Courses are held either in English or German.
An application is possible at any time of the year.
Modern area studies play an important role in understanding the effects of historical and ongoing globalisation. Social and cultural phenomena in the modern world can no longer be understood in isolation, and consequently, regions must be studied in the context of their links and relationships with other regions. We therefore support the claim that East and Southeast Europe cannot be understood in isolation; they can only be understood in the context of their interrelations with other world regions.
Our research focuses on the period commencing in approximately 1800, a period of dramatic and continuing change in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. This was a period which distinguishes the region in a European context and has generated not only a rich field of study but also a great need for research. We support our Graduate students in pursuing these agenda.
Additional Support is offered by the GraduateCenter.