Overview

At Chinese Studies from University of Würzburg students will take classes on both pre-modern and contemporary subjects, but will select one of these fields as their specialization. Students’ preferences for particular topics will be taken into account in determining the content of required elective classes (see below). Their research capabilities are strengthened through continuous methodology classes.

Key facts

build up their expertise and enables them to undertake their own research in their master thesis.

get deep insights into China’s past and present internal dynamics

have an excellent command of both contemporary Standard Modern Chinese (advanced level) and Classical Chinese as well as with Basic Japanese language skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Chinese Texts

Transformation in Contemporary

Chinese Studies

Gudai Hanyu Basics

Basic Japanese

Social Science Research on China

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Chinese (Mandarin), Partially taught in Japanese

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Würzburg, Germany

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

a cover letter stating your interest and motivation (approx. one page)
a CV including two references (no letter of recommendation is needed)
your B.Sc. or higher degree certificate incl. a list of all courses and grades (transcripts of records, if available final copy otherwise preliminary one (if you have no B.Sc. or M.Sc. yet, please see the FAQ )
at least 10 ECTS in remote sensing or spatial data analysis (please list them in your CV)
at least 5 ECTS in statistics, modeling, programming or remote sensing/GIS (please list them in your CV)
a B.Sc./M.Sc. within an English study program or a certificate of English language proficiency (at least: TOEFL: 72; IELTS: 6.0; HZB: 7; GER: B2 (Abiturniveau))
certificate of basic German language skills (A2, can be handed in one year after acceptance to the study program.

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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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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
Semester contribution of €168,50 before they can be enroled
Student Services fee: 72.00 € + semester ticket: 96,50 €)

Living costs

Würzburg

Germany

730 - 1100 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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