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Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

About the Program

The main focus of the minor in Bengali is to convey passive mastery of the language to enable students to use relevant sources for research and application. Native speakers of Bengali number at least 300 million and several million more speak it as a second language, making this language one of the most widely spoken in the world. Bengali has a long and rich tradition of both religious and non-religious literature. After successful completion of the minor in Bengali, students are able to read texts in Bengali of intermediate difficulty with the aid of a dictionary. This subject must be combined with a second subject. Possible lines of work include intercultural communication, international development cooperation, peace and conflict research, international educational work, politics, culture, tourism, journalism, and academia.
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The main focus of the minor in Bengali is to convey passive mastery of the language to enable students to use relevant sources for research and application. Native speakers of Bengali number at least 300 million and several million more speak it as a second language, making this language one of the most widely spoken in the world. Bengali has a long and rich tradition of both religious and non-religious literature. After successful completion of the minor in Bengali, students are able to read texts in Bengali of intermediate difficulty with the aid of a dictionary. This subject must be combined with a second subject. Possible lines of work include intercultural communication, international development cooperation, peace and conflict research, international educational work, politics, culture, tourism, journalism, and academia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Bengali at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Is Bengali at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Bengali 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 Bengali at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + 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 Bengali?

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 Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn — 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.

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