Master's in European Culture and Economy (ECUE)

ECUE is an interdisciplinary master's focusing on European culture, society, politics, and economics in an international context. It combines social science, political science, cultural studies, law, economic history, and economics, with opportunities for specialisation and a research seminar linked to Brussels.

Academic requirements

Bachelor's or equivalent degree (in disciplines like political science, social science, economics, international relations, cultural studies, literature and language studies, history, philosophy) with good results and grades (at least 2.3 according to the German grading system). The contents of your BA (or equivalent first) studies should serve as a profound basis for the ECUE Master's programme. You must prove at least 20 credit points besides your major subject (see MA ECUE website).

Minimum GPA

The official programme information requires at least German grade 2.3.

English requirements

Very good English is required. The official programme information lists TOEFL 87 internet-based or 227 computer-based, IELTS 5.5, or Cambridge FCE, CAE, or CPE (grades A to C); certain native-speaker and full-degree exemptions apply.

German requirements

For MA ECUE (German / English): Very good German language skills are required. International students should have successfully completed standard German language competency testing at the time of application (e.g. Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang, DSH). Alternatives to the DSH qualification include the TestDaF (minimum standard required is 4 x TDN 4 in 4 subtests) and the following tests conducted by the Goethe Institute abroad: Goethe Zertifikat C2, Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP), Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS) or Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS).

Accepted bachelor fields

Suitable prior studies include political science, social science, economics, international relations, cultural studies, literature and language studies, history, and philosophy.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

The programme prepares graduates for internationally oriented careers requiring interdisciplinary expertise in European culture, society, politics, and economics.

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