The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz charges an administrative fee of approx. 350 EUR per semester. This includes a public transport ticket, which allows you to use buses, trams, and the underground for free in Mainz and in the surrounding area (such as Frankfurt or Wiesbaden).

You can find further information about funding opportunities at this link:
https://www.international-office.uni-mainz.de/financial-support-for-international-students/.

1. The subject-specific entrance requirements for the Master's programme in English Literature and Culture include the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Culture or in a related field (BEd English, BA British Studies, BA British and American Studies, etc.) or an equivalent degree from a higher education institution in Germany or abroad. At least 10 credit points must have been earned in the field of English studies. The relevant proof must be provided with your application in the form of a notarised copy of your degree certificate, including a convincing and notarised overview of courses attended in the field of English Studies (diploma supplements, transcript).
2. We expect the applicant to have a very good active and passive knowledge of English (see below).
3. If the applicant has earned less than 10 credit points in the field of English Literature and Culture at the time of application, he or she may, by way of derogation from the standard rule in section two, subsection four, sentence four, MAPO (examination regulations), be admitted to the programme on the condition that he or she takes part in an obligatory individual advising session according to section one, subsection one. The 15-minute individual advising appointment deals with the special requirements of the Master's programme as well as the subject-specific knowledge and abilities of the applicant in the field of English studies. After the appointment, the applicant may be required to attend additional courses from the Bachelor's programme in English Literature and Culture in order to be admitted to the Master's programme. The additional courses should be defined in a way that allows the credits to be earned in one semester.
4. The obligatory individual advising according to section one, subsection three normally takes place 14 days before the start of the winter or summer semester. The applicant will be invited to the appointment by mail and/or by e-mail at least 14 calendar days before the appointment date. If the applicant fails to appear for no good reason, the condition according to section one, subsection three is not met. If the applicant submits an acceptable excuse, the appointment will be rescheduled. In such cases, admission is subject to certain conditions or takes place in the next semester. The advising session is led by two persons appointed as examiners according to section eight, subsection two or one person appointed as an examiner in the presence of a qualified observer. Minutes are to be taken during the advising session. The minutes include:
   a) the names of the persons appointed as examiners
   b) the name of the applicant
   c) the date and time of the advising session
   d) subject and results of the advising session
   e) decision on further conditions for admission
   The minutes are to be signed by the persons appointed as examiners and submitted to the examination committee.
5. Exemption from the DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang): Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s degree at a non-German speaking institution do not have to provide proof of German language proficiency according to the “Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang”. Proof of German proficiency seems unnecessary, as the Master's programme “Master English Literature and Culture” is offered in English.
6. Coursework and examinations can only be recognised once per programme of study. Multiple recognition of coursework and examinations is not possible.

1. Language requirements: English

We expect the applicant to have a very good active and passive knowledge of English (level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) to read the specialist literature and participate in courses taught in English (no proof required). This especially includes the writing of papers and taking written and oral exams in English.

2. Language requirements: German

Exemption from the DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang): Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s degree at a non-German speaking institution do not have to provide proof of German language proficiency according to the “Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang”. Proof of German proficiency seems unnecessary as the Master's programme “Master English Literature and Culture” is offered in English.

Further information can be found here:
https://www.studying.uni-mainz.de/german-language-requirements/.

1 September for the following winter semester
1 March for the following summer semester

https://jogustine.uni-mainz.de/

You can find information about accommodation at the following link:
https://www.studying.uni-mainz.de/accommodation-2/.

The career service centre at Johannes Gutenberg University supports students and graduates in choosing their careers, planning their professional futures, and acquiring interdisciplinary skills. The centre offers a variety of services, such as counselling, workshops, and recruiting events. More information is available here.

• Buddy programme
• Specialist counselling
• Support with registration procedures

Study adviser for questions about the academic programme:
Dr Jochen Ecke, joecke@uni-mainz.de

International Office:
https://www.international-office.uni-mainz.de/