Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, political science, economics, business administration, law, history, anthropology or related areas, or in cultural studies with a focus on China, Japan, Korea, or South East Аsia.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
TOEFL iBT
min 95
IELTS
min 7
TOEIC
min 945
UNIcert
min C1
CEFR English
min C1
TOEFL pBT
min 560
TOEFL CBT
min 220
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
MELAB (Michigan Language Assessment Battery) with 76 or higher; Michigan Proficiency (ECPE) with C1 or higher, Certificate “Wirtschaftssprachen Englisch” (C1 or higher) issued by Faculty 02 at Goethe University (or completion of the equivalent program taught at a university), English as a native language, or English as the medium of instruction in completed BA or MA program (alternatively, minimum of 60 ECTS credited towards your completed BA or MA). Home editions of standard language proficiency tests such as TOEFL and IELTS are also accepted. Only certificates that are not older than five years are accepted.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Modern East Аsian Studiеs at Goethe University Frankfurt depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 August for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
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M.A. Modern East Аsian Studiеs
Goethe University Frankfurt
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Augustin 88 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Augustin 88 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Application Documents
The following documents are required:
Academic CV.
A convincing motivation letter, naming at least one university professor as a reference, approximately one page long.
A research proposal of 800 to a maximum of 2000 words (excluding the bibliography) on a topic related to the regions and disciplines covered by the MEAS program. The research proposal shall demonstrate the ability to identify a current socio-scientific topic, to highlight its importance within a broader context, and to develop convincing hypotheses. Applicants shall furthermore demonstrate their ability to structure their ideas in an academically sound manner and to use the correct terminology.
Certificates: please provide a scan of all requested certificates and enclose them in your application. In the case of foreign certificates, provide an English transcript. Please mail hard copies only if requested to do so.
English proficiency (see language requirements).
Applicants with a bachelor's degree from China, Vietnam or Mongolia have to provide an APS certificate at the time of their application.
Only complete applications will be considered. Admission depends on the final BA grade (51%), and on the research propοsal (49%).
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