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Universität Hamburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Italienisch [Italian]Italian

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Bachelor's program in Italian provides theories and methods to analyze and understand the Italian language and its literature from the Middle Ages to the present, as well as in the context of other European languages and literatures. Initially, the program conveys fundamental theoretical and methodological knowledge in linguistics and literary studies of Italian, along with the necessary Italian language skills. Students can choose between two specializations during their studies: Linguistics (systematic expansion of knowledge about form and meaning aspects of the language system) or Literary Studies (deepened knowledge of literary history and text analysis of Italian texts). Students learn to work independently in an academic manner and to present their results confidently both orally and in writing in German and Italian. Additionally, communicative, cultural, and media competencies are developed as key qualifications for various professional fields.

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)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Italienisch [Italian] at Universität Hamburg

Is Italienisch [Italian] at Universität Hamburg 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 Italienisch [Italian] 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 Italienisch [Italian] at Universität Hamburg? ▼

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 Italienisch [Italian]? ▼

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 Universität Hamburg — 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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