The study programme is completely conducted in English.
Please refer to https://www.uni-flensburg.de/europeanstudies/application-admission?mtm_campaign=daad_eus&mtm_kwd=application for further information.
The MA European Studies (MA EUS) is a full-time, two-year degree programme taught exclusively in English. Being an interdisciplinary and international programme, the MA EUS attracts students from all over the world.
The Master's programme emphasises comprehensive and in-depth insights into relevant European issues within the disciplines of the social sciences and the humanities, such as economic and political theories, European law, European ideas and European contemporary history.
The MA European Studies comprises both compulsory and elective subjects. The compulsory courses are built around the following three main dimensions of the programme: European law and politics, European society and economy, European humanities.
Due to the diversity of our students with their multifaceted backgrounds as well as the many views on the above-mentioned topics, students have the chance to look at the idea of Europe from many different perspectives.
During the third semester, students will have the possibility to study abroad either in an accredited programme or within our double degree programme. Studying in Flensburg allows students to combine academic training with a memorable intercultural experience!
First semester:
Second semester:
Third semester: In the third semester, electives can be chosen within the following areas (30 CP):
Fourth semester: Master's thesis (with obligatory attendance at colloquium). The Master's thesis represents 80% and its defence represents 20% of the grade.
Students are encouraged and supported while completing an internship. An internship of a minimum duration of three weeks (full-time) related to the subjects covered during the programme can be recognised as an elective course (max. 5 CP). Students have to file a report, which will be graded pass or fail. The result will not impact the final grade.
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 a bit 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".
Applicants for admission to the Master's programme in European Studies must have accomplished the following:
a. They must have obtained an undergraduate degree (for example, a BA or in Germany a "Magister" or "Diplom" degree or "Staatsexamen" state examination) from an institution of higher education in Germany or elsewhere of at least three years of study. The degree must be in a subject or a combination of subjects relevant for the Master's programme in the field of humanities, social sciences, law or economics. Applicants must prove that they have completed this course of study in the top third of their class.
b. They must have acquired sufficient knowledge of the English language (details below).
c. They must have completed at least 15 CP in statistics or social-scientific methods. If no more than 5 CP are lacking, applicants are permitted to take part in the selection process. Upon admission, the admission committee will decide about the kind, extent and time frame of the coursework that needs to be completed.
Please note that admission to the programme is subject to the condition that proof of an undergraduate degree as prescribed in "subsection a" is provided.
The applicant must provide at least one official document proving his or her knowledge of English to be at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of this is provided either by submitting a school leaving certificate from an English-speaking school entitling the holder to admission to higher education or an English certificate of competence (for example, TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate OR the online-based LanguageCert International ESOL C1 Expert).
Please refer to https://www.uni-flensburg.de/europeanstudies/application-admission?mtm_campaign=daad_eus&mtm_kwd=application for further information.
Please refer to https://www.uni-flensburg.de/europeanstudies/application-admission?mtm_campaign=daad_eus&mtm_kwd=application for further information.
Please see information about how to apply here: https://www.uni-flensburg.de/europeanstudies/application-admission?mtm_campaign=daad_eus&mtm_kwd=application
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.
More information on part-time jobs and student internships can be found here:
https://www.uni-flensburg.de/en/international/coming-to-flensburg/international-students/financing#c138610.
Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market. Residence halls: there are four residence halls in Flensburg run by the "Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein". Average rent for a furnished single room in a student residence ranges from 180-245 EUR per month (including water, heating, and internet). All halls of residence are self-catered with shared kitchen and cooking facilities. To apply directly, please refer to: https://studentenwerk.sh/en/live-overview.
Private accommodation: The University Students' Union (AStA) keeps a list of accommodation available for rent and offers help in finding private accommodation within Flensburg: https://www.uni-flensburg.de/en/international/coming-to-flensburg/international-students/before-you-come-to-flensburg#c138353
Students will receive further information with their admission letters.
International students find lots of personal support for all phases of their studies at: https://www.uni-flensburg.de/en/international/coming-to-flensburg/international-students/financing?mtm_campaign=daad_eus&mtm_kwd=financing#c138610.
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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