Overview

Program Details

The focus of the Southeast Asian Studies Master's program from Goethe University Frankfurt is on the Malay world (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and East Timor). The aim of this research-oriented Master's program is to enable students to conduct independent research at an advanced level. The Master's program builds upon and complements methods learned in the Bachelor's program, enabling students to critically reflect on them, engage with theoretical concepts within their field, and relate these to broader theories and research developments. Students are guided in cultural analysis and academic writing.

The Master's program in Southeast Asian Studies can be studied in two different ways. Option 2 differs from Option 1 by including an integrated semester abroad.

Students following option 1 are allowed to set individual content priorities in the elective area, for example for the following suggested profiles:

Classical Philology and History of the Malay World
modern language use and society in the Malay world
Culture and economy in Southeast Asia

Programme Structure

Courses include

Modern languages and cultures of Southeast Asia
Theories and methods
Current issues and research
Media, politics and economy in modern Southeast Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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87

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Disciplines

Asian studies View 22 other Masters in Asian 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

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Southeast Asian Studies or equivalent and a good command of Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Malaysia (minimum of 200 hours of language instruction at University level or equivalent)
BA degrees from other disciplines in the humanities or social sciences may also be accepted if the applicant has a good knowledge of Southeast Asia and the required language skills.
You need English skills (level B2) as well as knowledge of Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) or Malay (Bahasa Malaysia).
A convincing motivation letter and CV in English

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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

Although tuition fees have been abolished, a semester fee of €381.28 still applies.

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

Germany

941 - 1519 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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