Chinese Studies

English-taught MA in Chinese Studies focused on China's language, culture, society, and history, combining advanced language training with humanities and social-science approaches and a research internship.

Academic requirements

Certificate of a first undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in Chinese Studies or in the humanities or social sciences accompanied by a proof of appropriate language skills in Modern Chinese (or proof that this degree can be achieved by the beginning of the Master’s programme).

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

Knowledge of English at CEFR B2 level or equivalent, documented for the aptitude test process by an internationally recognised test certificate such as TOEFL or IELTS.

Accepted bachelor fields

A first academic degree, typically in Chinese studies. The reviewed official institute page states that graduates of closely related humanities and social-science fields can also apply if they have the required language competence in Modern and Classical Chinese.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 312.30 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee; first-year students also pay a one-time EUR 10 UniCard issue fee).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 312.30 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee; first-year students also pay a one-time EUR 10 UniCard issue fee).

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