Transcultural European Studies: Languages, Cultures, Interactions (Transkulturelle Europastudien: Sprachen, Kulturen, Interaktionen, TES) Europa-Universität Flensburg

Transcultural European Studies (TES) is an interdisciplinary degree programme that spans three countries and languages: Germany (German), France (French), and Spain (Spanish). The programme focuses on cultural, literary and media studies as well as languages and plurilingual skills.

Studying in three European universities, TES students immerse themselves in a curriculum that is geared towards languages, culture, literature and media in the European intercultural and transcultural contexts. This prepares them to tackle historical, current and future European issues in a global context in a theoretically, practically and methodologically reflective manner in four European languages: French, German, Spanish, and English.

The curriculum builds on the three pillars:
I - Language acquisition
II - Europe
III - Culture, language, literature & media

The programme can be started at Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF, Germany), Universidad de Málaga (UMA, Spain) or Université de Strasbourg (Unistra, Strasbourg). Each university has their own application procedure. Students start at the university where they have been admitted. The information given here refers mainly to a study start at Europa-Universität Flensburg.

During the first three years of study, students take courses in various modules from the three programme pillars: "Language acquisition," "Europe", and "Culture, language, literature & media." These modules are offered at all three universities, with the specific focus varying depending on the expertise of each institution.

While the module plan is fixed, students have the option to select some sub-modules (such as language courses) to suit their specific goals and interests.

The PDF shows the modules available to TES students who begin the programme at EUF. The order of their stays in France and Spain will be determined on an individual basis.

• Universidad de Málaga, Spain (UMA)
• Université de Strasbourg, France (Unistra)

In the final year, students complete a mandatory internship lasting at least eight weeks, typically in one of the partner countries (France or Spain).

Students from all three universities also jointly organise a student conference that rotates among the three universities.

A high school degree deemed equivalent to the German "Abitur" is required.

Applicants have to provide proof of a minimum level B1 in French or Spanish and a minimum level A1 in the other language (French or Spanish) at the time of application at Europa-Universität Flensburg. Information on admissible language certificates can be found here.

Depending on the student's language skills in French, German and Spanish, the degree programme can also be started at Universidad de Málaga or Université de Strasbourg (application at the respective university).

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.