Sciences Po Lille (France)
Courses are held in German and French. English only serves as a third language.
The programme begins in September at Sciences Po Lille.
1 May for the following winter semester
For details on the application process, please see the information at http://www.uni-muenster.de/IfPol/international/lille.html.
For candidates interested in the application process at Sciences Po Lille, please consult their website as well as the website of Parcoursup.
Tuition fees only apply to the years spent in Lille (first, third, and fifth years [last year optional]). Tuition fees in Lille are calculated according to parents' income, and possibilities of scholarships in addition to the scholarship from the Franco-German University are offered.
There are no tuition fees at the University of Münster.
This integrated study programme of the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille (IEP Lille) and the Institute of Political Science of the University of Münster has existed for over twenty years. The unique features of the combined Bachelor's and Master's degree in "International and European Governance" are both the Franco-German cooperation and the international focus. Thanks to integrated stays in France (with a duration of at least 40% of the time spent in the programme), students can gain deep insight into another culture and university system without prolonging their studies. The cooperation runs under the roof of the Franco-German University, which supports our students during their studies abroad with a scholarship.
The study programme in Lille follows a multidisciplinary approach with courses in Economy, Law, History, and Political Science. It offers many specialisations at the Master's level, including European affairs, international trade and finance, and sustainable development. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on political science in Münster, focussing on topics of (global and regional) governance and civil society. Additionally, students can choose electives in geography, economics, communications, and sociology.
The programme aims to enhance the understanding and the capabilities to analyse international and European governance structures. Therefore, the curriculum pays special attention to scientific methodological training and the integration of theory and empiricism. Students learn to reflect critically on processes of globalisation. They study issues concerning international political economy, such as sustainable consumption and financial crises, and engage in scientific realms of multi-layered governance processes. The goal is to enable the students to reflect upon Europe's role in the world, contextualising historical and political developments to better understand current conflicts and challenges. The transfer of knowledge is application-oriented, enabling students to critically assess political processes and cultural and social connections. For this, the students have to complete a mandatory two-month internship in the fourth year (first Master's year), and they have the option to pursue a second internship of five to six months during their last year (second Master's year).
The unique feature of this course is that it takes place at two different universities, Sciences Po Lille and the University of Münster. There is an annual change of location, so the first and third years happen in Lille (France) and the second and fourth years in Münster (Germany). Students can choose between Münster and Lille or another certified partner university for their fifth year.
The course of study is a consecutive Bachelor's-Master's combination programme, and the French degree is awarded after the fifth year of study. Nevertheless, there is the offer to integrate into the programme at the Master's level. This non-consecutive offer takes three years, starting with a year in Lille, continuing in Münster, and ending with a year in Lille or Münster or at another certified university among our partner institutions. The Master's concludes with the Award of the Master of Arts from the University of Münster and the Diplôme de Sciences Po Lille.
The first year at Sciences Po Lille is a comprehensive programme that teaches economics, history, law, and language courses. It forms the basis for choosing various Master's specifications, ranging from European Careers over Sustainable Development to Organisational Communication for the third year and possibly the fifth year. At the University of Münster, the focus of the studies lies in political sciences, starting with introductory courses (e.g. international relations, political theory), courses in methodology, and a variety of elective courses in the second year, followed by a focus on International and European Governance in the fourth and possible fifth year.
Due to the particular organisation of the course, students spend every other year abroad, i.e. half of their studies, either in Lille (France) or in Münster (Germany).
The students conduct at least one compulsory internship in the fourth year, with the option of another mandatory internship in the fifth year in Lille.
PDF DownloadDue to the special organisation of the course, students spend every other year (thus half of their studies) abroad, either in Lille (France) or in Münster (Germany).
The students conduct at least one compulsory internship in the fourth year, with the option of another compulsory internship in the fifth year in Lille.
Tuition fees only apply to the years spent in Lille (first, third, and fifth years [last year optional]). Tuition fees in Lille are calculated according to parents' income, and possibilities of scholarships in addition to the scholarship from the Franco-German University are offered.
There are no tuition fees at the University of Münster.
Students must pay a semester contribution fee of 316.98 EUR per semester. This includes a "semester ticket" covering public transportation in the greater Münster area as well as the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
You can find more information here:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/studieninteressierte/en/einschreibung/semesterbeitrag.shtml
We recommend that students budget at least 900 EUR per month to cover personal expenses (accommodation, living expenses, health insurance).
The Franco-German University supports this study programme. The students receive a scholarship of 300 EUR per month during their study abroad period.
University entrance qualification
The study programme requires proficient French and German language skills to follow the university classes in Lille and Münster. The language skills are tested during the application process, particularly during the personal interviews by the Franco-German application board. Comparability of proficiency in French within the cohort is achieved by a C-Test (university-internal). To pass the test, candidates must attain a minimum score of 70 points out of 100.
Candidates who are native speakers of French can apply via our partner, Sciences Po Lille. During the selection process, proficiency in German is tested via a written examination and especially via the personal interviews by the Franco-German application board.
1 May for the following winter semester
For details on the application process, please see the information at http://www.uni-muenster.de/IfPol/international/lille.html.
For candidates interested in the application process at Sciences Po Lille, please consult their website as well as the website of Parcoursup.
Applications should be sent to fifa@uni-muenster.de.
Please check out our website for further information regarding the application process: https://www.uni-muenster.de/IfPol/international/lillemaster.html.
Part-time employment is only possible during the years spent studying at the University of Münster.
As in all popular university cities in Germany, accommodation is in high demand and is not easy to find in Münster – but it’s not impossible either!
Please contact the International Office (Bachelor's and Master's students) or the WWU Graduate Centre (doctoral candidates) for advice. Please also note that the University of Münster (like most German public universities) does not have its own student halls of residence.
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