Application

Application deadlines for the Transnational German Studies (TNGS) Master’s programme:

1st Phase:

2. January 2026 – 6. February 2026

2nd Phase:

9. February 2026 – 2. April 2026

3rd Phase:

12. June 2026 – 22. July 2026

Web link to application website

Please check the faculty’s calendar.

Funding, grants, scholarships

For the current application year, Erasmus Mundus scholarships cannot be offered. However, we still support you financially: All admitted students receive a financial grant – including full coverage of tuition fees.

Application requirements

1. Proof of Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or equivalent degree, which is recognized at all partner universities. The degree shall contain at least 50 ECTS credit points or equivalent in the field of German Studies.

2. Proof of German language proficiency at the level B2 of the Common European

Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The following certificates or equivalents are accepted: the Deutsche Sprachdiplom der KMK – level 2 – (DSD II), a certificate from the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber (DSH 1), the Goethe- Zertifikat B2 (all variants accepted), telc Deutsch B2, the TestDaF certificate with at least four sections at level TDN 3, the Österreichische Sprachdiplom (ÖSD) B2, a certificate showing a passing grade on the Feststellungsprüfung for the subject German at a Studienkolleg or a higher education institution. The testing date may not be more than three years old at the time of application.

3. Proof of English language proficiency at the level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

The following certificates or equivalents are accepted: a degree of a Higher education institution in an English-speaking program, Preliminary English Test (PET; University of Cambridge) or a higher level, IELTS (International English Language Testing System), at least 4,0 points, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 127 (computer-based test, CBT), 43 (internet-based test, IBT), 443 (paper-based test, PBT), Telc English B1. The testing date may not be more than three years old at the time of application.

4. Motivation letter / Letter of recommendation

Applicants must submit a motivation letter as well as a letter of recommendation written by a professor/lecturer in German Studies.

5. Sum up: What do you need to upload on the University of Porto application portal?

Officially authenticated copy of your university degree diploma
Officially authenticated copy of your Transcript of Records (with details of your academic performance, including ECTS credits – or equivalent – and classifications)
Both language certificates from institutions mentioned above
Copy of your passport or EU ID card
Cover letter on your motivation for participating on the course and on your future career plans (in German)
Recommendation letter from one of your professors / lecturers in the area of German Studies
Curriculum vitae (CV)

All documents (except for the motivation and recommendation letters and the German language certificate) should be in English. You may need to upload additional documents not mentioned here: always follow the instructions on the faculty’s website!

Any other questions?

If you have any other questions about application requirements, application procedure and the costs of the programme, please check the “Downloads” section of this website or contact the transnational coordinator (meal@letras.up.pt).