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- Winter intakeIntake
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- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 MarNext deadline
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About the programme
European Studies is an English-taught joint Master of Arts that Leipzig University runs with Arqus Alliance partners in Graz, Granada and Vilnius, with a joint degree from all four. It combines joint online learning with specialised courses at the partner universities. First-semester modules introduce European Studies and Europeanisation under the global condition, and later modules include development policies and cultural representation in current European societies. You can start at any partner university and spend at least one semester at another, which can also be done virtually; electives in German, Spanish or Lithuanian are possible there. The programme lasts 4 semesters (120 credits) and starts in the winter semester. It suits graduates in the humanities or social sciences, and motivated graduates of related life or natural sciences.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for European Studies MA at Leipzig University
English language
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
- Completion of a six-semester BA programme or a similar degree of EQF6 according to the European reference framework in the various fields of the humanities and social sciences. Admission is possible also with a bachelor’s degree in related fields in life and natural sciences – for example, dealing with societal aspects of technological transformation, climate change, and public/global health – if a convincing explanation of a strong motivation for this special study programme can be given.
- Knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (C1 level being recommended)
- Aptitute Test: The fulfilment of the critera listed will be checked by the faculty and the mobility partners within the consortium. The decision subsequently issued by the faculty serves as proof of the corresponding admission requirements.
Award of a joint degree with the partner universities Granada, Graz and Vilnius
Physical mobility is greatly encouraged but is not compulsory in this programme. It may take place from the second semester onwards. Preference is given to candidates who choose a physical mobility track within their application. Applicants can indicate a preference for the study places in the application. However, the selection committee makes the final decision on the mobility track with respect to the applicant’s preference, qualifications and specialization. Once students have enrolled in the programme, their mobility track becomes part of the study agreement and can only be changed from both sides in the case that substantial changes are necessary due to extraordinary circumstances.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to European Studies MA
Programme-specific documents
application form (to fill in online via the application platform uni-assist)
secondary school leaving certificate, including subject grades (e.g. Baccalaureate, School Leaving Certificate, A Levels)
evidence of all completed degrees (e.g. bachelor’s, Diplom)
Transcript of Records detailing all past academic achievements
certificate of language proficiency
CV in German or English
applicants from China, India and Vietnam only – please refer to the APS webpages for the currently applicable terms and conditions: APS China, APS India, APS Vietnam
if applicable: proof of having passed the aptitude test (EFP) or the evaluation of subject-specific admission requirements (FZV)
This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application quick facts
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Via uni-assist
uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.
Mode
online
APS
Required for Application
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
75 EUR
Address
Universität Leipzig
Goethestraße 3-5
04109 Leipzig
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
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Semester contribution
269.9 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,444 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
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269.9 Euros per semester
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