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Master in Applied Cultural Analysis and Transcultural Studies

University of Klagenfurt · Klagenfurt

Taught in German and EnglishNo tuition for EU/EEA/SwissCultural StudiesDegree: Master of Arts, MA

Not a fully English programme. The register lists German and English as the language of instruction, so part of the teaching is not in English. Check on the official programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.

Language of instructionGerman and English
LevelMaster's Degree
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
Study load120 ECTS
LocationKlagenfurt
Entrance examinationNo
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 1,453 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNo tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters

How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.

About this programme

Master in Applied Cultural Analysis and Transcultural Studies is a master’s programme at University of Klagenfurt in Klagenfurt, taught in German and English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Klagenfurt as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Arts, MA. University of Klagenfurt is a public university in Carinthia.

What the register says

In the degree programme the students will expand their expertise in cultural studies by deepening the theoretical foundations and fields of cultural studies. Moreover, the degree programme provides key qualifications in the subject area of "Knowledge communication, curating and cultural management". The degree programme aims to promote critical creativity, to reflect on the central importance of culture for society and to show perspectives that open up new scope for thought and action in view of the fundamental structural change in society. The degree programme imparts methodological skills to think and work successfully in a transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary manner. In particular, students will learn how to reflect, analyse and operationalise different theories, different paradigms as well as methodologically different settings on a meta-level with a focus on culture. In addition to high reflective competence and analytical-creative scepticism the degree programme imparts extensive intercultural skills.

Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.

Before you apply

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Klagenfurt. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.

Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.

Quick answers

Is Master in Applied Cultural Analysis and Transcultural Studies taught in English?

Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at University of Klagenfurt. Some of the teaching is not in English, so check on the programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.

How long does it take?

The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.

Where is it taught?

The register lists Klagenfurt as the campus town for this programme at University of Klagenfurt.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Klagenfurt. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.

Is there an entrance examination?

The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Klagenfurt.

What does it cost?

EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Klagenfurt.

Is this programme officially listed?

It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Klagenfurt is linked from this page so you can compare.

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