20 Master's degrees in Asian Studies in Germany

The University of Duisburg-Essen MA Contemporary East Asian Studies (CEAS) is an English-taught social science-based program with a contemporary and interdisciplinary profile.

Over the course of this Modern East Asian Studies program offered by Goethe University Frankfurt, students will become experts on modern East Asia, its historical roots, and the economic, legal, political, and social issues encountered in this dynamic region.

The Master's program in Southeast Asian Studies from Goethe University Frankfurt offers students with knowledge of Indonesian or Malay and familiarity with the Southeast Asian region the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the cultures, societies, and languages ​​of Southeast Asia.

Modern Indian Studies from University of Göttingen unites perspectives from the humanities, the social sciences and economics. 

Welcome to the Master’s Program „European and East Asian Governance“ at Trier University. Are you interested in studying contemporary policy and governance challenges in two major world regions, the European Union and East Asia?

The Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia MA course from University of Hamburg focuses on the languages, cultures, history, and societies of an important, culturally diverse region currently undergoing rapid development. 

East Asian Studies - Modern Sinology from University of Göttingen  conceived for 4 semesters in Göttingen, offers students a wide range of specialisation themes about modern China, with "modern China" being defined as including the period from the 18th century to the present. 

In the Chinese Studies - Component in the Master of Education from Heidelberg University, students learn about both traditional and contemporary aspects of China, including the role played by China in the greater world and the associated diversified exchange processes that link both China’s history and its present-day existence to other regions. 

China Language and Economy from University of Würzburg has been developed for students holding a B.A. degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification who want to specialize in China business and economics. 

Global East Asia from Freie Universität Berlin provides students with core knowledge and diverse methodologies for exploring topics of 'global East Asia' in its historical and contemporary development. 

Students in the academic programme South Asian Studies from Heidelberg University focus on historical, societal and current political and economic developments and events, as well as physiogeographical processes, in the countries of South-East Asia.

The Master's program in Korean Studies from University of Tübingen is a consecutive course that deals with the history, culture and society of modern Korea in a regional and global context .

The South Asian Cultural and Religious History (Classical Indology) programme from Heidelberg University allows students to study the cultural and religious history of South Asia with a special emphasis on the acquisition of philological and ethno-Indological methods. 

The Development Studies degree at University of Passau enables students to develop the advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and conceptual frameworks required to understand and navigate the complexities of economic and social development. 

The Master’s in Contemporary East Asian Studies at University of Duisburg-Essen is an English-taught social science-based program with a contemporary and interdisciplinary profile. 

The Master of  Modern South- and Southeast Asian Studies from Humboldt University Berlin is a two-year transregional and interdisciplinary program. It combines social sciences, modern history and contemporary issues of South and Southeast Asia.

The Modern China Studies program from University of Freiburg has a strong emphasis on academic research. The program focuses on phenomena and processes shaping modern and contemporary China, while also taking into account historical developments.

In the Chinese Studies from Leipzig University master’s programme, you will focus on research into China’s language, culture, society and history. In doing so, you will expand on the knowledge, abilities and language skills you gained during your bachelor’s programme.

Korean Studies and East Asian Studies from Freie Universität Berlin places a special focus on the analysis of gender relations in various social, political, and historical contexts. Students will acquire the ability to engage in independent scholarship in this field.

Chinese Studies from University of Würzburg has been developed for graduates of B.A. programs in the Chinese Studies field (holding a B.A. in Sinology, Chinese Studies or equivalent qualification). It offers in-depth and small-group instruction in Chinese Studies by recognized experts in various fields.