Central and East European Studies

Research-oriented interdisciplinary master's on the societies, cultures, languages and politics of Central and Eastern Europe, combining cultural studies, history, social sciences and area-specific language training.

Academic requirements

Deadline: All information about the application and enrolment process can be found on our website: Central and East European Studies • European University Viadrina.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS (Academic) 6.5, or Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency 176. Proof of proficiency in a Central and/or Eastern European language (e.g. Polish, Ukrainian, Russian) at CEFR B1 is also required.

Accepted bachelor fields

A first professionally qualifying degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits, including at least 30 ECTS credits with a disciplinary or content relation to Central and Eastern Europe.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. As a public university in Brandenburg, Viadrina charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies.

Semester contribution

Approx. 396.80 EUR per semester for enrolled students (402.80 EUR for first-year students), Winter Semester 2026/27. Includes the mandatory Germany-wide semester ticket, student union and student body fees. Identical for EU and non-EU students.

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. As a public university in Brandenburg, Viadrina charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies. Semester contribution: Approx. 396.80 EUR per semester for enrolled students (402.80 EUR for first-year students), Winter Semester 2026/27. Includes the mandatory Germany-wide semester ticket, student union and student body fees. Identical for EU and non-EU students.

Prepares graduates for careers in academia, cultural and educational institutions, international organisations, NGOs, journalism, public administration and roles requiring Central/Eastern European regional expertise.