Application / Admission Information
MAIAS Major Areas
Application is possible for either the major area “Literature” / "Literature with an eco-track option" or the major area “Linguistics.” Please note that you can only apply to one of these major areas!
Admission Requirements
- Qualification
A degree (or completed course of studies) with an examination grade of “good” or better in the bachelor’s programme English & American Studies at the University of Bayreuth or an equivalent degree awarded in Germany or abroad - Equivalency
Equivalency of the completed bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and is not determined conclusively until the application process is under way; for this reason, no information can be provided in advance - Language Proficiency
ENGLISH: level C1 (TOEFL: 95 points; Cambridge Certificate: Certificate in Advanced English (CAE); IELTS "Academic": 7,0) - Applying Without a Degree Certificate
Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credits and a minimum grade of "good" are required by the time of application - Special Conditions
Conditional admission is not offered for this programm
Application Deadlines for
- German citizens: winter term: March 1 - October 15 / summer term: September 1 - April 15
- EU citizens: winter term: March 1 - October 15 / summer term: September 1 - April 15
- non-EU citizens: winter term: March 1 - May 1 / summer term: September 1 - November 1
Depending on country of origin, there are a few differences concerning the application process and the respective required documents. Below you'll find detailed information for:
Application Process
All applicants to the MA program "Intercultural Anglophone Studies" (MAIAS) have to submit their applications via the CampusOnline portal of the University of Bayreuth.
The entire application process takes place electronically via this application platform; all documents necessary for application have to be uploaded as pdf-files. Once you have submitted all documents, you will be notified of changes in your application's status via email. If admitted, you will be able to download the official notification of admission.
International applicants please note: you can switch the language of the CampusOnline portal to English by clicking on the icon "de/en" in the top right corner (which consists of two connected speech bubbles).