Overview

Key features

The master's programme in East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) at the University of Vienna train experts in social science methods who apply their methodological skills to the East Asian region using a multidisciplinary approach. Accordingly, emphasis is put on transnational and regional issues and on comparative analyses.

Career

Graduates are equipped with academic research skills as well as the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in practice. They have comprehensive knowledge of the economic, political and cultural characteristics of East Asian countries as well as their development. They are able to apply this knowledge to practically relevant issues.

Depending on their pre-existing qualifications and those acquired within the programme, graduates find employment in all fields where social-scientific, methodologically based knowledge of East Asia as a region is required. This includes professional careers in

academia
political or economic consulting
organisations focusing on security or development policy
banks and other financial institutions and

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary East Asian Language

East Asian Economy

East Asian Politics

East Asian Society

Research and Master’s Colloquium

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-08-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Economics Asian studies View 15 other Masters in Economics in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

You must hold an eligible higher education degree of at least three years from a post-secondary educational institution in the same discipline as the master programme you intend to study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1504 EUR / year

≈ 1504 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

778 EUR / year

≈ 778 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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