European Studies (BA)

Six-semester interdisciplinary social science Bachelor's programme focusing on European integration and EU, covering political science, sociology, economics, history, and foreign languages with mandatory semester abroad and six-week internship.

Academic requirements

Higher education access certificate (equivalent to German "Abitur", e.g. A-levels)

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Certificate of English language proficiency at level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

German requirements

Additionally, international applicants need a certificate of German language proficiency commensurate with DSH Level 2, TestDaF Level 4, ZOP, level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or equivalent.

Accepted bachelor fields

Higher education access certificate equivalent to Abitur (e.g. A-levels).

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

278.90 EUR per semester (includes Deutschlandsemesterticket for free public transport throughout country)

ECTS credits

180

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 278.90 EUR per semester (includes Deutschlandsemesterticket for free public transport throughout country)

Graduates gain interdisciplinary knowledge in European integration, prepared for careers in European institutions, international organizations, and positions requiring expertise in European affairs.

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