BA Comparative Literature (Komparatistik) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Programme overview

Combines comparative literary and cultural studies with an international and interdisciplinary profile. Students study key texts of European and non-European literatures and their links with other arts and media.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 - Language, Literature, Culture | Department: Institute of German Studies | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 CP | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

13 compulsory modules and one elective module of 10 CP each; students choose between a semester abroad (30 CP) or an internship (20 CP) plus extra-curricular competence courses (10 CP).

Career pathways

Typical fields are communication, further education and the cultural sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: no admission restriction (no NC). A recognised higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) is required; foreign qualifications are checked via anabin. No pre-study internship is required. Applicants with a foreign entrance qualification must also meet the German-language proof requirement. Application deadlines for winter semester 2027/28 are not yet published. English at CEFR B1 must be proven at enrolment.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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