Master of Arts

Global East Asia (MAGEA)

Freie Universität Berlin

Berlin, GermanyPolitical Science & International Relations

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time, part-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Research-oriented, English-taught MA programme on the historical and contemporary global entanglements of East Asia. It combines Chinese, Japanese, and Korean studies with interdisciplinary methods from political, economic, historical, and cultural analysis.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published.
English requirements: English at C1 CEFR is required unless the previous degree was taught in English. Accepted proofs include IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95 with at least 25 in writing, Cambridge 180, UNIcert III or higher, PTE Academic 76, or equivalent.
Accepted bachelor fields: Requires a first university degree of at least 180 ECTS with at least 30 ECTS in East Asian Studies and/or Chinese, Japanese, or Korean Studies, excluding language training.
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required

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Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Free (no tuition)
Semester contribution: 358.80 EUR per semester for new enrollments in Summer Semester 2026, according to Freie Universitat Berlin's current fees page.
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Semester contribution: 358.80 EUR per semester for new enrollments in Summer Semester 2026, according to Freie Universitat Berlin's current fees page.

Career Outcomes

The successful completion of the MAGEA’s programme qualifies you to take up doctoral studies and pursue an academic career as well as giving you access to other career pathways related to East Asia. The international orientation of the Master's programme provides you with excellent prospects on the international job market.

Specialisations

Chinese StudiesJapanese StudiesKorean Studies

Typical job roles

Academic researcherPostdoctoral fellowPolicy analystCultural mediatorNGO coordinator

Target industries

AcademiaResearch institutionsGovernmentNGOsThink tanksInternational organizationsCultural institutionsTranslation services

Programme details

Degree: Master of Arts
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: full-time, part-time
Start: Winter semester
Deadline: ~31 May (check website)

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