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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Ethnology Bachelor of ArtsEthnology

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Mainz · Rhineland-Palatinate

About the Program

Ethnology is a cultural and social science that aims to understand the diversity of human ways of life and relationships and to identify similarities and differences. It examines the societies, social groups, and everyday worlds it studies in the context of political and economic structures and networks. A particular interest is in the interconnections between the local and the global. Ethnology critically examines the cultural and social conditioning of one's own European ways of life and thinking. Central themes include cultural diversity and globalization, cultural and social change, transnational migration and flight, racism and social inequality, religious ideas and practices, kinship and care practices, economy and capitalism critique, ecology and human-environment relationships, media, arts and the globalization of popular cultures, and critique of Western knowledge production. Ethnologists work primarily with qualitative ethnographic research approaches based on participant observation, conversations, and interviews.
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Ethnology is a cultural and social science that aims to understand the diversity of human ways of life and relationships and to identify similarities and differences. It examines the societies, social groups, and everyday worlds it studies in the context of political and economic structures and networks. A particular interest is in the interconnections between the local and the global. Ethnology critically examines the cultural and social conditioning of one's own European ways of life and thinking. Central themes include cultural diversity and globalization, cultural and social change, transnational migration and flight, racism and social inequality, religious ideas and practices, kinship and care practices, economy and capitalism critique, ecology and human-environment relationships, media, arts and the globalization of popular cultures, and critique of Western knowledge production. Ethnologists work primarily with qualitative ethnographic research approaches based on participant observation, conversations, and interviews.

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 higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

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)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Ethnology

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How do I apply to Ethnology Bachelor of Arts at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz?

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 Ethnology Bachelor of Arts at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Is Ethnology Bachelor of Arts at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor 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 Ethnology Bachelor of Arts 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 Ethnology Bachelor of Arts at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz? ▼

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 Ethnology Bachelor of Arts? ▼

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 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz — 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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