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 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science Asian studies View 22 other Masters in Asian studies in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 12 months.

University of Duisburg-Essen is a public university and does not charge tuition. Social contributions of 320 € per semester have to be paid by every student.

Living costs for Duisburg

640 - 880 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Modern East Asian Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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