Overview

The Contemporary East Asian Studies program at University of Duisburg-Essen offers research-focused training for highly qualified graduates with a BA or similar in politics, international relations, sociology or economics. Depending on an applicant’s prior education and training, conditional admission may be granted requiring up to 30 ECTS credits in additional courses.

The principal focus of the MA program is the theoretical and problem-centered analysis of societies, politics and economies in East Asia (China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea) and includes intensive training in an East Asian language.

Career Prospects

Students completing the MA degree are qualified for further studies at the doctoral level, for high-level positions in multinational corporations, in politics (including political consulting), in governmental and non-governmental think tanks and institutions, and in international organizations where intensive knowledge of East Asia and language proficiency is in high demand.

Some of our alumni have gone on to further their academic training by pursuing a PhD degree.

Accreditation

Internal Accreditation (the University of Duisburg-Essen is system-accredited)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology, political science or economics

Intensive language training

Interdisciplinary and discipline-specific modules

Chinese, Japanese and Korean studies

Methodological training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Duisburg, Germany

Disciplines

Political Science Asian studies View 37 other Masters in Political Science in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of English language proficiency, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, CET, etc.

Complete and up-to-date CV showing your professional experience and education

Copy of high school diploma (for Germans: Zeugnis der Hochschulreife)

Copy of BA degree certificate, including a transcript of grades showing an average grade of 2.5 or higher, based on the German grading system, and also including a transcript of any semesters spent abroad (Please use the so-called Bavarian Formular to calculate your CGPA in the German grading system)

Statement of reasons for applying for this program, including your interest in East Asia (1–2 pages)

APS Certificate (= Certificate of the ‘Akademische Prüfstelle’): relevant only for graduates from universities in China, Vietnamand Mongolia.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees at the University of Duisburg-Essen, however, all students are subject to a social and student body contribution: €349.80 per semester

Living costs

Duisburg

Germany

640 - 880 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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