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Study Chinese Studies in Germany: 6 Universities with 9 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)
Chinese Studies, also known as Sinology, focuses on the study of China through Chinese philosophy, culture, history, language and literature, combining primary sources with Western scholarship. For those interested in an area studies degree focusing on perhaps the world's most important single state, language and ethnocultural grouping, this degree is perfect - interest in China is very unlikely to decline in the next decade as China grows richer and more powerful, so we would encourage you to follow your interests and consider a degree in Chinese Studies from a German university!
Overview
Study Programs in English
Universities
Universities in International Rankings
Minimum:
€ 0 (8 programs for EU citizens, 7 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 1,500 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Winter Semester
between April 15 and March 15
Summer Semester
between July 15 and September 15
Top-ranked German Universities in Chinese Studies

public University
No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Chinese Studies in Germany

University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Modern China Studies
(per semester)

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Würzburg
Chinese Politics and Society

(per semester)

Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
Sinologie

(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2024/2025
4 programs
No programs
8 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
Application Process
Application Process
3 English Degree Programs for Chinese Studies in Germany

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Würzburg
Chinese Politics and Society

(per semester)

University of Göttingen
Göttingen
East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology
(per semester)

Leipzig University
Leipzig
Chinese Studies
(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
5 (1 program )
61 (1 program )
B2 First (FCE) (4 programs )
7 (1 program )
100 (1 program )
C1 Advanced (CAE) (1 program )
IELTS Band
5 (1 program )
7 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
61 (1 program )
100 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
B2 First (FCE) (4 programs )
C1 Advanced (CAE) (1 program )
3 English Degree Programs for Chinese Studies in Germany

Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
Sinologie

(per semester)

University of Göttingen
Göttingen
East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology
(per semester)

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Würzburg
Chinese Politics and Society

(per semester)
Program Features
4-4 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Master of Laws
Master of Science
Winter intake
66.7%Summer intake
11.1%Winter & Summer intake
22.2%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Chinese Studies

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Program Fees: € 0
LL.M. (Master of Laws)

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Program Fees: € 0 - € 450
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Program Fees: € 0
M.A. (Master of Arts)

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500
M.A. (Master of Arts)

Program Fees: € 0
M.A. (Master of Arts)
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