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International Relations and Development Policy University of Duisburg-Essen

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Duisburg

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • International Relations
  • Political Science
  • Development Co-operation

Focus

Area Studies: Africa, Europe, East Asia, Peace and conflict research, Development Policy/Development Cooperation, North-South Relations, Methods of Social Science, Practice of Development Cooperation

Annotation

Without admission restrictions (first semester)\;

A completed university degree is required\; Possibly further entrance requirements (see examination regulations, inquire at the faculty)

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

For more information, please see our detailed degree course description.

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027The dates are inclusive of the first and last day specified.

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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