Universities in Germany
26 Literature Programs in Germany
- programs
- 26 programs
- universities
- 12 universities
- taught in English
- 65% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 1,610 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Literature in Germany and Masters in Literature in Germany.
Germany has 26 literature programs open to international students, at 12 universities. 65% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 1,610 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 1,404 USD and 3,362 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programs
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Literature tuition fees in Germany, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within literature
Top universities for Literature in Germany
Ranked by how many literature programs each one runs in Germany — the count is next to the name.
Study Literature in Germany: common questions
- How many literature programs are there in Germany?
- 26 literature programs at 12 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Germany cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in literature in Germany is 1,610 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 1,404 USD and 3,362 USD a year.
- Can I study literature in Germany in English?
- Yes — 65% of the literature programs in Germany in our catalog are taught in English (17 of 26).
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