Overview

The goal of the Global Studies Programme from Humboldt University Berlin is to analyze the social world we live in by research and work towards envisioning and realizing alternative futures. The programme requires a Master's Thesis.

Quick Facts:

The students are expected to reflect on their GSP education, experience, and research in the final thesis. We encourage our students to continue as researchers after GSP and pursue a Ph.D.
We accept applications from all parts of the world. The applications are received by HU Berlin. The core requirement is to have a Social Science degree and fluency in English. The student groups are always mixed in all possible terms such as nationality, age, disciplinary background. We are aware that this multiplicity is not free from the all-encompassing impact of global inequalities. Within existing structures and limitations, we do our best to counter-balance.
Every year hundreds of students from all parts of the world contact us and declare interest in applying to our programme. Almost all of them register with us to receive more information on the application procedure. Up to two hundred students take the final step and start the application process. Because of application mistakes, missing documents, or other reasons, up to a hundred students do not finalize their application. The academic committee will receive more than a hundred applications to choose thirty/thirty-five students.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

International Relations

Global Studies

Political Science

Politics
History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Political Science View 36 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Germany

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.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are two fundamental requirements.

First, the applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in a social or related science. The applicants will fill out a self-assessment form to show that they have acquired at least 60 ECTS in the field of social sciences.

Second, the applicants will need to prove that they are fluent in English. To receive further information on the application process, please go to Contact and fill out the MA information form.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Semester Fee: €290,99

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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