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About the Program
The Master program in Amerikanistik at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin encompasses an interdisciplinary curriculum that can be completed in four semesters. The program familiarizes students with cultural and literary scholarship and aims to impart a comprehensive understanding of its central aspects: AMERICAN IDENTITIES, DIVERSITY, GENDER, MEDIALITY. The Master program is designed as a consecutive program that comprises the fields of literary and cultural history, literary and cultural theory, and media studies. It investigates cultural diversity, both as a theoretical question and a social reality, focusing particularly on gender, race, sexuality, class and other social hierarchies.
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The Master program in Amerikanistik at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin encompasses an interdisciplinary curriculum that can be completed in four semesters. The program familiarizes students with cultural and literary scholarship and aims to impart a comprehensive understanding of its central aspects: AMERICAN IDENTITIES, DIVERSITY, GENDER, MEDIALITY. The Master program is designed as a consecutive program that comprises the fields of literary and cultural history, literary and cultural theory, and media studies. It investigates cultural diversity, both as a theoretical question and a social reality, focusing particularly on gender, race, sexuality, class and other social hierarchies.
Application Requirements
* Bachelor derecesi veya eşdeğeri
* Amerikanistik veya İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı alanında en az 60 ECTS kredisi
* En az 30 ECTS kredisi Edebiyat Çalışmaları ve/veya Kültürel Çalışmalar alanında olmalıdır
* Krediler farklı ancak ilgili derslerden biriktirilebilir
* Önceki çalışmalardan alınan bitirme tezi kredileri dikkate alınmaz
* Amerikanistik veya İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı alanında en az 60 ECTS kredisi
* En az 30 ECTS kredisi Edebiyat Çalışmaları ve/veya Kültürel Çalışmalar alanında olmalıdır
* Krediler farklı ancak ilgili derslerden biriktirilebilir
* Önceki çalışmalardan alınan bitirme tezi kredileri dikkate alınmaz
Language Requirements
* Ortak Avrupa Dil Referans Çerçevesi'nin (CEFR) C1 seviyesinde İngilizce yeterliliği
* Aşağıdakilerle kanıtlanabilir:
* UNIcert® III-Sertifikası: 3.0
* IELTS: 7.0
* Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 185
* TOEFL iBT: 100
* TOEFL Essentials: 10.5
* Yeterliliği kanıtlamanın alternatif yolları arasında lisede belirli not gereksinimleriyle ileri düzey yabancı dil olarak İngilizce, İngilizce dilinde lise bitirme belgesi veya İngilizce dilinde bir lisans programının tamamlanması yer alır
* Aşağıdakilerle kanıtlanabilir:
* UNIcert® III-Sertifikası: 3.0
* IELTS: 7.0
* Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 185
* TOEFL iBT: 100
* TOEFL Essentials: 10.5
* Yeterliliği kanıtlamanın alternatif yolları arasında lisede belirli not gereksinimleriyle ileri düzey yabancı dil olarak İngilizce, İngilizce dilinde lise bitirme belgesi veya İngilizce dilinde bir lisans programının tamamlanması yer alır
Required Documents
* Uluslararası öğrenciler için: uni-assist aracılığıyla başvuru gereklidir
* Belgeler Almanca veya İngilizce olarak ya da resmi çevirileriyle sunulmalıdır
* Bazı programlar Humboldt'un kendi başvuru platformu üzerinden doğrudan başvuruya izin verebilir
* Üniversite web sitesinde Amerikanistik programı için özel gereksinimleri kontrol edin
* Belgeler Almanca veya İngilizce olarak ya da resmi çevirileriyle sunulmalıdır
* Bazı programlar Humboldt'un kendi başvuru platformu üzerinden doğrudan başvuruya izin verebilir
* Üniversite web sitesinde Amerikanistik programı için özel gereksinimleri kontrol edin
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How do I apply to American Studies at Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about American Studies at Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Is American Studies at Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the American Studies programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for American Studies at Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying American Studies? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.