Master
German
Law & Economics
Cultural Management
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
The Master's program in Cultural Management combines economics and cultural studies in the compulsory area, including topics such as Controlling, Business Plan, Rhetoric, Cultural Policy, and Modern Theory. Students can select from various profiles including International Cultural Management, Cultural Anthropology/Cultural History, Media Management, Transcultural Music Studies, History of Jazz/Pop, East Central Europe, and Historical Musicology. The program is offered in cooperation between the University of Music FRANZ LISZT in Weimar and Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Graduates can pursue careers in various cultural sectors, from high culture to social cultural centers, from economic administration to project management or directorship.
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The Master's program in Cultural Management combines economics and cultural studies in the compulsory area, including topics such as Controlling, Business Plan, Rhetoric, Cultural Policy, and Modern Theory. Students can select from various profiles including International Cultural Management, Cultural Anthropology/Cultural History, Media Management, Transcultural Music Studies, History of Jazz/Pop, East Central Europe, and Historical Musicology. The program is offered in cooperation between the University of Music FRANZ LISZT in Weimar and Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Graduates can pursue careers in various cultural sectors, from high culture to social cultural centers, from economic administration to project management or directorship.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Cultural Management at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena?
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.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cultural Management at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Is Cultural Management at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Cultural Management 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 Cultural Management at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 Cultural Management? ▼
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 Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena — 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.