Participants can choose to write the Bachelor's thesis in German or English.
German applicants: 15 September
International applicants: 15 July via uni-assist
The European Studies Bachelor's programme at the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is an interdisciplinary course of studies focussing on European integration with a particular emphasis on the European Union. The disciplines included cover the following: political science, sociology, economics, history, and two foreign languages. The regular BA programme covers six semesters, including a semester abroad. Language courses (including Western European and Eastern European languages), a semester abroad (usually the fifth semester), and a six-week internship at an institution outside of the university are compulsory.
Compulsory Modules:
Elective modules (50 ECTS) in historical studies, social sciences, and economics will be studied during the fourth, fifth (= abroad, 30 ECTS), and sixth semesters.
In the BA course, studying one semester at one of our partner universities abroad is obligatory (usually in the fifth semester, 30 ECTS).
A work placement of six weeks is obligatory. Programme coordinators will assist students in finding an appropriate internship.
Currently, the semester fee is 155.20 EUR. It covers services offered by the "Studentenwerk" (student union) and the student representatives. Enrolled students receive a semester ticket for free use of public transport, student discounts in the campus cafeteria, etc.
A minimum of 861 EUR per month must be budgeted for accommodation, cost of living, health insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses. In comparison with many other towns and cities, the rental prices in Magdeburg are still relatively low. There are no tuition fees for the majority of programmes, and the semester fee already includes the cost of bus and tram travel within Magdeburg. The following link provides a fair picture of the cost of living in Magdeburg: Finance.
The university provides a limited number of excellence scholarships. Eligible candidates are students in advanced semesters who clearly show above-average results. Scholarships cannot be provided for new students.
Higher education access certificate (equivalent to German "Abitur", e.g. A-levels)
All applicants need a certificate of English at level B2.
International applicants need German skills commensurate to DSH Level 2, TestDaF Level 4, ZOP, or equivalent.
Moodle and Zoom will be provided.
German applicants: 15 September
International applicants: 15 July via uni-assist
For international applicants:
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
It is possible to find a part-time job as a research or student assistant at one of the faculties or in the university administration (maximum: 80 hours per month). Other opportunities are student jobs at different companies, restaurants, and shops. Information on how to find a job can be found on our website: Career Service.
The "Studentenwerk" (student union) in Magdeburg manages the on-campus halls of residence (mostly one- to four-room apartments). Currently, the monthly rent ranges from 200 to 370 EUR per room (approx. 12 to 35 square meters), depending on the size and furnishing. Rooms in the halls of residence are limited in number. The accommodation application can be found on the website of the Studentenwerk.
The Studentenwerk assists all new students in finding adequate accommodation, either on or off campus. Private accommodation is available on the Magdeburg accommodation market. However, fully furnished units are in somewhat short supply.
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