The master's program starts only once a year, in the winter semester (October → start of the 1st semester).

It is usually possible to apply in advance between mid-April and August 15 (cut-off deadline). The full details on the application period and deadline for NC-free, consecutive Master's programs on the central pages of Freie Universität Berlin are binding and can be found here on the right-hand side.

After the application deadline, it is not possible to subsequently upload or submit documents for an application.

We advise you and especially international students to apply as early as possible in order to receive an early notification.

Application for applicants with a German university degree: Information on the procedure, the platform, and the documents to be submitted can be found on the central pages of Freie Universität Berlin.

Application for applicants with a foreign university degree: Information about the procedure, the platform (uni-assist) and the documents to be submitted can be found on the central pages of Freie Universität Berlin. Freie Universität Berlin only accepts applications submitted via uni-assist.

The subject-related and language-related admission requirements always apply.

One of the entry requirements for the Master's program is a degree in a relevant discipline from a German university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, with at least 60 credits (LP/ ECTS) completed in one of the following subjects:

• Pre-Colombian Studies,
• Brazilian Studies,
• History,
• Caribbean Studies,
• Latin American Studies,
• Political Science,
• Social and Cultural Anthropology,
• Sociology,
• Economics,
• Literary Studies or
• Cultural Studies.

As an applicant with a German university degree (lessons in German), you must provide proof of Spanish or Portuguese language skills corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The certificate must explicitly state that your language skills correspond to the completed level B2. The certificate must be available at the time of application and cannot be submitted later. The certificate should not be older than three years.

As an applicant with a foreign university degree (acquired outside Germany), you must also provide proof of Spanish or Portuguese language skills corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). In this case, the university entrance qualification (classes taught in Spanish or Portuguese) or proof of a completed Bachelor’s program of at least three years taught either in Spanish or Portuguese at a Latin American university is considered a sufficient proof of language proficiency at level B2-CEFR. In addition, proof of German language proficiency must be provided. To apply for the Master's program Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies, proof of level B2 CEFR is required. The certificate must be available at the time of application and cannot be submitted later. The certificate should not be older than three years.

Proof of English knowledge is not required for the Master in Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies.

No, this is not possible. Language skills must be proven correctly at the time of application.

The application can be accompanied by a list of qualifications acquired outside of university that are relevant to the study program and can provide information about the particular suitability for the master's program Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies. This can be in the form of a CV or a tabular listing. The relevant certificates and attestations should also be attached. A letter of motivation can also be added.

In this case, please refer to the general information provided by Freie Universität Berlin regarding the so-called "two-thirds rule".

Application for applicants with a German university degree: Information about the procedure, the platform of Freie Universität Berlin and the documents to be submitted can be found on the central pages of Freie Universität Berlin.

Application for applicants with a foreign university degree: Information on the procedure, the platform (uni-assist), and the documents to be submitted can be found on the central pages of Freie Universität Berlin. These instructions for uploading should also be observed.

No. For applications with a foreign degree, the grade conversion is carried out by uni-assist.

(Currently) no. The master's program Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies currently has no NC.

It is a consecutive master's program without NC (i.e. without admission restriction). However, the professional and language admission requirements/ admission criteria apply.

Part-time study is generally possible in the master's program Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies. Specific information and the application for part-time study can be found here.

Please note that a part-time study status may have an impact on the benefits you receive from non-university institutions (BAföG, child benefits, health insurance, housing permits, tax matters, residence permit, etc.).

You will receive a notification about the result of the admission procedure. You can see the status of the application process and the result in due time on the application platform.

We advise all prospective students, especially international students, to apply as early as possible in order to receive an early notification.