BeNeLux Studiesfull time

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Paderborn
Deadlines
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • International Relations
  • Intercultural Studies

Annotation

Ein*e Expert*in für die Benelux-Staaten zu sein, bedeutet, ihre Beziehungen untereinander und zu ihren Nachbarn, ihre Vorreiterfunktion in Europa und wichtige Stellung in der Welt genau zu kennen: Für diese Ziele bietet der Masterstudiengang BeNeLux-Studien auf der Grundlage trilingualer Lehre (Französisch, Niederländisch, Deutsch) und breiter wissenschaftlicher Expertise nicht nur umfangreiches Fachwissen, sondern auch Praxisorientierung, (digitale) Medienkompetenz und ein anspruchsvolles Praktikumsprogramm im Benelux-Raum mit Europa-Schwerpunkt.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

focus in German Studies, History, Media Studies, Dutch Studies, Political Science, Romance Studies, Economics or Business Administration or in an interdisciplinary Bachelor's degree course with a focus on European Studies Proficiency in French and Dutch, one of the two languages at CEFR level A2 and the other at B2

Lecture period

  • 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026
  • 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    No information

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

    Information from the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.12.2025 - 21.03.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    More information is to follow

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.12.2025 - 21.03.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    More information is to follow

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

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

    Information at the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026

    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026

    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

French, Dutch