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Study Global & European Studies in Germany: 67 Universities with 142 English Degree Programs
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Global Studies (also known as Area Studies) focus on the history, economy, political organization, and culture of a certain region and its global relations. In Germany, many Master's programs in this field usually focus on (North) America, Europe, or different regions in Asia. With institutions such as the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), the biggest of its kind in Europe, Germany provides a vibrant and unique research landscape for students of this field.
Area Studies pursue the goal to link different aspects of a region. The programs reflect this in their interdisciplinarity, relating historic development to current issues, political organization and economy, and often deal with questions of global relations or postcolonialism. For students with more specific interests, there are programs which focus explicitly on aspects such as economy or culture and society.
Area Studies programs in Germany often include a study abroad component or offer double degrees in cooperation with other (international) universities. Therefore, they are ideal for students looking to research a region of the world while experiencing different cultures and higher education landscapes first hand.
The options within one program are often manifold. We encourage you to check out the results in our Study Finder and find the program that best matches your interests.
Overview
Study Programs in English
Universities
Universities in International Rankings
Minimum:
0,- € (109 programs for EU citizens, 92 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
10,000 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Winter Semester
between May 30 and May 15
Summer Semester
between May 31 and March 31
Top-ranked German Universities in Global & European Studies

public University
No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 1,500 € (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 34,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 4,260 € (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 26,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 1,500 € (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 34,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 7,333 € (per semester)
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Tuition Fees
5 English Degree Programs for Global & European Studies in Germany

Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
Communication and Society in Ibero-America
(per semester)

GISMA Business School University of Applied Sciences
Berlin
Global MBA
(per semester)

Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
Intercultural Communication and European Studies

(per semester)

University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Modern Indian Studies
(per semester)

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
Sankt Augustin
Analysis and Design of Social Protection Systems
(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2023/2024
116 programs
4 programs
136 programs
Application Requirements
When you apply to a Master’s program in Germany, universities will expect students to have a first academic degree in a related discipline. Since the Area Studies programs are very interdisciplinary and cover broad topics, first degrees are often accepted from various academic fields such as Cultural Studies, History, or other disciplines of the humanities as well as Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or other social science topics. Some programs will require prior coursework on the respective region the program focuses on, or the specific discipline pursued in the program. Usually, application tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, students must simply submit required documents. In addition to the standard certificates (e.g. first degree certificate, a transcript of records), these typically include your CV and a letter of motivation. Language abilities in English and other languages related to the area the program focuses on, are often a prerequisite for admission and have to be demonstrated with a language certificate.
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6 English Degree Programs for Global & European Studies in Germany

University of Duisburg-Essen
Duisburg / Essen
Contemporary East Asian Studies
(per semester)

Europa-Universität Flensburg
Flensburg
Culture - Language - Media

(per semester)

University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Euroculture: Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program]
(per semester)

Bremen University of Applied Sciences
Bremen
European Studies
(per semester)

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
European Studies
(per semester)

Europa-Universität Flensburg
Flensburg
European Studies
(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
5 (6 programs )
61 (1 program )
B2 First (FCE) (24 programs )
8 (3 programs )
110 (3 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (42 programs )
IELTS Band
5 (6 programs )
8 (3 programs )
TOEFL Scores
61 (1 program )
110 (3 programs )
Cambridge Levels
B2 First (FCE) (24 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (42 programs )
6 English Degree Programs for Global & European Studies in Germany

Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
Indology and Tibetology
(per semester)

Bremen University of Applied Sciences
Bremen
MBA in European/Asian Management
(per semester)

Goethe University Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main
Modern East Asian Studies
(per semester)

University of Duisburg-Essen
Duisburg / Essen
Modern East Asian Studies
(per semester)

Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
North American Studies
(per semester)

Philipps-Universität Marburg
Marburg
North American Studies
(per semester)
Program Features
2-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Master of Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Marketing
Master of Laws
Master of Law and Business
Master of Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Winter intake
71.1%Summer intake
1.4%Winter & Summer intake
26.8%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Global & European Studies

accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg - University of Applied Sciences
Program Fees: 6,600 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Program Fees: 0,- €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Bremen University of Applied Sciences
Program Fees: 4,900 € - 4,967 €
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Chemnitz University of Technology
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Eng. (Bachelor of Engineering)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
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