Studying in Münster (incoming)

Study

With over 9,000 enrolled students, the Faculty of Philology is one of the two largest faculties at the University of Münster. Its broad spectrum of philological disciplines guarantees a diverse range of courses with excellent academic supervision.
Bachelor’s programmes
Master’s programmes
Degree course advisors

The International Office at the University of Münster provides foreign student applicants a wide range of practical information, e.g. dates, deadlines and application procedures:
Information about bachelor’s programmes
Information about master’s programmes

Students in a lecture hall — © Uni MS - Judith Kraft

German language courses

Most degree programmes at the Faculty of Philology require applicants to prove that they have acquired a certain level of German language proficiency (exceptions: Master of Arts in "British, American and Postcolonial Studies" and Master of Arts in "National and Transnational Studies"):
More information

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Application deadlines

Please note that application deadlines vary depending on the foreign applicant’s country of origin.
Overview of the application deadlines

Glasses lying on an open book — © Fachbereich Philologie

Doctoral study

At the Faculty of Philology, you can earn your doctorate either by completing an individual doctoral project or participating in a structured PhD programme.
More information

The Graduate Centre at the University of Münster provides a lot of practical information in the Handbook for international doctoral candidates.

Three students talking — © Uni MS - Judith Kraft

Student exchange programmes

If you wish to study in Münster as an exchange student, you can participate in the Erasmus programme. If you are a non-EU student, the University of Münster has arranged exchange agreements with numerous universities worldwide.
Exchange agreements and programmes at the Faculty of Philology
Information for exchange students