Examination Regulations & Module Catalogue
The media theory and comparative media studies degree programme is based on the following examination and study regulations and the associated module catalogue (these documents are the only binding source with regard to the information published here):
Application & Admission
1. What professional qualifications are required?
2. What other qualification requirements must be met?
- A university degree with a Standard Period of Study of at least six semesters(180 credit points) and an average grade of at least 2.5(in the case of foreign degrees, the grade is converted according to the modified Bavarian formula)
If the degree certificate is not yet available at the time of application, you can still apply if you have already achieved at least 140 ECTS in your degree programme. Important: The transcript must then show a provisional overall grade of at least 2.5. - English language skills at level B2 (CEFR). The language level must be provenby an official language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or e.g. the Abitur certificate etc.). If you wrote your final thesis (e.g. bachelor's thesis) in English, this is sufficient proof.
If your degree programme was in English but you did not write a thesis in English, you still need a language certificate.
Only if English is your native language do you not need to provide proof. In this case, a copy of your passport is sufficient. - German language skills atDSH-2level: If you did not complete your Bachelor's degree at a German-speaking institution or your native language is not German (as evidenced by a copy of your passport), you must provide proof of German language skills in the form of the German Language Test for University Entrance Qualification (DSH) with an overall result of at least DSH-2 or equivalent.
- If your first degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree) was not obtained in Germany, you willalsoneed a preliminary examination document (VPD) from uni-assist confirming an average grade of at least 2.5 when applying to theUniversity ofRegensburg.
3. What documents do I need to submit with my application?
The following documents must be submitted for the application (the required documents may vary depending on the applicant):
- Curriculum vitae (in German or English)
- The certificate of the first university degree (usually a Bachelor's certificate) including an overview of the courses taken and grades OR an official transcript of records. Documents that are not issued in German or English must be translated by a sworn translator and notarised.
- an overview of the course content of the underlying degree programme(module descriptions, course catalogues or Study Plan) (This information is very important for the verification of professional qualifications)
- the curricular analysis form (not necessary for B.A. media studies degrees awarded at the UR) https://mewi.app.uni-regensburg.de/application/
- proof of English language proficiency at level B2 (CEFR) or higher. The language level must be proven by an official language certificate or e.g. the Abitur certificate. If the final thesis (e.g. bachelor's thesis) was written in English, this also counts as proof. If the Language of Instruction of the degree programme was English, you still need proof (language certificate or thesis). Only applicants with English as their mother tongue are exempt from providing proof. In this case, a copy of your passport is sufficient.
- Proof of sufficient German language skills in the form of the German Language Test for University Entrance Qualification (DSH) with an overall result of at least DSH-2 or equivalent (if the Bachelor's degree was not completed at a German-speaking institution)
- Preliminary examination documentation (VPD) from uni-assist for all applicants who have completed their first degree outside Germany
- APS certificate (if you have a Bachelor's degree from China, India or Vietnam)
- Proof of (professional) training or continuing education relevant to the Master's programme (e.g. participation in film weeks, internships, etc.) (voluntary)
- A copy of your passport, if applicable
4. How do I apply?
- You must apply for the Master's degree programme in media theory and comparative media studies via the campus portal of the University of Regensburg (UR). Once you have created anaccount, enter your contact details and information about your education and upload the required documents. The application is completely electronic.
- Prospective students with a higher education entrance qualification or a first degree (Bachelor) from outside Germany must apply in advance for a preliminary examination documentation (VPD) from uni-assist.
5. What do I have to consider as an international applicant?
International applicants - regardless of their nationality - are all those who have obtained their university entrance qualification and/or their first university degree (Bachelor) outside Germany.
At the University of Regensburg, the International Office (external link, opens in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window) is the first point of contact for all international applicants. Above all, it will help you with all questions relating to the application process that do not specifically concern the Master's degree programme. The International Office is an expert on topics such as university entrance qualifications, visas, health insurance, language certificates and everything to do with studying - e.g. housing or financing.
The following applies to international applicants to the M.A. media theory and comparative media studies programme:
Preliminary examination documentation from uni-assist (VPD)
If you have not obtained your higher education entrance qualification and/or Bachelor's degree in Germany, you must apply for a preliminary examination documentation (VPD) from uni-assist (external link, opens in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window) in addition to your application to the UR .
Important: The application for the Master's programme is not made via uni-assist, but via the campus portal of the University of Regensburg (external link, opens (external link, opens in a new window) in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window).
This means that you first apply for the VPD at uni-assist, and then you also apply via the campus portal.
As an external partner, uni-assist checks the international certificates and confirms whether they can be recognised in the application process. The VPD certificate must then be uploaded to the campus portal as part of the online application.
Our tip: Apply to uni-assist for the VPD as early as possible, as processing can take 4 to 6 weeks.
Certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS)
If you have a Bachelor's degree from China, India or Vietnam , you must also submit an APS certificate . The Academic Examination Centres (APS) are service facilities of the German embassies.
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German language skills
For admission, you need German language skills in the form of the German Language Test for University Entrance Qualification (DSH) with an overall result of at least DSH-2 or equivalent (external link, opens in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window).
Our International Office (external link, opens in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window) offers all international students a special programme that accompanies you from the start of your studies to everyday life in Regensburg: "Startklar" (external link, opens in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window).
Support programmes
As part of the iSTEPS (external link, opens in a new window) project ( external link, opens in a new window (external link, opens in a new window) ) (International Student Employment and Progress Support), the International Office and the Center for Language and Communication (ZSK) offer you various events and advisory services to support you in starting your career after your studies.
6. Curricular analysis form
This is how it works:
- Fill outthe curricular analysis form (a PDF documentis generated here) (link follows)
- then upload the generated PDF document with the application in the campus portal of the University of Regensburg
Important: Only modules/courses that have already been completed may be entered in the form . Modules/courses that have not yet been completed cannot be considered.
Admission and enrolment
The examination boards of the M.A. programme in media theory and comparative media studies and the Registrar's Office will review your application as soon as possible. You will then find the official notification as a PDF file in the UR campus portal (external link, opens in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window).
If you are admitted, you will find all further steps explained in detail in the letter of admission (acceptance of study place, semester fee, enrolment).
The International Office provides additional information on enrolment and the required documents for international applicants (external link, opens in a new window) (external link, opens in a new window).