Courses are held in English only.
For all details, please refer to the following website of the entire Euroculture consortium: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/programme-outline.
1 December (nine months prior to the start of the Master's programme) for students planning to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
The online application form for self-financing applicants starting their studies on 1 October will be open until 30 September (applications will be assessed within 10-15 working days from 1 March onwards).
Euroculture: Society, politics and culture in a global context is a transdisciplinary, international and inter-university Erasmus Mundus Master's course, and a Programme of Excellence supported by the EU. Euroculture as a concept highlights the many different expressions and manifestations of Europe from both inside and outside. In light of the ongoing transformation of Europe and the enlargement and integration of the EU in a global context, a growing impact and awareness of cultural dispositions, conflicts and exchanges can be observed. The undeniable relevance of values, identity concepts or perceptions calls for sensitive and well-informed professionals in this field. The programme aims to prepare graduates from Europe and non-EU countries for professions and research areas in which knowledge of present-day Europe and European Union institutions is of relevance. Since its foundation in 1999, the focus of the programme has been on cultural and social developments in Europe as well as on norms, values and identity-building processes.
Three faculties at the University of Göttingen as well as eleven partner universities in Europe and the wider world (i.e. India, Japan, Mexico, Canada and the United States) participate in the integrated Euroculture programme. Through the mobility between the partner universities, students gain experience with different languages, perspectives and cultural practices. In addition to a comprehensive knowledge of European matters, students master specific practical competences, such as project management, intercultural communication, as well as preparation of research and of professional project proposals.
Euroculture in Göttingen comprises four semesters with eleven affiliated universities that cooperate within the Euroculture consortium. Students will spend the first semester in Göttingen (the "home" university) and the second semester at another European partner university (the "host" university). At the end of the second semester, all students and staff members come together for a seven-day intensive programme to present and discuss independent research projects. During the third semester, students either pursue an internship (professional track) or attend additional courses (research track). The internship can be done at various institutions and organisations. The research track can be followed at one of the eight European universities, or in the case of European students, at one of the four non-European partner universities of the consortium. In the fourth semester, the students return either to their home or their host university.
The second semester of the Euroculture programme must be spent at one of the Euroculture partner universities. The third semester (research track) can be spent either at a European partner university or, in the case of European students, at a non-European partner university. Alternatively, students can do an internship during the third semester at an organisation or institution relevant to Euroculture (professional track).
Students may choose to do a 18-24 week internship or professional track during the third semester. Due to the transdisciplinary nature of the Euroculture programme, students tend to have varying interests. Therefore, they undertake internships in many different sectors. On our website, you will be provided with a sample list of places where Euroculture students have completed their internships. Depending on the particular emphasis of their studies, students choose either to do an internship or to participate in the research track during the third semester. The research track is offered by the University of Göttingen or the European partner universities (open to all students) as well as by international partner universities in India, Japan, Mexico, Canada and the United States (this track is open to our EU students only).
The fees in Göttingen include a prepaid semester ticket that entitles students to use regional trains (in Lower Saxony and Bremen) and city buses in Göttingen free of charge. Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events. Meals and drinks are also available at reduced prices at all university canteens.
Fee: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/fee
"Semesterticket": http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/16432.html
The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 800 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age.
For further information, please see the following link: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/54664.html.
Erasmus Mundus scholarships
https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/how-to-apply/erasmus-mundus-scholarship-programme
Alternative funding
https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/how-to-apply/alternative-funding
Candidates must have completed a first-cycle degree (academic BA/BSc degree) with a good grade in a discipline of relevance to Euroculture, e.g. in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, such as European Studies, History, Theology, Linguistics, Philology, Literature, Philosophy, International Relations, Political Science, Law, Economics, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology, or in another study course relevant to the Euroculture programme. (Please contact us if you are interested in studying Euroculture but are not sure whether your educational background is relevant.)
The following criteria will be taken into consideration:
For details, please refer to http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/31861.html.
If your native language is not English, proof of English skills must be provided:
Alternatively, we accept applicants who have studied in an English-speaking country for at least one year, or students who have English as their language of instruction during the whole duration of their Bachelor's studies. Only the CAE, IELTS and TOEFL tests are regarded as valid tests by the Euroculture admission board. Any other English test might not be considered valid and might thus prevent admission.
1 December (nine months prior to the start of the Master's programme) for students planning to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
The online application form for self-financing applicants starting their studies on 1 October will be open until 30 September (applications will be assessed within 10-15 working days from 1 March onwards).
https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/online-application-system
How to apply: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/how-to-apply
The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industries and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de
Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa. Foreign applicants should note that it is not easy to find a job to finance their studies, as German students are also searching for jobs. Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to your job search. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.
In close cooperation with the career service office, the Euroculture programme also supports students in finding relevant internships and jobs upon graduation.
Students are required to find their own accommodation for their stay in Göttingen. However, there are a number of organisations that can help with this.
The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studentenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible.
For further information, please see the following link: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/617883.html.
Other students choose to live in a "WG" (shared apartment) with German students or other international students.
The Career Service of the University of Göttingen offers individual support to facilitate your successful transition from the academic to the professional world — whether you want to work in Germany or abroad. Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific "Career Impulse Sessions", workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme in “Building International Careers” as well as digital career tools and a virtual community for international employment opportunities: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/292.html.
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