German-French Studies

The international degree program in German-French Studies (GFS) is offered in cooperation with Sorbonne University in Paris. Students spend two semesters at the partner university and graduate with a binational double degree. The content taught at the two universities is closely aligned, and all ECTS credits obtained in the partner country will be recognized in full, thus ensuring a smooth and hassle-free study experience.

Students of German-French Studies take two main subjects ‒ French Studies and German Language and Literature ‒ and learn about culture, literature and linguistics. As well as acquiring expertise in philology and an in-depth knowledge about the cultural transfer between France and Germany both historically and in the present day, students also hone their foreign language skills and develop crucial interdisciplinary competences. The German-French Studies degree program focuses on interculturality and European expertise and serves to strengthen German-French relations.

Students are required to pass an aptitude test in order to be accepted onto this program.

Possible lines of work:

Cultural/research management, German-French cultural/economic relations, journalism, public relations, media/communications industry (advertising, PR, translation), book industry (publishers, libraries, booksellers), adult education, international organizations/public authorities, tourism, academia (teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)