Overview

This unique global programme in Labour Policies and Globalisation at University of Kassel is jointly developed by universities and workers organizations from around the world.

Key Features

The GLU is rooted in the partnership of trade unions, universities, the ILO and labour support organizations across the world.

By building a network between workers' organizations and the scientific community, it contributes to the analytical and strategic capacities of labour in debating and acting for social justice.

It aims at candidates with experience in labour and social movements willing to assist organizations in these fields in engaging more effectively in social dialogue, public debate, and policy implementation.

Participants will analyse and discuss the challenges of globalization from a labour and trade union perspective in a multidisciplinary context. The programme offers a multicultural and multiregional environment with students and lecturers from developing, transition and industrialized countries.

The programme is a one year joint degree programme of the University of Kassel and the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR).

The Global Labour University is a unique programme and supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Hans-Boeckler-Stiftung (HBS), the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and various Global Union Federations.

The programme maintains and facilitates close contact and exchange with various trade union organizations and experts, which exceeds the regular academic curriculum of a master study programme. The participation in the program requires an own contribution of 1500,-€.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Process of Globalisation

Research Methods

Internship

Global Challenges to Labour

Economic and Legal Responses to Globalisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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72

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75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kassel, 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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72

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75

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent in economics, law, pedagogy or social sciences;

A total of 240 acquired ECTS credits. In case you have earned less than 240 credits during your BA studies, it is still possible to get admitted to our program. The admission will then be conditional on completing the missing credits during your MA studies by completing more courses or extending your studies by one or two semesters;

Knowledge of English language - equivalent to level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF).

Advanced knowledge on issues of labor relations and at least one year of practical experience in the representation of workers' interests.

A motivation letter (maximum 3 pages long)

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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

782 EUR / year

≈ 782 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

782 EUR / year

≈ 782 EUR / year

Additional Details

Students must pay a semester fee: €391,27

Living costs

Kassel

Germany

670 - 920 EUR / month

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

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