Courses are held in English (100%).
There is only an autumn intake for applications to the first semester.
Students can only start their studies in spring if they are applying to a higher semester (for that, please check the specific application deadlines on the website).
The courses are offered in presence on campus.
Non-EU applicants: 1 December to 15 July (the earlier the application, the earlier the admission)
EU applicants: 15 May to 15 July
Please always check the website beforehand to see if there are any changes to these deadlines.
How does the European Union's internal market work?
What is the impact of marketing in society?
How are European states organised economically?
What is the symbolic role of refugees in Europe?
How can I identify the scenographic concepts in staged European history?
What is the influence of culture in the structuring of society?
Or
How can I become an entrepreneur?
What do I need to do to become a university lecturer?
How can I write a newspaper article?
How is a museum organised?
If you are interested in answering any of these questions or similar questions, if you are interested in Europe and its relation to the world, if you are interested in solving problems from several perspectives, if you are interested in understanding society better, then European Cultures and Society is the right choice for you!
The three-year Bachelor's programme is offered at the campus of the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF).
This Bachelor's programme is an interdisciplinary study programme focusing on the cultural and social sciences of Europe. Empirical research methods as well as hermeneutic methods and critical thinking enable students to work in interdisciplinary settings.
One of the particular features throughout this programme is its project-based application of academic knowledge in the fields of research, journalism, art and scenography or entrepreneurship. This prepares students for dealing with the practical challenges of their future careers.
As an international BA, with all classes taught in English, the programme requires the completion of one semester abroad.
Join a Bachelor's programme
Join European Cultures and Society.
EUCS follows a modular structure, which makes it more adaptable to students' needs and preferences than other Bachelor's programmes. Therefore, the structure presented below is flexible.
Introduction (first and second semester):
Development and Focus (third semester onward):
During the third semester students choose one of two points of focus: either "European Cultures" or "European Society". Within the chosen point of focus, students deepen their academic knowledge in the “Topics and Disciplines” area as well as their practical abilities in the “Doing Europe” area by expanding their research methodology skills and implementing their knowledge in one project field. Students also have elective topics from other areas at this time.
Students deepen their knowledge through the interdisciplinary study of current problems and debates related to European cultures or society.
During the fourth or fifth semester, students complete their semester abroad. To help them prepare, language courses are offered that are free of charge.
The sixth semester is mainly dedicated to writing the Bachelor’s thesis with the support of a colloquium and other academic courses.
European focus:
This programme exposes students to a wide range of topics and disciplines presented from various perspectives, which enables them to understand European issues and improve their problem-solving skills.
Project-based learning:
Semester abroad:
To enrich their perspective on Europe, all students complete a semester abroad during their studies. The goal is to experience first-hand different cultures, societies, languages, educational systems, etc.
After completing this Bachelor's programme, you will be prepared to start your career, develop your own projects or continue to pursue a Master's programme anywhere in the world.
The Europa-Universität Flensburg offers students the possibility to join one of the following Master's programmes:
There is a student fee of 276.90 EUR per semester. The fee includes the services of the "Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein" (providing students with student prices at the cafeteria, activities and free psychological counselling), the AStA (providing free activities organised by the Student Union) and AktivBus. The semester ticket entitles the holder to free public bus/train transportation in Hamburg and within the state of Schleswig-Holstein, where Flensburg is located.
The cost of living is generally slightly lower than in major German cities. A budget of 700 to 850 EUR per month should cover the basic cost of living, including rent. More details are available here.
The Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) participates in the "Deutschlandstipendienprogramm".
A high school background considered equivalent to the German "Abitur" is required.
More information can be found here or here.
International applicants can prove they possess sufficient knowledge of English by a school-leaving qualification from an English-speaking school qualifying for university entrance, by the completion of an undergraduate degree programme of at least 180 credit points in which the language of instruction and examination is English, or by obtaining one of the following certificates:
National applicants may also prove their knowledge of the English language by showing an average grade of at least 10 points in the subject English during the German "gymnasiale Oberstufe", with English being continued up until the point that the high school diploma has been awarded (average value of the last four semesters).
For all applicants: The certificate proving knowledge of English must not have been obtained longer than two years prior to the start of the study programme.
Non-EU applicants: 1 December to 15 July (the earlier the application, the earlier the admission)
EU applicants: 15 May to 15 July
Please always check the website beforehand to see if there are any changes to these deadlines.
Europa-Universität Flensburg
Zulassungsstelle
Auf dem Campus 1
24943 Flensburg
Germany
More information about the application procedure can be found here.
Students may work as language tutors, student assistants, at the university library or in similar positions.
There is also the possibility to find a student job in the city of Flensburg in the several companies and services available.
Please see concrete examples here.
In any case, knowledge of the German language might be required (minimum B1 CEFRL).
There are five dormitories around campus and the city where accommodation can be found. More information and application for admission can be found here. The application must be sent directly to the Housing Department of Student Services ("Studentenwerk").
However, most students prefer to live in shared apartments in the city centre. There are many opportunities to find a room in one of these shared apartments online, in newspapers and in several advertisements spread around campus. In August, the Campus Angels of the Europa-Universität Flensburg can help you with the task of finding accommodation.
Campus Career – Flensburg offers individual consultation with students, guidance related to student jobs and career start, organises events with regional employers, organises workshops on how to write a CV or an application letter, supports student entrepreneurship, etc.
The study programme also offers a full month of events related to specific career paths and networking with alumni. This series of events is usually organised in the month of April.
The International Centre offers support pre-arrival, during the stay in Flensburg and after departure to international students, staff and doctoral candidates joining the Europa-Universität Flensburg. Support can be found here.
Situated in the German-Danish border region, Germany's northernmost university is a young university. Founded in 1946 by the British, it was awarded university status in 2000. Since 2014, it has been known as "Europa-Universität". In 2017, the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) adapted its semester times to correspond with international semester times: In the spring semester, the lecture period runs from March to June; in the fall semester, it runs from September to December. With around 6,300 students, it is a comparatively small university. Young people from around 90 nations study on the Flensburg campus.
The main study programmes focus on educational science and interdisciplinary European studies as well as on environmental sciences / sustainable development.
The location in the border region is ideal for a university with a mission to live the European dream of intercultural encounters and explore its reality. For almost 30 years, Europa-Universität Flensburg and Danish Syddansk Universitet have been working closely together. Their double degree courses in economics offer students the opportunity to obtain degrees from both universities simultaneously.
The region is characterised by beaches, wind, and the sea. Situated directly on the fjord, with its impressive old buildings, low rent, a lively cultural scene, and close proximity to Scandinavia, Flensburg offers excellent living and studying conditions.
The city of Flensburg is characterised by its waterside location and by the immediate proximity of its neighbouring country, Denmark. Located at the northernmost point in Germany, the city of Flensburg is the gateway to Scandinavia. It is only a few miles drive to the Danish border; the Kingdom of Denmark is located even closer to Flensburg than Husum or Kiel, and it can actually be seen from the beach at Wassersleben.
The campus is located about two kilometres from the city centre. Approximately one in ten residents of Flensburg is enrolled at Europa-Universität Flensburg or at the University of Applied Sciences. This is particularly noticeable during the summer months, when there is a lively atmosphere in this university town. As soon as the cold days are over and the last lectures have ended, students meet at the beach or at "the place to be" in the harbour, the "Hafenspitze".
Whether it's the reflecting water, the sail boats rocking gently in the waves, the sunset, or the fact that there is always someone you know – everyone likes the heart of Flensburg.
Away from the water, Flensburg's historical city centre and its identity, developed over many centuries, is one of the landmarks of the city. Spared attacks in times of war, Art Nouveau style houses and old villas can be found everywhere in the city. Its small streets are home to cafés, numerous courtyards, rum producers, a wide pedestrian zone, harbour pubs, and several beaches.
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