Master
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Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) is an interdisciplinary degree program that allows students to acquire in-depth academic and methodological skills and additional key skills on decision-making processes in East and South Asia. Students can choose their specialization from the courses offered at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and organize their own semester abroad. The program focuses on decision-making processes in entrepreneurial, political and cultural situations, developing a cross-cultural perspective. Students gain knowledge from areas of Chinese studies, history, philosophy, religious studies, economics, social and cultural anthropology and the history of science. SDAC is a full time, four semester M.A. program supported by the Elite Network of Bavaria. This non-consecutive Master's program draws from the fields of social and cultural anthropologies, political science, history, gender studies, economics, sociology, philosophy, and area studies. In SDAC, anthropology is the guiding discipline with ethnography and qualitative research as the main methods, however, all courses are taught in a spirit of multi perspectivity. Please note: This degree program will be discontinued with effect from the winter semester 2026/27; students will be admitted or enrolled for the last time at the start of the winter semester 2025/26.
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Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) is an interdisciplinary degree program that allows students to acquire in-depth academic and methodological skills and additional key skills on decision-making processes in East and South Asia. Students can choose their specialization from the courses offered at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and organize their own semester abroad. The program focuses on decision-making processes in entrepreneurial, political and cultural situations, developing a cross-cultural perspective. Students gain knowledge from areas of Chinese studies, history, philosophy, religious studies, economics, social and cultural anthropology and the history of science. SDAC is a full time, four semester M.A. program supported by the Elite Network of Bavaria. This non-consecutive Master's program draws from the fields of social and cultural anthropologies, political science, history, gender studies, economics, sociology, philosophy, and area studies. In SDAC, anthropology is the guiding discipline with ethnography and qualitative research as the main methods, however, all courses are taught in a spirit of multi perspectivity. Please note: This degree program will be discontinued with effect from the winter semester 2026/27; students will be admitted or enrolled for the last time at the start of the winter semester 2025/26.
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
English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.
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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How do I apply to Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Is Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures 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 Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), 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 Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg — 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.