BA European Studies at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Programme overview

The European Studies bachelor’s programme focusses on Europe’s current political, social and economic order as well as its historical development. Therefore, students acquire knowledge of the basic methodological principles in the fields of history, social sciences and economics. Consequently, the study programme offers an interdisciplinary social science approach, which enables the students to transfer knowledge and handle complex problems by applying a variety of systematic perspectives.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 6 semesters | Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Career pathways

Graduates of our European Studies bachelor programme are prepared to work in fields in which profound knowledge of social processes and political developments in the context of European culture and economy. The economic part of the programme prepares our students additionally for working in the free market economy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Higher Education Access Certificate (usually Abitur, A levels or equivalent) - For international applicants: knowledge of German on a C1 level is compulsory. - All applicants must prove knowledge of English on level B2. No admission restriction (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: Applicants with German secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur) (apply directly to OVGU): 15 September; Applicants with international secondary school leaving certificate (via uni-assist): 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters

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