Overview

At the same time, the practical relevance of these concepts and methods is discussed and demonstrated in the seminars. Specific conflicts and cases are analysed within the courses offered and practical skills of conflict management are trained within special practice modules.

The Master's programme Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg courses focus on human rights issues, conflict analyses and normative issues of a global peace order. The PACS programme offers the students a broad education in theories and methods of peace and conflict study and enables them to develop the strong analytical and practical skills.

Competencies and Interests Required

The PACS programme is aimed primarily at graduates of Social Sciences and Humanities Courses (at least BA). In principle also graduates from other courses are allowed. Because this programme is a postgraduation course, students are expected to be familiar with techniques of scientific work.

The course is designed explicitly for international applicants. Applicants who are interested in a scholarship can apply directly through the DAAD and must not send a separate application to the Otto-von-Guericke University. Foreign interested applicants can also apply directly without a scholarship at the university

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theories and Approaches of Peace and Conflict Studies

Concepts of Securing Peace

Conflict Analysis and Theories of Conflict Management

Applied Conflict Management

Methods of Peace and Conflict Studies

Regional and Global Order

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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108

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Magdeburg, Germany

Disciplines

International Law Terrorism & Security View 16 other Masters in International Law in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GPA of 2,5 on the German scale

English requirements

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108

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Other requirements

General requirements

Appropriate Bachelor in social or cultural sciences

Proof of Englisch on level C1

Letter or Motivation

Proof of international experience (work or studies) of at least three months

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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

The semester fee at OVGU is €311.30 .

Living costs

Magdeburg

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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Funding

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