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Germanistische Mediävistik (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – German Medieval Studies at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject providing a scientific basic education in German language and literature of the Middle Ages, including working with medieval literary sources and understanding language change.

Faculty: Fachbereich 09 German Studies and Art Studies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Medieval German language and literary sources.

Career pathways

Qualifies for continuing in a connecting master at the university and for further fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent. A major subject must be chosen; cannot be combined with Germanistik (major). International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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