Comparative and Middle East Politics and Society (CMEPS)

Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen · Tübingen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Tübingen
Apply by
Register by 15 May 2027
Starts
Winter semester
Tuition
€3,000

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
The selection of students is based on academic capabilities, personal qualification and motivation. You are eligible to study in the CMEPS programme if you: hold a BA degree or equivalent a) in political science or a related social science or b) in Middle Eastern studies, Islamic studies or a related discipline (only at the University of Tübingen) provide evidence of your proficiency in English (see below) At the University of Tübingen, applicants' Bachelor's grades must be 2.5 or better (on the German grading scale); at AUC, a GPA of at least 3.2 is required. At the University of Tübingen, required documents for application comprise the following: high school diploma, BA certificate / transcripts of records, CV, a letter of motivation (up to two pages), proof of English language requirements Optional documents are: evidence of other achievements (internships, work experience, etc.), contact details of an academic referee (if desired – to be noted in CV) At the American University in Cairo: Make sure to select "Graduate Admissions" and the correct entry date as well as the concentration for the MA in Comparative & Middle East Politics and Society (CMEPS) on the application form.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 Reading: 21 Listening: 21 Speaking: 21 Writing: 21 IELTS Academic: 6.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 February - 15 May
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About this programme

The CMEPS programme combines excellent training in political science with a focus on the Middle East. It features a unique structure to hone students’ skills in their original area of knowledge and to add another complementary academic discipline to their portfolios. Tübingen's CMEPS programme kicks off with an intensive introductory political science course before the start of the semester. A study trip to international organisations, development agencies, and important political and cultural institutions takes place in the winter of the first semester at Tübingen University. Students with an area studies background at Tübingen and students at AUC pursue the “Political Science” profile. They focus on courses in research methods and theories of political science and non-native speakers take some courses in advanced Arabic. Students with a Political Science background at Tübingen pursue the “Arabic” profile and take intensive Arabic language courses for beginners during the first two semesters. Throughout the first three semesters, all students take the core CMEPS political science courses such as Comparative Politics of the Middle East, Regime Change and Democratisation, Comparative Theories of Political Science, and International Cooperation and Development. Additionally, students can choose a few elective courses during their first three semesters. This could, for example, be a course on international relations or the political economy of the Middle East, international migr

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