Master's in Modern East Asian Studies (MEAS)

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main · Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Frankfurt am Main
Apply by
Register by 15 August 2026
Starts
Winter semester

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €20,000 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
The programme welcomes applications from students with a first degree in social sciences (especially law [including first state examination in law], management/economics, and political sciences), in East Asia-related humanities (Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, South-East Asian Studies) or in history or anthropology. The assessment of each applicant will consider not only the quality of their first degree, but also their ability to draft an academically sound research proposal on a topic that aligns well with the MEAS programme (see research proposal guidelines on the MEAS website). This proposal has to be submitted with the other application documents. The following documents are required: academic CV letter of motivation (500–600 words), including the name of a potential referee BA degree certificate and transcript of records Each applicant must submit a theoretically-based and academically sound research proposal (800 to 2000 words plus list of references) on a topic that aligns well with the MEAS programme. MEAS Research Proposal Guidelines can be downloaded from https://meas.uni-frankfurt.de . English language proficiency certificate (see below) language prof
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 August 2026
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Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

I. An interdisciplinary, research-oriented and international Master’s programme During the course of this two-year MA programme, students will become experts on modern East Asia (including Southeast Asia), its historical roots, and the economic, legal, political and social issues encountered in this dynamic region. They will also improve their language skills. Students take beginners' or advanced language classes in either Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean. This will allow them to work with original sources and texts in their term papers and the MA thesis. Along the way, they will develop their methodological and theoretical skills as they attend lectures and take electives on a range of core disciplines, including history, law, management and political sciences. This interdisciplinary, research-oriented MA programme will prepare students for doing their PhD and pursuing an academic career relating to East Asia – or for a professional career in this field, working in an international company or organisation. II. Unity in diversity The programme is taught in English and is designed to attract students from all continents. A competitive admission process ensures a uniform and high-calibre academic standard within an environment of diversity in terms of disciplines, nationalities, cultures and languages. The key admission criteria are outstanding Bachelor's degree grades and advanced academic writing skills. III. Research in dialogue: the Interdisciplinary Centre for East

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