Global Studies with a Special Emphasis on Peace and Security in Africa

Joint master's programme of Leipzig University and Addis Ababa University that studies globalisation with a special focus on peace and security issues in Africa through interdisciplinary teaching across both institutions.

Academic requirements

Academic excellence (study results and quality of higher education institution), motivation and academic potential, match of previous degree with our Master’s programme, work experience and professional qualification, language skills

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

The reviewed official 2026 call page states that applicants must provide proof of English skills at least at CEFR B2 if the previous study language was different.

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed official 2026 call page states that applicants from a variety of backgrounds are welcome, especially graduates in social sciences, political science, history, international relations, law, humanities, or economics.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

The reviewed official programme-specific fees page states that local students pay the local registration fees and that the registration fee at Leipzig University is EUR 250. The reviewed page does not state a semester breakdown.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: The reviewed official programme-specific fees page states that local students pay the local registration fees and that the registration fee at Leipzig University is EUR 250. The reviewed page does not state a semester breakdown.

The reviewed official programme pages state that the programme equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that provide a solid basis for both professional and academic careers in peace, security, and global studies.

• 1

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• 2

  Tübingen International & European Studies Winter School January 2026 on Culture and Identity

  University of Tübingen

  Tübingen · Certificate · German English

• 3

  PhD in International Development Studies (PhD IDS)

  Ruhr-Universität Bochum

  Bochum · PhD · English

• 4

  European Studies (BA)

  Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

  Magdeburg · Bachelor of Arts · German, English

• 5

  European and East Asian Governance

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