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Bachelor in English and American Studies

University of Graz · Graz

Taught in German and EnglishNo tuition for EU/EEA/SwissArea StudiesDegree: Bachelor of Arts, BA

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
LevelBachelor's Degree
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
Study load180 ECTS
LocationGraz
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

Bachelor in English and American Studies is a bachelor’s programme at University of Graz in Graz, taught in German and English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Bachelor of Arts, BA. University of Graz is a public university in Styria.

What the register says

The main content of the programme includes the fundamentals of American and English literary theory as well as the methods used in literary and cultural studies and linguistics. The study programme will give you a historical overview of the English language, literature and culture in different parts of the world and teach you how to handle various media at an academic level.

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 Graz. For most bachelor’s programmes at public universities the general application period ends on 5 September for the winter semester and on 5 February for the summer semester. The dates are earlier for applicants from outside the EU/EEA and for programmes with an entrance procedure, so confirm the exact date 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 Bachelor in English and American Studies taught in English?

Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at University of Graz. 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 3 years (6 semesters) of study and 180 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.

Where is it taught?

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

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Graz. For most bachelor’s programmes at public universities the general application period ends on 5 September for the winter semester and on 5 February for the summer semester. The dates are earlier for applicants from outside the EU/EEA and for programmes with an entrance procedure, so confirm the exact date 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 Graz.

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 Graz.

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 Graz is linked from this page so you can compare.

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