The whole study programme is offered in English.
15 June (international applicants)
The "International Performance Analysis of Sport" Master of Science programme is an inter-university Master's course of study that involves three European universities: Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, University Tras-os-Montes (in Vila Real, Portugal) and Lithuanian Sports University (in Kaunas, Lithuania). The Master's programme relies on the mobility resources of the ERASMUS+ scheme for students to be able to complete their academic programme at the three universities.
The Master's course aims to:
Courses – Common Subjects:
Modules 1 and 2 will be taught at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany.
Modules 3 and 4 will be taught at University of Tras-os-Montes in Vila Real, Portugal.
Modules 5 and 6 will be taught at Lithuanian Sports University in Kaunas, Lithuania.
Module 7 will be completed at one of the three universities, which is to be chosen by the students.
Module 8 will be managed by the university with which the students registered.
This study programme takes place in three different countries in Europe:
The internship will take place in the fourth semester and will last a minimum of 12 weeks.
Currently, the semester fee is 155.20 EUR. It covers services offered by the "Studentenwerk" (student union) and the student representatives. Enrolled students receive a semester ticket for free use of public transport, student discounts in the campus cafeteria, etc.
A minimum of 861 EUR per month must be budgeted for accommodation, cost of living, health insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses. In comparison with many other towns and cities, the rental prices in Magdeburg are still relatively low. There are no tuition fees for the majority of programmes, and the semester fee already includes the cost of bus and tram travel within Magdeburg. The following link provides a fair picture of the cost of living in Magdeburg: Finance.
The university provides a limited number of excellence scholarships. Eligible candidates are students in advanced semesters who clearly show above-average results. Scholarships cannot be provided for new students.
A Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Sports and Engineering, Physiotherapy or other relevant sports-oriented or technical discipline
Applicants are expected to have a good command of spoken and written English.
Checklist for application:
We accept the following certificates:
OR school or Bachelor's degree (complete study time in English) from
NB: Documents must be certified.
15 June (international applicants)
It is possible to find a part-time job as a research or student assistant at one of the faculties or in the university administration (maximum: 80 hours per month). Other opportunities are student jobs at different companies, restaurants, and shops. Information on how to find a job can be found on our website: Career Service.
The "Studentenwerk" (student union) in Magdeburg manages the on-campus halls of residence (mostly one- to four-room apartments). Currently, the monthly rent ranges from 200 to 370 EUR per room (approx. 12 to 35 square meters), depending on the size and furnishing. Rooms in the halls of residence are limited in number. The accommodation application can be found on the website of the Studentenwerk.
The Studentenwerk assists all new students in finding adequate accommodation, either on or off campus. Private accommodation is available on the Magdeburg accommodation market. However, fully furnished units are in somewhat short supply.
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