Literary Studies Freie Universität Berlin

General requirements

• an exposé presenting the idea for the dissertation project (three to five pages in German or English);

• a one-page summary of your dissertation project;

• a work sample (e.g. from the bachelor’s or master’s thesis, but no longer than 15–20 pages, please do not submit term papers);

• a CV (no photo or information on the applicant’s age required);

• a letter of motivation that describes why you are applying at FSGS and what you want to contribute to the success of the school (in German or English, two to three pages);

• copies of certificates: university entrance qualification; university degrees;

• language certificates for German and English (one language at least at level C1, the other at least at level B2), unless these languages are your native languages.;

• contact details of two experts in the field (generally university faculty) who are willing to write a letter of recommendation for you.