Teaching language & entry conditions
- Degree level
- Master's
- Teaching language
- English
- Duration
- 2 years (120 ECTS)
- Intake
- October each year.
English-taught academic programme with compulsory study of Chinese, Japanese or Korean; applicants cannot choose their mother tongue for that language training.
Where you will study
Campus Duisburg; IN-EAST, Forsthausweg 2, Building LE.
Official teaching location ↗Official teaching-language information ↗Academic and language preparation
Relevant bachelor's in social sciences/economics or related field, German-equivalent grade 2.5 or better; English evidence, professor's recommendation, CV and statement of purpose. Current application form gives IELTS at least 6.5 in every section or TOEFL iBT 90 with writing 24–30; exemptions and equivalent proofs are listed.
Official entry requirements ↗Application route and preparation
Non-EU applicants use the International Office online portal; the recurring window is 1 May–15 July for October entry. The 2026 deadline has passed; a separately dated 2027 call is not verified. EU and eligible EU-educated applicants follow the programme's email route.
A published programme does not mean every intake is open. Confirm the academic year, applicant category, required documents and submission deadline on the official application page.
Tuition and funding context
Programme FAQ confirms no additional tuition. The university's winter 2026/27 guidance estimates the separate semester contribution at €367.80, including the public-transport ticket. The older FAQ's approximate €310 figure is superseded for budgeting.
Official fee conditions ↗Build a budget →Before you shortlist
- Compare your prior subject and modules with the curricular prerequisites.
- Check the teaching and assessment language and the accepted evidence.
- Confirm campus, modules and any compulsory attendance or placement conditions.
- Keep the current official call and record your programme-specific deadlines.