The John F. Kennedy Institute offers an integrated study program ranging from Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs to a structured doctoral program at the Graduate School of North American Studies. Our academic offerings are exceptional for their interdisciplinary approach, combining six departments equally representing the humanities and social sciences. The current annotated course catalog (“Kommentiertes Vorlesungsverzeichnis”) provides a look at our current course offerings.

All of our programs begin at the start of the Winter Semester (October 1^st). More information on the respective programs can be found on the following pages. Please note that the 2026 study regulations in the BA and MA program include significant changes in the curriculum.

Bachelor program 

North American Studies (Mono bachelor, 150 CP) – 2018 | 2026 

Applied North American Studies (Major subject in a combi bachelor, 90 CP) – 2021 | 2026 

60-CP Minor in North American Studies – 2021 | 2026 

30-CP Minor in North American Studies (terminating)

Master program

Master North American Studies (120 CP) – 2015 | 2026 (2025)

PhD program

Doctoral Program in North American Studies – 2020