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Overview
In the base module focuses on Asian and Middle Eastern civilizations and mindsets, on economic developments and demographics in the region. Participating in active discussions you get an comparative perspective on understanding developments in Asia and Middle East. The elective module enables you to choose courses of your interest with a regional and/ or disciplinary focus.
An internship is mandatory in the Contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Tartu, which prepares you for your future career and enables you to further develop your practical skills as well as extend your professional networks. For your internship you can access, for example, start-ups and companies or organizations and develop your skills and expertise in Asian or Middle Eastern cultures in a practical context.
Career
Our graduates have the skills and knowhow to work in with refugees at the UNHCR or become diplomats, provide area-specific expertise to new businesses or create their own NGO. You can engage with a vast range of topics from international relations and business to demographic trends and human rights management.
Whatever you choose, you can be sure that the need for experts in Asian and Middle Eastern studies is increasing both in public and private sector. We will do our very best to support your progress and future employment.
Programme Structure
Extra-curricular activities
The master’s programme takes good care of its students’ free time and offers multiple options for extra-curricular activities. Student life in Tartu is very lively.
- The University of Tartu hosts many student societies and region-specific academic organisations. It is home for the Asia Centre, the International Relations Society, the Estonian Academic Oriental Society, and many other clubs and organisations.
- Students of the programme can participate and be part of the organising team of the biggest Asia-topic conference in the Scandinavian and Baltic region Asia Update. Asia Update 2020 brings together local, regional and international experts, business people and decision-makers who engage with Asia to share ideas and build networks for future growth and development.
Lecturers
Dr. Eva Liias, Programme Director
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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More details
- 15 May for non-EU applicants
- 30 June for EU/EEA/Swiss/UK applicants
Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 75
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies International Relations International Business View 3 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in EstoniaAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 75
Other requirements
General requirements
- bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (must be obtained by the end of July)
- English language proficiency
- the score of the motivation letter (yields 70% of the final score)
- the average grade of the previous study level (yields 30% of the final score)
Tuition Fee
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International
3800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3800 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
3800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3800 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Tartu
300 - 600 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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