International Organisations and Crisis Managеmеnt
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction
- Study Mode:
- On campus
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
Embark on a transformative journey with Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Master's program in International Organisations and Crisis Management. This comprehensive course offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, including study trips, internships, and a semester abroad at prestigious partner universities. With a wide range of electives and language learning opportunities, this tuition-free program prepares you for a successful career in international organisations, diplomacy, and beyond.
The M.A. program in International Organisations and Crisis Management is designed for individuals interested in international relations and crisis management, seeking careers in governmental or non-governmental organisations, consultancy, media, or academia.
Special Program Features
Enjoy a Vibrant City Life
Immersing oneself in the vibrant city life of Jena, from cultural hotspots like theaters and cinemas to beautiful parks and the Saale river, there's always something to explore.
Engaging Summer Schools
The program includes attendance at summer schools, either in Jena or abroad. These schools focus on pertinent topics such as peace ethics, post-conflict reconciliation, and minority rights. They also include simulations of real-world negotiations, providing a hands-on learning experience that enhances understanding and skill development.
Tuition-Free Education
The program offers a tuition-free education, making it accessible to talented students regardless of their financial background. This commitment to accessibility ensures that all students have the opportunity to benefit from this high-quality educational experience.
Partner Universities
All Partner Universities
Accreditations
System Accreditation
System Accreditation
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Info events by the University
22 October 2026, 04:00 PM (CET)
On campusMissed the Orientation Days? Orientation and Networking for First-Semester Students
Just arrived in Jena and missed the regular orientation days? No problem: In this workshop run by the Welcome Days team and the Central Student Advisory Service, you'll catch up on everything you need. You'll get compact information about starting your studies, personal advice and the chance to connect with other newcomers – from creating your timetable and organizing your studies to getting to know people, leisure activities and Q&As for international students. Bring a laptop if you'd like help putting your timetable together. Open to both international and German first-semester students.
27 October 2026, 06:00 PM (CET)On campusPractical Semester? Go Abroad!
Studying to become a teacher and thinking about completing your practical semester at a school abroad instead of in Thuringia? At this info evening hosted by the Centre for Teacher Education and Educational Research (ZLB), you'll learn how to organize and finance your mandatory internship at schools worldwide. Working in multicultural teaching teams and culturally diverse classrooms broadens your perspective as a future teacher – and prepares you for the intercultural challenges you'll also encounter in German schools. Open to teacher training students of all subjects.
18 November 2026, 12:30 PM (CET)OnlineThe 5 Pillars of Student Financing
How do you finance your studies – beyond BAföG? In this online session, the Studierendenwerk Thüringen (student services organization) gives you a compact overview of all five pillars: BAföG (state funding), parental support, scholarships, part-time jobs and housing benefit. You'll also get to know the Studierendenwerk itself, which brings many services together under one roof – from dining halls and student residences to social and psychosocial counselling, daycare centres and cultural programmes. Conveniently via Zoom, no registration needed.
14 December 2026, 12:00 PM (CET)OnlineDoubts About Your Studies? – Anonymous Online Workshop by the Student Advisory Service
Almost every student reaches a point where they question their studies – and that's exactly what this workshop is for. The Central Student Advisory Service shows you how doubts arise, how to deal with them productively and which paths are open to you: continuing your programme, switching subjects or universities, or reorienting completely. The BAföG question is covered too. What makes it special: The workshop is deliberately anonymous – you log in with a pseudonym, keep your camera off and ask questions by voice or chat. Confidential, open-ended and low-threshold.
24 April 2027, 09:30 AM (CET)On campusOpen Campus in student paradise
Thinking about studying in Jena? Get to know the university at Open Campus! At the big info day on the Ernst-Abbe-Platz campus, degree programs from all faculties introduce themselves – from law and sports science to life sciences. The Central Student Advisory Service and program advisors answer your questions about applications, admission requirements and financing, you talk directly with students and lecturers, sit in on taster lectures and join guided tours of labs, libraries, campus and city. At the marketing stand, a free Polaroid photo and a university tote bag are waiting for you.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "International Organisations and Crisis Managеmеnt" are:
For this Master's program, the following requirements are necessary:
- A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 180 credits.
- At least 90 credits acquired in Political Science with a minimum grade of 1.5 (“very good”).
- Minimum of 20 credits from courses focused on international relations or organizations.
- Minimum of 15 credits in qualitative or quantitative research methods.
- Completion of a job-oriented internship or a semester abroad in international relations or international organizations.
Applicants with a grade of at least 2.3 (“good”), relevant course content, and practical experience may also be considered. Factors for consideration include relevance of courses and final thesis, international experience, additional qualifications, and personal goals as demonstrated in your motivation letter and СV.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishApplication & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 31 Mayin > 7 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Your motivation letter, limited to two DIN A4 pages, should answer these questions succinctly:
- Why do you want to pursue this specific course?
- Which aspects of international organisations and crisis management are you especially interested in?
- What past experiences and achievements qualify you for this cοursе?
Every mandatory application document from foreign/external countries must also be available in either English OR German translation. Such a translation has to be conducted by officially acknowledged/ sworn translators or translation officеs.
Applicants with degrees from India, Vietnam or China must submit the original APS-certificate issued by the German Embassу.
Applicants from the following countries must submit a certificate of their university entrance examination/college entrance examination:
- Iran (College entrance examination certificate or certificate of pre-university course/year)
- Republic of Korea/South Korea: SAT (Scholastic Ability Test)
- People's Republic of China: College entrance examination certificate ("Gaokaο&quοt;)
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Testimonials
I chose IOCM because I felt truly inspired. It was a dream to find a Master’s program that could offer me the tools I need to achieve my goals and I found it here. (...) I am very grateful to have the IOCM program and FSU backing me up in my mission to raise my voice as a global citizen, and for providing me the knowledge and experience to make a positive difference.
I chose to continue my studies at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena due to the uniqueness of the IOCM Masters programme. First and foremost its broadening of understanding about peace and conflict studies, by offering a more complex understanding, which has included challenges such as refugee flows, pandemics and human rights violations. (...) Secondly, I chose to sit the IOCM programme due to its offering of a possibility to study abroad during the duration of the course. I was fortunate enough to study at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, and believe my experience there helped further my understanding of the topics covered within the IOCM curriculum from a different perspective.
I decided to study IOCM because the program is unique, diverse, and comprehensive. In my opinion, it is the perfect mix of scientific education and practical exercise and therefore an excellent preparation for a career in international organizations and the field of crisis management. We learn not only about international organizations as crisis managers of natural disasters, refugee- or economic crises, but also what it means when organizations themselves or even global orders are in distress.
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