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Bachelor en Cultures Européennes – Germanistik

University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition 400€/semester
Degree Bachelor
Duration 3 years
Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Jun 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6
Delivery On Campus
Location Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Language English / French / German

Program Overview

At this university, you will venture beyond the boundaries of your field of studies. From day one, you will combine German Studies with a critical investigation of European Cultures.

Key Program Features

  • The Bachelor en Cultures Européennes (BCE) – Germanistik is ideal for students who want to qualify in German Literature and Linguistics
  • but who also wish to explore other fields of study. We offer a wide variety of courses in both linguistics and literary studies
  • covering different periods
  • genres
  • and critical and theoretical schools. The BCE opens many doors. Choose yours!

Career Opportunities

Study and Career opportunities Our graduates continue their studies at Master level in German literature and/or linguistics. Their interdisciplinary training also prepares them for postgraduate studies in other fields in the Humanities. Some of them opt for a career in teaching, whereas others successfully establish themselves in professional fields such as the media, journalism, publishing, communication, cultural agencies, public relations and many other areas. More info Download the flyer Objectives What sets our graduates apart? Our graduates express themselves fluently in multiple languages. If you choose the BCE Germanistik, we will do all we can to help you feel at ease in multilingual environments. You will also be encouraged to navigate between different cultures socially and professionally. Our graduates are independent critical thinkers.If you choose the BCE Germanistik, we will teach you to examine how language is used in everyday life and in literary texts from an academic perspective. You will learn to create well-grounded arguments that evaluate and combine different perspectives and approaches. Further Studies and Career Perspectives We aim to equip our graduates with skills that will matter for their future academic and/or professional careers. Depending on your plans for the future, a strong specialisation, and sometimes even a second specialisation, are necessary or advised. This would be the case, for instance, if you were thinking of going into teaching.• As a graduate of our programme, you will be qualified to pursue a Master’s degree in German Studies and/or other fields in the Humanities related to German linguistics and literary studies.• In combination with a Master’s degree, our graduates also meet the legal requirements for teaching careers in Luxembourg (further information: Luxembourg Ministry of Education, Children and Youth) In some professions, the ability to grasp and analyse unfamiliar issues and subjects quickly and productively i

Program Curriculum

Programme The BCE programme embeds your specialisation in German Studies (120 ECTS) within a wide-ranging common curriculum in European Cultures (60 ECTS). Within this structure, you will be able to make choices that will have an impact on your future academic and professional profile. The information on modules and course choices below should help you visualise this. Admissions Academic Contents Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Cultures Européennes Semester Structure I. Grundlagen der Germanistik Number of ECTS credits for this module: 14 ECTS Free choice from modules III; V-IX Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS III. Neuere Literatur Number of ECTS credits for this module: 0-4 ECTS V. Drama und Theater Number of ECTS credits for this module: 0-4 ECTS VI. Interkulturalität Number of ECTS credits for this module: 0-4 ECTS VII. Medien Number of ECTS credits for this module: 0-4 ECTS VIII. Portfolio Number of ECTS credits for this module: IX. Literarisches Lesen Number of ECTS credits for this module: 0-4 ECTS One third of the BCE-Germanistik programme (60 ECTS in total) is dedicated to the Common Curriculum in European Cultures (Cultures Européennes). Cultures Européennes modules are open from S1-6. Please consult the Cultures Européennes tab to find out more about available modules and courses. Number of ECTS credits for this module: 8-12 ECTS Full-time ECTS credit: 30 Course offer for Germanistik, Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft ECTS credits: 4 Course code: BCE-26 Course title: Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft Number of ECTS: 4 Course code: BCE-26 Module(s): I. Grundlagen der Germanistik Language: DE Mandatory: Yes Aneignung von linguistischem Grundlagenwissen und einem kritischen Verständnis der wichtigsten sprachlichen Strukturen des DeutschenAnwendung von sprachwissenschaftlichen Grundkompetenzen (Analyseverfahren und Arbeitstechniken) Kenntnis von grammatischen Grundbe

Admission Requirements

Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 180 ECTS Duration: 3 years / 6 sem Teaching languages: DE + EN + FR Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Jun 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6) Format: Full-time programme Specific information for this programme Requirements To qualify for admission to the Bachelor en Cultures Européennes (BCE), you will need a secondary school leaving certificate awarded or declared equivalent by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.Are you still waiting for your diploma or recognition of equivalency (diploma recognition)? Make sure you apply as soon as applications open in February. Pending qualifications can be submitted later. Please check the eligibility criteria German (C1 level)Second Language: English or French (B2 level)Third Language: English or French (A2 level)The Admissions Commission will consider strong bilingual applications (German/ English or German/French) that meet all other criteria. More information on proof of language skills 1. CV2. Motivation letter (see instructions below)3. All your school reports and transcripts for your last three years at secondary school (all semesters or trimesters; your transcript for the current trimester/semester can be submitted later)4. Verified language skills / Language qualificationsPlease contact the BCE Admissions Team (bce.office@uni.lu) if you need any further information. Selection procedure & criteria The application process consists of three steps: Step 1: fill in and submit the online application form Step 2: pay the administrative file fee (100€) and create your temporary student account (your credentials will be set to you via an automated email) Step 3: Upload the required documents and submit

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

400€/semester

About University of Luxembourg

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University of Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.

University Profile
  • Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Jun 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6
  • Start Date September
  • Language English / French / German
  • Duration 3 years
  • Credits 180