Original title: Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Master/Hauptfach)

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBavaria

This Master's program at LMU Munich offers research-oriented and professional training, preparing students for careers in German language teaching, intercultural management, and related fields.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Language & Cultural Studies
Research-oriented curriculum
Professional training in language teaching
Master of Arts (M.A.) in German as a Foreign Language

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Students aiming for careers in teaching German or intercultural roles in academic or professional settings

Career outcomes

  • German language teacher
  • Intercultural communication specialist
  • Linguist
  • Academic researcher
  • Cultural consultant

Skills you will learn

  • Advanced German language proficiency
  • Language teaching methodologies
  • Intercultural communication
  • Research and analysis in linguistics
  • Curriculum development

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsFirst bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS credits in Philology, Philosophy, Linguistics, or Cultural Sciences; successful completion of an aptitude assessment procedure; high proficiency in the German language
DeadlinePlease see https://www.daf.uni-muenchen.de/studium/studiengaenge1/ma/bewerbung/index.html for deadlines
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesStudent fees include contributions to Studentenwerk München and a semester ticket; details available at Studentenwerk München
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

German language teacher
Intercultural communication specialist
Linguist
Academic researcher
Cultural consultant

University

LMU Munich

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