The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
IELTS
min 6
TOEFL CBT
min 213
TOEFL iBT
min 80
TOEFL pBT
min 550
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
Applicants whose native language is not English must provide a recent language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS) giving evidence of their level of proficiency in English. Applicants can be exempted from this requirement only if they hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from an English-language college or university. Instead, they are required to provide proof that English was the language of instruction and of all examinations of their degree course.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Development and Governanсе at University of Duisburg-Essen depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Application via the UDE portal.
M.A. Development and Governanсе
University of Duisburg-Essen
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
01 May
Application deadline
31 Julyin > 9 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
01 May
Application deadline
31 Julyin > 9 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Application Documents
Statement of purpose.
Two confidential letters of recommendation (by university professors and/or current or former employers).
Original or certified true copies of academic transcripts and graduation diploma from each university attended (plus certified translations if your documents are not already in German or English.
A certified true copy of secondary education certificate (plus certified translation, if your documents are not already in German or English).
Full curriculum vitae including information about the precise field of study and job experience (should not exceed two pages).
Proof of good English language proficiency (see language requiremеnts).
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