Master of Arts in European Studies Europa-Universität Flensburg

The MA European Studies (MA EUS) is a full-time, two-year degree programme taught exclusively in English. Being an interdisciplinary and international programme, the MA EUS attracts students from all over the world.
The Master's programme emphasises comprehensive and in-depth insights into relevant European issues within the disciplines of the social sciences and the humanities, such as economic and political theories, European law, European ideas and European contemporary history.
The MA European Studies comprises both compulsory and elective subjects. The compulsory courses are built around the following three main dimensions of the programme: European law and politics, European society and economy, European humanities.
Due to the diversity of our students with their multifaceted backgrounds as well as the many views on the above-mentioned topics, students have the chance to look at the idea of Europe from many different perspectives.
During the third semester, students will have the possibility to study abroad either in an accredited programme or within our double degree programme. Studying in Flensburg allows students to combine academic training with a memorable intercultural experience!

First semester:

• European Law (part 1)
• European Politics and Policies  
• Critical Writing and Thinking
• The Politics of European Integration - Perspectives and Theories
• History of European Societies and European Integration

Second semester:

• European Law (part 2)
• European Economic Law
• Europe in the Global Economy
• Research Methods
• Sociology of European Integration
• Philosophy and Ideas of Europe

Third semester: In the third semester, electives can be chosen within the following areas (30 CP):

• European Union Affairs
• Issues and Debates in European Society
• Internship or Summer School

Fourth semester: Master's thesis

Students are encouraged and supported while completing an internship. An internship of a minimum duration of three weeks (full-time) related to the subjects covered during the programme can be recognised as an elective course. 

Application deadline can be found online.

Applicants for admission to the Master's programme in European Studies must have accomplished the following:

• They must have obtained an undergraduate degree (for example, a BA or in Germany a "Magister" or "Diplom" degree or "Staatsexamen" state examination) from an institution of higher education in Germany or elsewhere of at least three years of study. The degree must be in a subject or a combination of subjects relevant to the Master's programme in the field of humanities, social sciences, law or economics. Applicants must prove that they have completed this course of study in the top third of their class.
• They must have acquired sufficient knowledge of the English language.

There is a student fee of 379.30 EUR per semester. The fee includes the services of the "Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein" (providing students with student prices at the cafeteria, activities and free psychological counselling), the AStA (providing free activities organised by the Student Union) and the "Deutschland-Semesterticket".

The cost of living in Flensburg is generally slightly lower than in major German cities. A budget of 800 to 1,000 EUR per month should cover the basic cost of living, including rent.

Please note: To receive a German visa, you are required to submit proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself (at least 992 EUR per month, or 11,172 EUR for 12 months). You will find more information here.

International students from other countries are allowed to work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. You can find more information about part-time jobs on the DAAD website: https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/work-career/side-jobs/.

The university offers a wide range of student jobs, which are also open to international students who speak German. The city of Flensburg, being a tourist town, offers lots of part-time job opportunities for people with a good command of the English and German languages. However, it is not as easy to find a student job without German language skills.

There are the following funding opportunities within the university:

1. The Deutschlandstipendium supports talented and high-achieving students of all subjects at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.
2. Schleswig-Holstein Doctoral Scholarships: For funding, you can apply for a state doctoral scholarship awarded by the EUF. 
3. Partial scholarships provided by the Protestant Student Community (ESG)
4. Partial scholarships provided by the Catholic Student Community (KHG)

The university offers the "CampusCareer" service which is dedicated to both helping students and graduates find jobs as well as to provide workshops on application procedures, job interviews, etc. The different study programmes also have their own career days tailored to their students.

The accommodation on campus is administered by a non-profit organisation called the "Studentenwerk". The students must apply directly to them. The link is here: https://studentenwerk.sh/en/dormitories-in-flensburg.

The International Center together with the CampusEngel of Europa-Universität Flensburg, also support and helps students when it comes to finding accommodation.

There are no meal plans, since normally the students have only lunch at the cafeteria. They usually live in shared apartments with a common kitchen. Thus, they prepare breakfast and dinner at home.

Situated in the German-Danish border region, Germany's northernmost university is a young university. Founded in 1946 by the British, it was awarded university status in 2000. Since 2014, it has been known as "Europa-Universität". In 2017, the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) adapted its semester times internationally: in the spring semester, the lecture period runs from March to June and in the fall semester, it runs from September to December. With around 5,500 students, it is a comparatively small university. Young people from around 90 nations study on the Flensburg campus.

The main study programmes focus on educational science and interdisciplinary European studies as well as on environmental sciences / sustainable development.

The location in the border region is ideal for a university with a mission to live the European dream of intercultural encounters and explore its reality. For almost 30 years, Europa-Universität Flensburg and Danish Syddansk Universitet have been working closely together. Their double degree programmes in economics offer students the opportunity to obtain degrees from both universities simultaneously.

The region is characterised by beaches, wind, and the sea. Situated directly on the fjord, with its impressive old buildings, low rent, a lively cultural scene, and close proximity to Scandinavia, Flensburg offers excellent living and studying conditions.

The city of Flensburg is characterised by its waterside location and by the immediate proximity of its neighbouring country, Denmark. Located at the northernmost point in Germany, the city of Flensburg is the gateway to Scandinavia. It is only a few miles drive to the Danish border; the Kingdom of Denmark is located even closer to Flensburg than Husum or Kiel, and it can actually be seen from the beach at Wassersleben.

The campus is located about two kilometres from the city centre. Approximately one in ten residents of Flensburg is enrolled at Europa-Universität Flensburg or at the University of Applied Sciences. This is particularly noticeable during the summer months, when there is a lively atmosphere in this university town. As soon as the cold days are over and the last lectures have ended, students meet at the beach or at the place to be in the harbour, the "Hafenspitze".

Whether it's the reflecting water, the sailboats rocking gently in the waves, the sunset or the fact that there is always someone you know, everyone likes the heart of Flensburg.

Away from the water, Flensburg's historical city centre and its identity, developed over many centuries, is one of the landmarks of the city. Spared attacks in times of war, Art Nouveau style houses and old villas can be found everywhere in the city. Its small streets are home to cafés, numerous courtyards, rum producers, a wide pedestrian zone, harbour pubs, and several beaches.