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Europa-Universität Viadrina
Master German Social Sciences

Culture and History of Central and Eastern Europe

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Culture and History of Central and Eastern Europe at Viadrina is unique because it not only imparts knowledge about Central and Eastern Europe but is also anchored in the border region between Germany and Poland. At Germany's easternmost university, professors and students from Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and other countries from Europe and the world come together to work interdisciplinarily on challenges, perspectives, and problems of Eastern European culture and history in their pan-European context. The typically small seminar size at Viadrina enables intensive supervision by professors and enlivens contact between students. Two research libraries, that of Viadrina and that of Collegium Polonicum, are available to them. The program consists of six modules with 12 ECTS credits each, an additional module with 18 ECTS credits for foreign language training and practical study components, and the master's thesis with a final colloquium worth 30 ECTS credits. The total study volume is 120 ECTS credits.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Culture and History of Central and Eastern Europe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Culture and History of Central and Eastern Europe at Europa-Universität Viadrina

Is Culture and History of Central and Eastern Europe at Europa-Universität Viadrina taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Culture and History of Central and Eastern Europe programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Culture and History of Central and Eastern Europe at Europa-Universität Viadrina? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Culture and History of Central and Eastern Europe? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Europa-Universität Viadrina — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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