Modern China Studies

Universitat Freiburg · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English Chinese
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
full-time part-time (study alongside work)
Campus
Freiburg im Breisgau
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester
Tuition
€3,000

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Minimum admission requirements Bachelor's degree with an overall grade of 2.5 or above according to the German system ( https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/grade-conversion-formula-for-grades-earned-outside-germany/ ) and at least 50% of coursework (60 ECTS) in a social sciences or humanities field Knowledge of English and Chinese (details below) Chinese nationals must submit a valid "APS-Zertifikat" if their studies were completed at a Chinese university.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 TOEFL Essentials: 10 Reading: 10 Listening: 10 Speaking: 10 Writing: 10 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 100 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 100 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: until 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: until 15 April
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About this programme

The MA in Modern China Studies at the Institute of Chinese Studies, University of Freiburg (Germany), is a two-year, English-language Master's programme with an emphasis on conducting original research. The programme is especially strong in modern Chinese history, society, and culture (twentieth century to the present). Coursework focuses on honing research skills and methods, improving language skills through source readings or translation classes, and an integrated semester abroad. Students also have the opportunity to work for one of the institute's on-going research projects related to modern Chinese history or participate in an internship. Students are taught by and work with an international group of scholars and have access to a robust research infrastructure that includes local collections (such as the offline collection of the Maoist Legacy project) and the CrossAsia system, which grants access to important online Chinese databases useful for conducting research. More information about the MA programme and how to apply can be found on the website .

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