Central Asian Studies Programs in Germany with Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Central Asian Studies NC

Germany’s Central Asian Studies programs give international students an interdisciplinary education on the history, cultures, languages, and politics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan. These English-taught degrees explore Silk Road history, nomadic traditions, Soviet legacies, post-Soviet transformations, religion, and today’s geopolitical and economic developments. Many programs emphasize regional language training in Uzbek, Kazakh, or Russian, equipping students with essential tools for fieldwork and research.

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Most Selective Central Asian Studies Programs

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Top 2 Most Selective Central Asian Studies Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

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	Numerus Clausus	Acceptance rate
1 Freie Universität Berlin Japanstudien/Ostasienwissenschaften Bachelor of Arts	2.3	No data published by the university.
2 Freie Universität Berlin Koreastudien/ Ostasienwissenschaften Bachelor of Arts	All applicants admitted.