International mobility has become an essential component in today's higher education and professional development landscape. American Studies Leipzig (ASL) has thus launched the BA International Track (BAIT), a three-year BA program in American Studies for international students who do not yet speak German.
BAIT offers international students a multifaceted and challenging program that explores the United States—its history, culture, politics, literature, and language—from multiple perspectives and in multiple contexts. The BA in American Studies covers four branches: 1) Literature and Culture, 2) Society, History, and Politics, 3) Ethnicity and Diversity, 4) Language and Society. After taking introductory courses, students may specialize among either of these.
Please read the following frequently asked questions and answers carefully. If you need information not listed below, feel free to contact our study advisers .
Who is BAIT for?
BAIT is intended for international students seeking an academic or professional career in fields including: education, cultural affairs, media, international and non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and politics.
How do I apply?
All international applicants need to submit their application to the University of Leipzig's International Office via the uni-assist portal.
For further information, please see the application guide for International Applicants .
When can I apply? When does the program start?
International students can enroll in BAIT every year at the beginning of the fall semester (October 1). All applications have to be submitted to the University of Leipzig's International Office via the uni-assist portal by July 15 .
For further information, please see the application guide for International Applicants .
Am I eligible to apply?
You will need to provide a secondary school certificate or university admission qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) equivalent to the German Abitur (General Qualification for University Entrance certificate).
Please consult the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) or the Anabin database to check whether your secondary school certificate is equivalent to the German Abitur .
If your secondary course certificate is not equivalent, you will need to attend the Studienkolleg (Saxony Preparatory Courses) before applying to our program. For further information, please visit the application guide for International Applicants .
The BA American Studies has a numerus clausus (NCU). The NCU is determined annually by the University of Leipzig. International applicants will be selected based on their grade point average.
Can I apply to the program without German language skills?
All courses at our institute are taught in English. German language proficiency is not required when applying to our program. During the course of your studies, you are expected to enroll in German language classes and achieve level B2 of the Common European Language Reference Frame by the end of your BA degree.
Are my English language skills sufficient?
You will need to provide evidence of English skills corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Language Reference Frame when applying to our program (documentation of at least six years of English instruction, and/or any of the standard language certificates).
What are the costs of the program?
At the University of Leipzig, international students have to pay 197.50 EUR enrollment fee per semester. This fee covers student services (83 EUR), a semester ticket for public transportation (113 EUR), and the mobility fund (1.50 EUR).
Are there any funding options for the program?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer any funding. You will need to find an external sponsor or scholarship.
Is there a special entrance exam (Eignungsprüfung) for the program?
No, there is no special entrance exam. You will only need to provide a secondary school certificate or university admission qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) equivalent to the German Abitur (General Qualification for University Entrance certificate) and evidence of evidence of English skills corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Language Reference Frame.
Who can I turn to with more questions?
Please contact the University of Leipzig's International Center if you have questions regarding the application process, visa requirements, and funding options. If you have specific questions regarding our program, please contact our study advisers .