PhD East Asian Studies (Graduate School of East Asian Studies, GEAS) at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

Structured doctoral programme with a regional focus on East Asia (China, Japan, Korea). Dissertations analyse modern or contemporary East Asia in politics, society, economy, culture, law or history. Nine places are offered for candidates with their own funding.

Faculty: Department of Political and Social Sciences | Department: Dahlem Research School | Duration: 8 semesters (3-year structured programme within a 4-year PhD process) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught; Promotion (doctorate) | Intake: Winter semester (1 October) | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

Three-year curriculum followed by a one-year writing phase. Part-time study is not possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Above-average master's degree (grade of very good or better) in area studies (Chinese, Japanese or Korean Studies) or a represented discipline with East Asia focus. English C1; Chinese, Japanese or Korean at B2 or higher (native speakers show another foreign language at B2). Documents: research proposal (max 6 pages), CV, transcripts and diplomas, statement of academic interest, two reference letters. Applications 15 September to 15 November for the following October. Dissertations in linguistics, literary studies, education, film or media studies cannot be supervised.

Intake: Winter semester (1 October)

Duration: 8 semesters (3-year structured programme within a 4-year PhD process)

Apply through the official page: https://www.geas.fu-berlin.de/application/index.html

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