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About the Program

The Certificate program in Romance Studies (Romanistik) provides education in French or Spanish and basic knowledge in another Romance language. The study encompasses four areas: Literary Studies (studying Romance literatures with a focus on important cultural, political, and socioeconomic contexts), Linguistics (learning the structures and functions of Romance languages), Language Practice (strengthening written and oral language use), and Cultural and Regional Studies (acquiring knowledge about geographical, historical, political, social, economic, and cultural issues of France or Spain and Francophone or Hispanic countries).
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The Certificate program in Romance Studies (Romanistik) provides education in French or Spanish and basic knowledge in another Romance language. The study encompasses four areas: Literary Studies (studying Romance literatures with a focus on important cultural, political, and socioeconomic contexts), Linguistics (learning the structures and functions of Romance languages), Language Practice (strengthening written and oral language use), and Cultural and Regional Studies (acquiring knowledge about geographical, historical, political, social, economic, and cultural issues of France or Spain and Francophone or Hispanic countries).

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Romanistik at Universität Erfurt

Is Romanistik at Universität Erfurt taught in German or English?

This Other 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 Romanistik programme cost?

160 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Romanistik at Universität Erfurt?

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 Romanistik?

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 Universität Erfurt — 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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