Masters

Global East Asia (MAGEA)

Freie Universität Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Program Overview

The Global East Asia MA programme teaches you both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary theoretical and methodological competencies that enable you not only to address...

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Financials

Tuition FeesNone
Living Expenses11904 euros (living expense) plus semester contribution
Note: Most public universities in Germany are tuition-free. You only pay a semester contribution (~EUR 300) which usually includes a public transport ticket.
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Intakes and Duration

Intake Season

Winter (October)

Duration

4 semesters

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Career Outcomes

You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.

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Salary Outlook

Typical range

€45,000 – €75,000 per year

Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.

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Language & Exams

Teaching Language

English

You must provide proof of excellent English language skills (at least level C1 CEFR) if you have not obtained your first university degree in a programme where English is the language of instruction. You must provide proof of proficiency (at least level B1 CEFR or equivalent) in one of the following languages: Chinese, Japanese or Korean. Additionally, please see the following link: https://www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/en/e/ma-global-east-asia/application/index.html#English-language-proficiency .

IELTS not requiredNo extra certification required
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Requirements

Academic Admission

To be eligible for admission to the Master’s programme, you need to fulfil the following requirements: You must hold a first university degree (e.g. a Bachelor’s degree) comprising of at least 180 credit points (ECTS). As part of this degree you have to have earned at least 30 ECTS in courses in East Asian Studies and/or Chinese, Japanese or Korean studies (excluding language training). We check your eligibility based on your transcripts of records where course titles explicitly refer to one or more of these fields of studies. Alternatively, publicly available short descriptions of the courses or term papers written in the context of the respective courses can be submitted alongside the application. You must provide proof of excellent English language skills (details below). You must provide proof of proficiency in one of the following languages: Chinese, Japanese or Korean. For more details, please visit our website: www.fu-berlin.de/magea . For an explanation of the admission process, please visit this website on applications for Master’s programme at Freie Universität Berlin or refer to the detailed admission regulations in English and German (the latter is the legally binding version). Please also check the uni-assist website ; there you can find a list with country-specific requirements for several countries.

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

Not specified

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.

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