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American Studies

Heidelberg University

Masters

Master of Arts

⚠️ This course information was generated using AI. Please verify details with the official university website.

Non-EU Deadline

Plenty of Time

Deadline passed remaining

9/30/2026

Course Overview

The Master of Arts in American Studies at Heidelberg University is an interdisciplinary program aiming to provide advanced understanding of history, culture, society, literature, and politics of the United States. The program is conducted on campus at the Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) and accepts around 20 students each year on a competitive basis. The curriculum combines coursework from various humanities and social sciences disciplines and is taught entirely in English.

University Information

World Ranking
#73
Country Ranking
#2
University Type
Public

Location & Format

Countries
Germany
Cities
Heidelberg
State/Region
Baden-Wurttemberg
Online Available
No

Duration & Timeline

Duration
2 years
Semesters
4 Semester
Semester Start
Winter
ECTS Credits
120 ECTS
Type of Study
Full Time

Language Requirements

Teaching Languages:

English

General Requirement: Proof of English language proficiency required; official test and required level not specified in documentation.

IELTS/TOEFL: not found

German Grade: N/A

Admission Requirements

Required GPA
N/A
Work Experience
N/A
Standardized Tests
Not required
Required Documents
1. Online application form (especially for international students); 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV); 3. University degree certificates and transcripts (certified copies); 4. University entrance qualification (certified copy); 5. Proof of English language proficiency; 6. Goal statement (graduate program); Certified translations required for all documents not in English or German.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition Fee (Non-EU): Freeper Semester

Tuition Fee (EU): Freeper Semester

Semester Contribution: 161.10

Additional Fee Information:

• No tuition fee for this program. Only semester contribution applies. Source: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study/all-subjects/american-studies/american-studies-master

Application Timeline

Application Deadlines:

Winter: 01.04.2026 – 30.09.2026

Summer: N/A

Spring: N/A

Autumn: N/A

NextDate: 30 September 2026 at UTC

ApplicationEndDate: 30 September 2026 at UTC

ApplicationEndDateNonEU: 30 September 2026 at UTC

Important Notes:

• Application is only for Winter semester. Application window: 1 April – 30 September (all categories) per https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/universities/all-degree-programmes/detail/heidelberg-university-american-studies-w7615/?hec-id=w7615

Contact

Contact Email
not found

Course Tags

Amerikanistik (Master)

Amerikanische Studien

MA Amerikanistik

Masterstudiengang Amerikanistik

American Studies M.A.

Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) – Master

Additional Information

Application via Heidelberg University's online portal. No explicit GPA or German grade requirement. VPD and uni-assist not required per official documentation.

Deadline: Wintersemester 2026/27: 01.04.2026–30.09.2026

DeadlineLink: https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/universities/all-degree-programmes/detail/heidelberg-university-american-studies-w7615/?hec-id=w7615

ApplicationDeadlineLinkSecondary: https://www.hca.uni-heidelberg.de/en/degree-programs/ma-in-american-studies