M.A. International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy

(1) a letter of motivation in English (one and no more than two sides of DIN A4);

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(2) a recent photograph;

(3) a CV (without any gaps) in English or German;

(4) the original or a certified copy of the graduation certificate (cf. Section 1). Where the

original document is in a language other than English or German, a certified

translation into English or German;

(5) where applicable (applications for IRCD-1/ EBCD-1) a photocopy of a letter of

reference from an employer;

(6) proof of English language skills (cf. Section 2) allowing the applicant to study in

English.

Where there sufficient clarity with regards to motivation and suitability is missing, an

additional interview may be required.

An online application form must be submitted. After submitting the online application, applicants will receive an email from the ICD stating the application reference code and explaining the next steps in the application process. Please do not send in application documents until you have received this email; the application fee is also not due until you have received this confirmation.

All supporting documents must be received by the ICD (see list of required documents below).

The application fee of €70 must be received by the ICD (payment options will be communicated by email)

Download file:There is no enrollment for EBCD. Students are registered in the programme at Furtwangen University as external, non-enrolled students in accordance with Download file:Section 33 of the Higher Education Act (LHG) (External Examinations).

Official degree certificate and transcript: original documents or certified copies of the official degree certificate and transcript from the university that awarded the degree (and the graduate degree, if applicable). If the document was issued in a language other than English or German, a certified translation into either language must be provided. Current students can apply and participate in the application process by submitting a confirmation of their current studies and transcripts.

Printouts - for official admission, you must submit either the original documents or the certified copies. You can send scans in advance and bring the printouts of the documents with you when you arrive in Berlin before the course starts.

Notarised copies - the copies of the above documents must be certified by a notary, embassy or equivalent.

Copy of passport and/or identity card: A scanned copy of the page with the passport photo and/or identity card should be sent to the ICD. The information in your passport should be clearly legible.

Letter of motivation: a personal statement of at least 1, maximum 2 pages (A4). 2 pages (A4) in which you explain your reasons for participating in the MA program.

Curriculum Vitae: This should include information about your academic background (institutions attended, courses studied), your professional experience (if any), interests, any awards or scholarships and your full contact details. The CV should be no longer than 2 A4 pages.

Proof of language skills: Applicants whose native language is not English must provide a certificate of language proficiency. If you have previously studied in English for at least one semester or worked in an English-speaking country for at least one year, a certificate proving this is sufficient. Otherwise, proof of language proficiency by means of a certificate is required; the minimum level is 60 points in the TOEFL (iBT) or an equivalent result in other relevant tests (e.g. IELTS, TOEIC).

Essay: a writing sample of two to five pages on a topic related to the areas of the programme.

Proof of work experience (only required if you are applying for the fast-track program and have less than 210 ECTS): Certificates of work experience in the organisation where you were employed, stating the start and end dates (month and year), area of employment, name of position, and a brief description of duties.

Tuition fees are paid by students who come to Germany to study in Baden-Württemberg and who are not citizens of a member state of the European Union (EU) or another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA: Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein). Normally, these students have a residence permit in accordance with § 16 of the Residence Act.

They must pay €1,500 per semester in addition to the regular semester fee of €176 in WS 2024/25.