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116 Master's degrees in Humanities in Germany
When considering Humanities programmes in Germany, it's essential to understand the tuition fee landscape. The lower-end tuition fee, represented by the €332, offers a glimpse into the more affordable options available. On the other hand, the €13,520 showcases the higher-end fees, providing a comprehensive view of the tuition spectrum. For those seeking a middle ground, the €3,000 represents the typical fee for Humanities programmes in Germany.
Germany is known for its commitment to accessible education. A notable 41% of Humanities programmes are designed to be budget-friendly, ensuring that quality education remains within reach for many students. Additionally, the rise of digital learning is evident with a 2% of online Humanities programmes, catering to those who prefer or require flexible learning options.
The dedication of German universities to the Humanities is evident with a 16% of institutions offering programmes in this discipline. This wide representation ensures that students have a plethora of choices, from renowned universities to specialised institutions, all dedicated to providing a rich Humanities education.

Creative Writing
Study creative writing across Europe at four leading institutions and develop your literary voice in an international context with this Creative Writing course from SRH University.

Religion and Global Futures
This Religion and Global Futures programme from University of Bayreuth will equip you with knowledge and skills that enable you to understand contemporary and emerging forms of religion, both from a global perspective and in relation to questions of global futures.

Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe
The Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe course at Justus Liebig University Giessen aims to impart interdisciplinary cultural and methodological competencies related to Eastern Europe.
Archaeology of the Ancient World
Archaeology of the Ancient World (MAAAW as abbreviation for Master Archaeology of the Ancient World) is a two-year, full-time master’s program taught in English. This program is offered at Freie Universität Berlin.
African Studies and Egyptology
This degree program offers a solid foundation in the methods, theories, and working techniques of African Studies and Egyptology at University of Cologne through an interdisciplinary approach, leading to specialization in linguistics, Egyptology, or cultural anthropology.
Computational Linguistics
The Computational Linguistics programme from Heidelberg University explores how computers might be used to automatically process and interpret human language. Research in this area considers the mathematical and logical characteristics of natural language, and develops algorithms and statistical processes for automatic language processing.
English Studies
The English Studies is offered as a teaching subject (or supplementary teaching subject) within the degree programme Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education at Leibniz University Hannover. As a first subject, a vocational subject must be studied.
Interdisciplinary Research
Addressing the major societal issues of a rapidly changingfuture in the context of digitalization while studying on an individual basis: this is what the unique Interdisciplinary Research program from Zeppelin University offers.
Pre Master
The Pre Master course from New European College is designed as a preparatory semester for students who wish to enter into NEC's Master programs but did not first complete a Bachelor in a business-related field or do not fulfill the English language requirement.
Biblical Studies
The Biblical Studies program at University of Bonn is an international and interdisciplinary degree that is taught in English, covers two semesters, and is aimed at students who would like to immerse themselves in present-day research on Biblical texts enriched by the vast experience of European scholarship in exegesis
National and Transnational Studies - Literature, Culture, Language
The focus of the National and Transnational Studies - Literature, Culture, Language from University of Münster is on anglophone literatures and cultures and on varieties of English, students will mainly be based in the English Department.
Linguistics
In contrast to the study of specific languages and literature, the Linguistics programme offered by Leipzig University does not focus on an individual language, instead looking at the functions and structures of all human languages, including their differences and commonalities.
Philosophy
The Philosophy programme of Saarland University is open to students of all disciplines.
English Studies - Literature, Language, Culture
English Studies - Literature, Language, Culture from Freie Universität Berlin moves beyond the traditional disciplinary segregation within English studies and seeks to combine literature, linguistics, and cultural studies of the English-speaking world except North America.
Linguistics
The Linguistics program offered by Goethe University Frankfurt is a program in theoretical linguistics with English as the language of instruction.
Philosophy of Religion
The Philosophy of Religion program offered by Goethe University Frankfurt is designed for graduates with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, Protestant and Catholic theology, religious studies, or other professionally qualifying degree programs (provided they have prior knowledge of philosophy) who wish to pursue academic specialization in the branch of Philosophy of Religion.
Modern Indian Studies
Modern Indian Studies from University of Göttingen unites perspectives from the humanities, the social sciences and economics.
American History, Culture and Society
The master’s degree program American History, Culture and Society offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is a research-oriented and highly flexible program of study. It offers advanced knowledge on historical, social, cultural, literary, economic and political topics in the USA as well as Canada and encourages its students to develop and pursue individual research interests.
Standards of Decision - Making Across Cultures
Standards of Decision - Making Across Cultures from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is an interdisciplinary study programme in cultural studies with an emphasis on East Asian societies. It allows the students to acquire profound academic and methodological knowledge, as well as additional key skills regarding decision-making processes in East Asia.
Iranian and Persianate Studies
In Iranian and Persianate Studies from University of Göttingen students are to acquire in-depth knowledge about the application of current scientific methods and theories to research in the cultures, history, literatures and religions of Iranian peoples.