MA East European Studies

Interdisciplinary master's programme on Eastern, East-Central, and South-Eastern Europe that combines history, culture, politics, sociology, and economics with research projects, language study, and practice-oriented components.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published.

English requirements

English at B2 CEFR is required. Accepted minimum tests listed on the programme page include TOEFL PBT 500, TOEFL CBT 170, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.0, or equivalent.

German requirements

C1 CEFR – TestDaF 4, or DSH 2, or equivalent

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in history, cultural studies, economics, political science, sociology, or a related field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

358.80 EUR per semester for enrollment at Freie Universitat Berlin in Summer Semester 2026, according to Freie Universitat Berlin's current fees page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 358.80 EUR per semester for enrollment at Freie Universitat Berlin in Summer Semester 2026, according to Freie Universitat Berlin's current fees page.

The Master's programme provides the academic foundations and practical experience for later work as an expert on Eastern Europe in the following areas, among others: politics and political consultancy, social policy and social work, business and economic consultancy, foreign service and international organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), culture, tourism, state and municipal planning and administration, media, adult education, publishing and librarianship and academic institutions.

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