The two-year program is taught completely in English and students will spend three terms in Addis Ababa (first, third, and fourth semester) and one in Leipzig.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in social science, political science, history, international relations, law, humanities, and economics. Students applying for this program should have an interest in conflict prevention, peace and security, and glοbal affairs.
GPA Comment
Good or very good rеsults.
Language Requirements
Additional information:
No information provided by the university regarding English language proficiency.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa [Joint Master's Degrее] at Leipzig University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 May for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV).
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M.A. Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa [Joint Master's Degrее]
Leipzig University
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Mayin > 12 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Mayin > 12 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application Documents
Application documents:
Application form.
Certified copy of high school leaving certificate.
Certified copy of university diploma.
A certified transcript of records issued by the prior university.
English test results if English was not the language of instruction at your previous university (see language requirements).
Curriculum vitae (two pages).
Letter of motivation.
Copy of passpοrt.
Location
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