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Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim
PhD German + English Social Sciences

Applied Intercultural Linguistics

Doctorate

Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim Hildesheim · Lower Saxony

About the Program

Are you enthusiastic about exploring "foreign" cultures? Are you eager to learn how people from other cultures think, speak and act, and why they do so? Are you interested in studying how people exchange ideas and try to understand each other? How can the society and culture in which people grow up influence their world views, their behaviour and every communicative setting? This course of study offers you a diversified perspective on communication by teaching you concepts and methods from the fields of applied linguistics, intercultural communication and cultural studies. This will help you understand why people from different cultures act differently, and it will enhance your ability to perform in intercultural settings. It will teach you where knowledge originates, how speech patterns are formed, how these patterns can be analysed and how they differ across cultures and how the media that people use to communicate influences the content of the message. By the end of the programme, you will be able to apply different methods to different types of communication and analyse face-to-face, text-based and image-based communication as well as all other forms of cultural representation. In the first year of study, courses will mainly be taught in German and English, but later on, you may expand your communicative competence in other foreign languages, such as Russian, Spanish and French. In addition to the linguistic perspective, a few selected courses in information science will offer you insight into how humans process and assess information and how they interact with machines and via machines in complex global information and communication systems. Domains of study: Applied linguistics Linguistic action theories Speech act theory Intercultural communication Cultural studies Pragmatics Multilingualism and multilingual communication English as a "lingua franca" (ELF)
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Are you enthusiastic about exploring "foreign" cultures? Are you eager to learn how people from other cultures think, speak and act, and why they do so? Are you interested in studying how people exchange ideas and try to understand each other? How can the society and culture in which people grow up influence their world views, their behaviour and every communicative setting? This course of study offers you a diversified perspective on communication by teaching you concepts and methods from the fields of applied linguistics, intercultural communication and cultural studies. This will help you understand why people from different cultures act differently, and it will enhance your ability to perform in intercultural settings. It will teach you where knowledge originates, how speech patterns are formed, how these patterns can be analysed and how they differ across cultures and how the media that people use to communicate influences the content of the message. By the end of the programme, you will be able to apply different methods to different types of communication and analyse face-to-face, text-based and image-based communication as well as all other forms of cultural representation. In the first year of study, courses will mainly be taught in German and English, but later on, you may expand your communicative competence in other foreign languages, such as Russian, Spanish and French. In addition to the linguistic perspective, a few selected courses in information science will offer you insight into how humans process and assess information and how they interact with machines and via machines in complex global information and communication systems. Domains of study: Applied linguistics Linguistic action theories Speech act theory Intercultural communication Cultural studies Pragmatics Multilingualism and multilingual communication English as a "lingua franca" (ELF)

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How do I apply to Applied Intercultural Linguistics at Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Applied Intercultural Linguistics at Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim

Is Applied Intercultural Linguistics at Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim taught in German or English? ▼

This PhD programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Applied Intercultural Linguistics programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Applied Intercultural Linguistics at Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Applied Intercultural Linguistics? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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