Overview

By linking an interdisciplinary academic education with practice-centred teaching formats students will learn to think critically about today’s challenges and develop practical solutions based in sound knowledge. In addition to the core academic component of this course of study students will gain skills in communication, teamwork and knowledge transfer so as to be ideally prepared for the job market.

Careers

A Master’s degree in European Studies at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg allows graduates to continue their career in academia (PhD), as well as entering into the labour market with their specific and tailored skillset.

The focus lies on public and private sector institutions and organizations involved in policymaking. Through our rigorous interdisciplinary approach and the focus on the policy practice of entities such as the EU’s institutions, graduates are ideally qualified for jobs within the public EU, governmental- or sub-national fields, as well as in corporations and civil society actors which must increasingly consider EU decision-making processes in their activity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Institutions, Policy-Making and Regions in the EU

EU Business Law

European Economic Integration

Management of Funds
European Public and Private Management

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

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Magdeburg, 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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95

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students apply for ONE of the two specializations. Beside a completed bachelor’s degree, applicants have to demonstrate fulfilling the following requirements for the two specializations:European Social and Economic Policy Analysis (language: English)

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or economics with at least 18 CP in quantitative methods

English language C1 level (CEFR)
German language skills are recommended

European Social and Cultural Policy Analysis (language: German & English)

Bachelor’s degree with at least 40 CP in two of the following subjects: Political science, sociology, history, linguistics, cultural science, media studies
English language C1 level (CEFR)
Verified German language skills: German university entrance qualification, German undergraduate degree, DSH-Stufe 2, TestDaf-Stufe 4, ZOP or equivalent

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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

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

Funding

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