Overview

At African Studies at Leipzig University students deepen their ability to deal independently and critically with statements about Africa on the basis of subject-specific standards, to understand these statements as components of time-specific knowledge systems and to be able to assess their research or application-oriented potentials and problems. The focus of the African Studies MA programme at Leipzig University is on the fields of history, culture, language, literature, society, politics and business.

Careers

Potential professional fields include above all academia and research, culture and media (publishing houses, trade fair and cultural institutions, museums, tourism, archives and documentation centres, multicultural social and leisure facilities, etc.) as well as development cooperation, administration, politics and business (e.g. national and international organisations, diplomatic services, foundations, associations, etc.).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics in and around Africa

Society and Economy in Africa

Culture and Technology

Peace and Security in Africa

Urban Africa

Debates about Development in Africa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leipzig, Germany

Disciplines

African studies View 8 other Masters in African studies in Germany

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A first academic degree or degree from a state or state-recognised university of cooperative education

Proof of at least 30 ECTS credits from Africa-related courses or equivalent knowledge (e.g. internships in Africa or Africa-related organisations);

Knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and

Knowledge of French or another official language of the African Union (Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, etc.) at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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Tuition Fee

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International

532 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 266 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

532 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 266 EUR per semester during 24 months.

In addition to the standard semester fee, which all students are required to pay, you will receive a fee notice if you have to pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Leipzig

720 - 1047 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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