Overview

The focus of Transcultural Studies is on interweavings and transformations of Asian and European cultures in history and today. In this context, Eurocentric narratives related to these processes are critically reviewed. During their first semester, students in the Master’s programme specialise in one of the three special fields of the academic programme: “Knowledge, Belief and Religion“, “Society, Economy and Governance“ or “Visual, Media and Material Culture“. The focus of the further periods of studies is determined by this choice.

Career

The Transcultural Studies programme from Heidelberg University is very research-oriented. Therefore it predominantly prepares graduates for careers in international scientific organisations. As a result, many graduates choose to enrol in doctorate programmes upon graduation. They also often work in international NGOs, foundations, in the arts and culture industry as well as in marketing and HR at international businesses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Humanities

Social Sciences

Cultural Studies

Buddhism studies

Global Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 37 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants for the M.A. Transcultural Studies must hold a B.A. or equivalent (at least three years of study) in a discipline of the Humanities, Cultural or Social Sciences with an above average grade. If the applicant has obtained his/her B.A. degree in the People’s Republic of China, India or Vietnam, the submission of an APS certificate from the respective German embassy is mandatory.
Furthermore, good knowledge of two more languages (at least level B1 according to the CEFRL), including the respective mother tongue, is mandatory.

On top of that a letter of motivation is required which must convincingly explain the specific motivation to apply for the Master’s in Transcultural Studies at Heidelberg University, based upon the applicant’s thematic and regional areas of interest.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

+ Fees and contributions: 189.80 € / Semester

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 EUR / month

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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