Overview

Why study World Heritage Studies?

The Master’s programme in World Heritage Studies prepares students to identify, protect, manage, and communicate cultural and natural heritage in a global context. Established more than 25 years ago, it was the first programme worldwide to build its curriculum around the UNESCO World Heritage Convention.

The interdisciplinary curriculum combines heritage studies, conservation, architecture, environmental sciences, tourism, management, and the humanities. Students explore contemporary challenges affecting heritage, including climate change, demographic transformation, sustainability, and social and economic inequalities.

Flexible Study Options

Students can choose between:

On-campus study, combining face-to-face teaching with access to online learning resources.
Online-access-based study, allowing students to complete the programme remotely from anywhere in the world.

Career Opportunities

Graduates work in a wide range of heritage-related fields, including:

UNESCO and other international organisations
World Heritage sites and protected areas
National heritage agencies and ministries
Museums and cultural institutions
NGOs and heritage organisations
Tourism and cultural management
Research and higher education

Our alumni are employed worldwide, contributing to the protection and sustainable management of heritage in diverse professional contexts.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a field relevant to heritage studies, including:

Humanities and Social Sciences
Architecture and Urban Planning
Archaeology and Art History
Conservation and Heritage Management
Environmental Sciences and Geography
Cultural Management and Tourism

Applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency through recognised qualifications such as TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge English certificates.

Programme Structure

The World Heritage Studies curriculum includes:

two Mandatory Courses totaling 12 credits ECTS (Introduction/Coaching and World Heritage Studies - Body of Knowledge);

Compulsory Elective Courses in four module areas (Humanities and Social Sciences; Arts, Architecture and Conservation; Natural Heritage and Cultural Landscapes; Management), totaling 54 credits ECTS;

two Study Projects totaling 24 credits ECTS;

the Master's thesis totaling 30 credits ECTS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Cottbus, 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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General requirements

The following admission requirements apply:

Master entrance qualification (e.g. Bachelor, Diplom) in Cultural Sciences or other study areas relevant to the World Heritage Studies curriculum (Humanities, Social Sciences, Architecture, Archaeology, Art History, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Cultural Management or Tourism);
Proof of English language proficiency

A board of examiners reviews each application for eligibility, striving to promote excellence, academic integrity, and cultural and professional diversity.

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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

644 EUR / year

≈ 644 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

644 EUR / year

≈ 644 EUR / year

Additional Details

Semester fee is 373,80 Euros

Living costs

Cottbus

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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