Can I study cultural studies in Germany in English?

Yes — 86% of the cultural studies programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (6 of 7).

PhD in Cultural Studies in Germany

7 phd programmes in cultural studies at 2 universities in Germany are open to international students; 86% are taught in English.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

7 programmes

Programme	University	Degree	Tuition / yr
PhD in American Cultural History and Transatlantic Studies	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Albanology	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Iranian Studies	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Empirical Cultural Studies and European Ethnology	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Japanese Studies	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Tibetan Studies	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Promotion an der Kulturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät	European University Viadrina	PhD	—

How many cultural studies programmes are there in Germany?: 7 cultural studies phd programmes at 2 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
Can I study cultural studies in Germany in English?: Yes — 86% of the cultural studies programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (6 of 7).

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