The time required to earn a German Magister Artium degree is four to five years beyond secondary education. German students, however, generally allow themselves more time to attain their final degree, for several reasons.
First, they enjoy a high level of academic freedom in selecting and scheduling their courses. Their "required course" requirements are flexible. Secondly, they are not divided into classes based upon the number of hours they have accumulated, (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.). They pay less attention to the academic progress of others in their age group. Finally, since many German students receive direct, monthly national scholarship assistance and pay no tuition fees, there is often less financial pressure to complete their studies as quickly as possible. In theory, they are able to maximize their opportunities for study and academic development during their university years.
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