Masters (MS) in Literature in Germany
15 masters programmes in literature at 11 universities in Germany are open to international students; 67% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 1,610 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,463 USD and 3,505 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
15 programmes
Specialisations within literature
Literature 11 Language and Literature 4
Universities for literature in Germany
Masters (MS) in Literature in Germany: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in Germany?
- 15 literature masters programmes at 11 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Germany cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in literature in Germany is 1,610 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,463 USD and 3,505 USD per year.
- Can I study literature in Germany in English?
- Yes — 67% of the literature programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 15).
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