Politics and Society of Eastern Asiafull time

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Tübingen
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • East Asian Studies
  • Asian Studies

Target group

The course consists of three types of modules: 1) from regional science modules consisting of seminars on politics and society in Greater China and Japan \; 2) from social science modules, in which lectures and seminars provide the analytical tools to deal with the target regions \; 3) Specialist modules, in which the specialist language Chinese or Japanese are spoken and written. The course thus offers a comprehensive overview of political and social developments in Japan and Greater China \; the investigation of internal and intraregional areas of conflict \; the analysis of regionalization and integration trends in East Asia \; systematic training in dealing with Japanese or Chinese-language sources, as well as the teaching of translation techniques and language courses

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 25.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 06.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.04.2026 - 15.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    Please note different application deadlines for Master’s degree courses. You can find an overview here: https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/111543 Lottery selection from 01.09.2022 up to and including 20.09.2022

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.04.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.04.2026 - 30.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    No changes despite CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC!

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    Please note deviating deadlines for Master’s courses!

Tuition fees

All information about tuition fees for international students (EUR 1,500 per semester) and for a second degree course (EUR 650 per semester) can be found on our website.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German