Master's

American Studies

Eberhard Karls University Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany English Taught
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Tuition
€1,500/semester
Duration
24 Months
Intake
Winter Semester
Deadline
Closed 2026
Closed for 2026 intake. Next deadline not yet verified.

About the Program

The American Studies program provides in-depth academic training. It is ideally designed for The wide variety of courses in this Masters program ranges from those on Americas colonial past and early literary culture to those covering contemporary themes in race, class, gender, religious, ethnic, and regional studies. We pride ourselves on offering students an interdisciplinary curriculum which emphasizes student autonomy, and academic collaboration and exchange. The program consists of four core aspects: American Literature and Culture - Interdisciplinary Profile - Research - Practice Within this structure, students are exposed to the fundamental theoretical framework of American Studies while completing collaborative and independent research projects. Each year, our department welcomes a number of esteemed guest professors from international universities. Teaching lectures and seminars, our guests bring new and innovative research and perspectives to students of American Studies. All students of American Studies are encouraged to spend time in an English-speaking country. This is an invaluable opportunity for students to work with experienced professionals in a different academic environment..

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • English language proficiency
  • Competitive academic record (GPA)

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How Master's funding works in Germany

German public universities charge zero or near-zero tuition. The main funding challenge is living costs (€800–1,100/month). DAAD is the primary funding body for international students.

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Deutschlandstipendium

Eberhard Karls University Tübingen may offer the Deutschlandstipendium — a €300/month merit scholarship co-funded by the university and private sponsors. Apply directly through the university.

Heinrich Böll & Friedrich Ebert Foundations

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Work & Stay

What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.

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Work & Stay in Germany

What happens after you graduate

Official info

Work while studying

20 hrs/week

Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during semester breaks (90 full days or 180 half days per year).

Student pay rate

€12.82/hour

National minimum wage applies to student workers. Most student jobs pay €13–€16/hour.

Stay after graduation

18 months

Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) — Stay 18 months after graduation to find a job matching your qualification. No job offer needed to apply.

Path to residency

2 years

Permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) possible after 2 years of skilled employment. EU Blue Card holders may qualify after 21 months.

Average graduate salary

€45,000/year

Average starting salary for international graduates. Tech, engineering, and finance roles typically higher.

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Estimated Semester Cost

Tuition €1,500/semester
Admin / Union Fees €0/semester