Peace and Conflict Studies

An interdisciplinary and international MA focused on theories, methods, and practical skills in peace and conflict research. The curriculum covers human rights, conflict analysis, and normative questions of global peace order while linking theory and practice.

Minimum GPA

Minimum GPA of 2.5 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

C1 English with minimum TOEFL iBT 108 or IELTS overall 7.0.

Accepted bachelor fields

Appropriate bachelor's degree in social or cultural sciences. The programme page notes that graduates from other fields can also be admitted in principle.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

311.30 EUR (official OVGU semester fee for summer semester 2026).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 311.30 EUR (official OVGU semester fee for summer semester 2026).

Graduates can analyze complex conflicts, evaluate political strategies, propose alternative conflict resolution methods, and work in fields related to security, peacebuilding, and human rights.

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