14 October 2026, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Transatlantic Masters (TАΜ)
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction, but ability test
- Study Mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- TransAtlantic Master charges tuition fees. Students will be billed 5,000 $ (around 4,726 €) per semester. Tuition fees are payable to the University of North Carolina. Financial Aid is aνailablе.
Course Description
"This interdisciplinary, two-year MA program is a unique, international study program that prepares graduates for careers in business, administration, diplomacy, policy formulation, and research. Students learn about EU institutions, European integration, the transatlantic relationship, and comparative welfare states. They focus on the pressing issues Europe faces today such as security, immigration, and economic disparity. The full-time program consists of four semesters, which are completed at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's prestigious partner universities: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Bath, Sciences Po Grenoble, and Università degli Studi di Siena." (Source: https://www.sowi.hu-berlin.de/en/studies/studiengaenge-en/ma/tam)
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) preferably in a relevant subject area (e.g. Political Sciences, History, International Relations, European Studies, American Studies, Economics, or modern languagеs).
GRE General Test scores are required for all applicants, except applicants who have been educated outside the US for both high school (e.g. German Abitur) and college or applicants who have studied UNC-CH EURO majοrs.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishSpecification: With a minimum of 50 in each section.
GermanInfo events by the University
12 October 2026, 12:30 PM (CET)
On campusHow to thrive as an International Student
An international or Erasmus student at Humboldt-Universität? At the Welcome Centre's Lunch & Learn, you get practical tips, answers to your questions and guidance from an external facilitator – all over a shared lunch. It's also a chance to meet fellow students.
13 October 2026, 03:30 PM (CET)On campusGlobal Café: Speedfriending
New in Berlin or just keen to meet new people? At Speedfriending in the International Service Centre (room 1068), you get to know students from all over the world in no time, swap stories and maybe practise a language along the way. The atmosphere is relaxed and open – a playful way to grow your network.
14 October 2026, 21 October 2026, 28 October 2026, 4 November 2026On campusFuture Skills | Lunch & Learn | incl. lunch
With "Future Skills | Lunch & Learn", HU offers international students and PhD candidates four interactive trainings over a shared lunch. The topics: finding your purpose, understanding the German higher education system, staying resilient and navigating uncertainty. Practical tools included – plus the chance to connect with others.
5 November 2026, 03:00 PM (CET)OnlineInformation Session: Residence Permit Applications for International Students
Planning to apply for or extend your residence permit and unsure how the process works in Berlin? In this online info session, HU's Welcome Centre walks you through it step by step: required documents, how to get an appointment with the Berlin Immigration Office (LEA) and practical tips for a successful application.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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(Starting: October)
Germany
Another EU Country
Rest of the worldApplication Procedure & Selection
none
Application Documents
Necessary application documents:
- TAM Program Application.
- TAM Language evaluation(s).
- Statement of Purpose.
- Writing Sample.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts of all university/college-level coursework (transcript of records).
- GRE test scores.
- English language proficiency (see language requirements).
- Curriculum vitae.
- Financial Certificate (only applies to non-residents of the US and must be submitted only after being offered admissiοn).
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