M.A. European Studies

University of Passau Passau

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  • Winter and summer
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  • German
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

European Studies is a Master of Arts at the University of Passau, taught in German with individual modules in English and in one other foreign language. It lasts 4 semesters with 120 credits and starts in April or October. Core modules cover European politics, culture, history and intercultural communication. You then pick one or two focus areas in European cultural studies, such as English, French, Spanish or German studies, and one or two in European social studies, such as geography, history, sociology or political science. You also study one foreign language from nine options, and finish with a master's thesis on a European topic. It suits graduates in the humanities or social sciences.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)
Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for European Studies at University of Passau

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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not required

nil

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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yes

yes

yes

not required

APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

To apply, you need a good first university degree in a humanities or social science subject with a result of/equivalent to 2.5 or better according to the German grading scale (opens in a new tab), or you are ranked among the best 50% of your cohort.

You will need German language skills at level C1 CEFR or higher to study this degree programme.

Applicants need to have a recognised certificate for language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)- English,French,Spanish etc

You can apply for a place on this programme before completing your undergraduate degree, provided you will have achieved at least 140 ECTS (opens in a new tab) credits by the time teaching starts on the Master's programme. You will have to submit your transcript of records, which must show how many regular semesters of study you have completed, how many ECTS (opens in a new tab) credits you have attained, and that your projected final grade is expected to be 2.5 or better according to the German grading scale.

You will have to provide proof of having completed your undergraduate degree to the Student Registration Office by a set deadline, depending on when you enrol on the Master's programme.

  • Those starting in the winter semester (October) have until 30 September the following year
  • Those starting in the summer semester (April) have until 31 March the following year

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to European Studies

Programme-specific documents

Academic Transcripts: Certified copies of your bachelor's degree and transcripts.

Proof of German Language Proficiency: For international applicants, a C1 level certification in German (e.g., TestDaF, DSH) is required.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed CV outlining your academic and professional background.

Letter of Motivation: A statement explaining your interest in the program and your career goals.

Passport Copy: A copy of your valid passport for identification purposes.

Additional Documents: Depending on your background, you may need to provide proof of relevant work experience or other qualifications

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Application quick facts

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Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Administration Buildung

Innstrasse 41

94032 Passau

Germany

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

85 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,074 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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