Overview

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Features

Our overview of the structure of our Literary Studies doctoral program at Freie Universität Berlin shows you how many credits in the various areas (writing the dissertation, seminars, workshops for transferable skills, colloquia) you need to achieve. A transfer of credits from one area to another is not possible.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Seminars about methodology and literary theory are offered every semester. You will have to attend at least one of three mandatory seminars at FSGS.

Seminars you attend at institutes of the Freie Universität Berlin or the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin are accepted, as well as seminars you attend during your visit abroad at your guest university.

Crucial for their acceptance are the number of semester hours, regular attendance, and the thematical focus (literary theory and methodology).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Literature View 3 other PhDs in Literature in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Other requirements

General requirements

an exposé presenting the idea for the dissertation project (three to five pages in German or English);

a one-page summary of your dissertation project;

a work sample (e.g. from the bachelor’s or master’s thesis, but no longer than 15–20 pages, please do not submit term papers);

a CV (no photo or information on the applicant’s age required);

a letter of motivation that describes why you are applying at FSGS and what you want to contribute to the success of the school (in German or English, two to three pages);

copies of certificates: university entrance qualification; university degrees;

language certificates for German and English (one language at least at level C1, the other at least at level B2), unless these languages are your native languages.;

contact details of two experts in the field (generally university faculty) who are willing to write a letter of recommendation for you.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

No tuition fees, apart from a semester contribution (about 300 EUR)

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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