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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Master German + English Social Sciences

Digital Humanities

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's degree program in Digital Humanities at FAU is an interdisciplinary degree program taught partly in English. It covers content in digital humanities and also gives students the opportunity to develop individual areas of specialization. Areas of research from the humanities are closely linked to computer-aided analysis methods, providing students with both practical and research-based training. The strongly technical and computer science-oriented curriculum covers practical processes from the field of computer science such as pattern recognition, visual computing, computer vision and databases for researching cultural heritage. The degree program focuses on four main topics: Collecting data, Visualizing data, Analyzing and understanding data, and Human-machine interaction.

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

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Digital Humanities at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Is Digital Humanities at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 Digital Humanities 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 Digital Humanities at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg? ▼

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 Digital Humanities? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg — 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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