Study requirements
To be admitted to the degree program, candidates must have completed a first university degree recognized in Germany or a qualification from a state or state-approved vocational academy in a humanities degree program, in which fundamental competencies in the area of literature, cultural and media studies have been acquired.
Furthermore, candidates are required to have a basic understanding of current theoretical debates in this field, in particular of concepts of the cultural modeling of identity and otherness, time and temporality, aesthetic codings, societal classification and symbol systems, etc.
Proof of this particular suitability is provided by an aptitude assessment in accordance with the aptitude assessment regulations. English proficiency at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.
German language requirements
International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.
Step 1: Online application for the degree program
• Please visit the online application page once the application period has started.
• After answering the questions in the application section, you will be guided to the corresponding application portal.
• After you have entered your personal information, you need to submit your online application.
• You will then be prompted to print out your cover letter with your application number.
Step 2: Application for the Aptitude assessment or NC selection procedure
To apply for the aptitude assessment or selection process required for your degree program, you must send the following documents to the address below by the specified deadline. Please make sure that your application number, which was assigned to you when applying online, is indicated in your application documents. If you are unable to apply via the selma portal before the deadline, you don’t need to include your application number.
Required documents
a) General documents
Except for the Master's Degree in International Relations, the following general documents must be submitted by everyone:
• your online application - filled in and signed
• Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
• Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree including official transcript of records. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
• the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested
• If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
• Copy of passport (for international applicants)
• Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants
• Copy of German language proficiency according to the requirements.
b) Special degree-specific documents
Application for the suitability assessment on the website of the faculty
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st June - 15th July
- Application address
- The address for submitting the required documents will be issued after the completion of the online application.
- Application period
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EU applicants:
1st April - 15th July
Non-EU applicants:
1st April - 31st May
- Application address
- The application takes place online via uni-assist e.V.
Further links and information
- Additional information
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Information and documents to be submitted
If candidates provide proof that they have at least fundamental knowledge of literature, cultural studies and/or media studies, they fulfill the suitability requirements for the Master’s degree program in Literature, Culture and Societal Change. Aptitude is assessed by means of submitted documents and an assessment interview. - Link to the degree program
- Literature, Culture and Societal Change