Master's in Modern East Asian Studies (MEAS)

An interdisciplinary, research-oriented and international Master’s programme. Students become experts on modern East Asia (including Southeast Asia), its historical roots, and economic, legal, political and social issues. Students take beginners' or advanced language classes in either Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean.

Academic requirements

ability to draft an academically sound research proposal on a topic that aligns well with the MEAS programme (see research proposal guidelines on the MEAS website). This proposal has to be submitted with the other application documents.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

C1 level: TOEFL Internet based 95 or above; TOEIC 945 or above; IELTS 7.0 or above.

German requirements

Proficiency in German is not a requirement for application.

Accepted bachelor fields

Social sciences (Economics/Management, Law, Political Science, Sociology); East Asia-related humanities (Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, Southeast Asian Studies); History or Cultural Anthropology. Minimum 180 ECTS.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None

Prepares for PhD or professional careers in international companies or organizations.