Master in Literary Studies / Literaturwissenschaft

The University of Zurich is a public research university. It is located in Switzerland. The university is the largest in Switzerland. It has seven faculties. It also has over 150 institutes. More than 200 study programs are offered.

The University of Zurich is known for its diverse perspectives. It brings together different ways of thinking and academic cultures. The university is home to students and staff from over 120 countries. This creates a rich international environment for learning and research.

The University of Zurich offers a Master of Arts in Literary Studies / Literaturwissenschaft. This programme focuses on current research questions across all literature taught at the university. Students develop their own research profile in specific languages or a cross-linguistic perspective.

The programme teaches the aesthetic and epistemological potential of literature. It emphasizes intermediality research. It also covers literary research as cultural analysis and history of knowledge. Graduates can conduct research projects independently and write scientific texts.

This education opens career paths in academia, including doctoral studies. It also prepares students for work in media, translation, administration, and cultural institutions. A teaching diploma is possible with prior Bachelor's education and minimum Master's requirements.

Further information is available on admission requirements and the course catalogue. Contact the study programme advisory service for details.