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Philipps-Universität Marburg
Master German Social Sciences

Middle Eastern Politics and Economics MasterMiddle Eastern Politics and Economics

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The interdisciplinary Middle Eastern Politics and Economics master's program represents a conjunction of political and economic sciences for the Near and Middle East regions that is unique in Germany. Following a subject-relevant bachelor's program, the master's program expands regional and linguistic knowledge (Arabic and Persian) and develops and discusses topics at the interfaces of politics and economics in a research-oriented manner. Students should have interest in analyzing socio-political conflicts in the Near and Middle East from interdisciplinary perspectives and in pursuing independent political-economic questions. The program focuses on content interwoven into economics and politics such as resource conflicts, distribution of oil revenues, correlations of prosperity and development, political effects of investment, Islamic economic policy, and clientelism. The master's degree qualifies graduates for professional work in international institutions and organizations, international commercial enterprises, science and research institutions, political consulting, and media/publishing.

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

Middle Eastern Politics and Economics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Middle Eastern Politics and Economics Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg

Is Middle Eastern Politics and Economics Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg 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 Middle Eastern Politics and Economics Master 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 Middle Eastern Politics and Economics Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg? ▼

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 Middle Eastern Politics and Economics Master? ▼

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 Philipps-Universität Marburg — 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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