{"id":45983,"date":"2023-06-15T08:49:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T06:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\/studium\/masters-degrees-landing-page\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:00:04","slug":"masters-degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/your-application\/masters-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Master\u2019s degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n\n\n
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Have you completed your bachelor\u2019s degree and are ready to delve deeper into your chosen field of study? Or do you want to improve your career prospects by earning another degree? If so, then a master\u2019s degree<\/a> from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is just right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It only takes a few steps to apply for a master\u2019s degree at JGU. Check the requirements, make note of the relevant application deadlines<\/a>, submit the online application and hand in all of the required documents via regular mail. Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button><\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n\n

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The master\u2019s degree programs also differentiate between non-selective and selective admission programs. Check the degree description<\/a> to see if your program has selective entry or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Selective degree programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester application period<\/strong>
From the beginning of April to May 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester application period<\/strong>
From the beginning of October to November 15<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Non-selective degree programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester application period<\/strong>
From the beginning of April to September 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester application period<\/strong>
From the beginning of October to March 1<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If an aptitude test is required for admission to the master\u2019s degree program, then the application deadlines for degree programs with selective admission apply<\/strong>, even if the master\u2019s degree program is non-selective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester application period<\/strong>
From the beginning of April to May 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester application period<\/strong>
From the beginning of October to November 15<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n\n

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Before you apply, find out about JGU’s degree programs<\/a> and the application process for the master’s program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>In order to apply for a master\u2019s degree, you need a master’s degree entrance qualification<\/strong>. Generally, this is a university degree (such as a bachelor\u2019s degree) in the relevant field of study.

You don\u2019t have a bachelor\u2019s degree certificate yet? No problem! If you have not yet received your bachelor’s degree certificate by the application deadline, but have earned at least 135 credits<\/strong> in your bachelor’s program, you must apply by the set deadline with a transcript of all coursework and exams completed to date, including your average grade to date (transcript of records<\/em>), issued by the higher education institution where you pursued your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case of international certificates<\/strong>, you will need a formal confirmation of your eligibility to apply for a master\u2019s degree program<\/strong> on your certificate of recognition<\/strong><\/a>. You will need the certificate of recognition when you apply for your master\u2019s degree program, as the application cannot be submitted without the certificate. As described above, you may apply for recognition once you have earned at least 135 credit points. In this case, you must provide proof by submitting a transcript of records along with your current grade point average. Keep in mind: It takes time to have your international certificates recognized, so you should submit your application for the certificate of recognition to JGU at least six weeks prior to the end<\/strong> of the application deadline for master\u2019s degrees.

You can find out whether or not separate proof of your language proficiency<\/a><\/strong> is required for your subject of study by checking the degree descriptions.
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After we have received your application, we will first check if it is complete. Then, the responsible faculty will examine whether you fulfill the subject-specific requirements for the master\u2019s degree program you applied for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, please check the degree descriptions carefully to see which subject-specific requirements you must meet to be accepted into the program of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n