Masters

Master's in Modern East Asian Studies (MEAS)

Goethe University Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Program Overview

I. An interdisciplinary, research-oriented and international Master’s programme During the course of this two-year MA programme, students will become experts on modern East...

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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

Career Outcomes

Academic ResearcherCultural Policy AdvisorCommunications SpecialistInternational Programme Coordinator

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 – €70,000 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

Applicants must provide proof of their English proficiency (C1): TOEFL Internet-based (95 or above); TOEIC (945 or above); IELTS (7.0 or above) For certificates recognised as equivalent see the MEAS Application Guidelines on our website . Proficiency in German is not a requirement for application. International students planning to learn German while in Frankfurt can find more information about learning German at Goethe University's language centre .

IELTS required (IELTS 7.0 overall)Language certification required

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Requirements

Academic Admission

The programme welcomes applications from students with a first degree in social sciences (especially law [including first state examination in law], management/economics, and political sciences), in East Asia-related humanities (Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, South-East Asian Studies) or in history or anthropology. The assessment of each applicant will consider not only the quality of their first degree, but also their ability to draft an academically sound research proposal on a topic that aligns well with the MEAS programme (see research proposal guidelines on the MEAS website). This proposal has to be submitted with the other application documents. The following documents are required: academic CV letter of motivation (500–600 words), including the name of a potential referee BA degree certificate and transcript of records Each applicant must submit a theoretically-based and academically sound research proposal (800 to 2000 words plus list of references) on a topic that aligns well with the MEAS programme. MEAS Research Proposal Guidelines can be downloaded from https://meas.uni-frankfurt.de . English language proficiency certificate (see below) language proficiency certificate for Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean (if available) APS certificate (applicants with a Bachelor's degree from China, India or Vietnam) If you are not an enrolled student of Goethe University Frankfurt: copy of the university entrance qualification (e.g. A-levels)

APS Certificate

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

IELTS Score

IELTS 7.0 overall

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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