Medieval and Early Modern Studies Mainz University
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Mediaeval History
- Cultural History
Focus
English Language and Literature, German Studies, History, Church and Religious History, Art History, Philosophy, Romance Studies
Target group
Subject of the M.A. “Medieval and Early Modern Studies” combine History, Art, Literature, Music, Theatre, Philosophy and Theology of the Middle Ages and early Modern Era. In the specialisation area, which builds on the respective Bachelor's degree, the course offers a subject-specific specialisation, which is expanded from an interdisciplinary perspective in the compulsory elective area. On the basis of the cross-linguistic and cross-disciplinary technical approach as well as the intensive discussion work in colloquia and in individual counselling, the course achieves a comprehensive examination of the (cultural) history of this extremely multifaceted era.
Annotation
If the Bachelor degree certificate is not available by the application deadline, but at least 135 credit points can be proven: Submit a certificate of study and examinations and the average grade achieved so far. (This certificate must be issued by the relevant higher education institution, original or officially authenticated copy). After enrolment, the diploma must be submitted. If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Admission requirements
A requirement for admission is the selection of a specialisation area during registration. The admission requirements differ according to the subject-specific specialisation, especially with regard to the required language skills (see the admission website).
Lecture period
- 14.04.2025 - 19.07.2025
- 27.10.2025 - 14.02.2026
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2025)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.10.2024 - 01.03.2025
For Master´s degree programmes with an aptitude test, the application deadline already ends on 15:11. Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.10.2024 - 01.03.2025
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.10.2024 - 01.03.2025Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.10.2024 - 01.03.2025
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2025 - 01.09.2025
Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.05 of the respective year. Please also note the even earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2025 - 01.09.2025
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2025 - 01.09.2025Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2025 - 01.09.2025
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German