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Master of European Studies
University of Bonn
Masters Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | March 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,500 | ||
| Location: | Bonn / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 70 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bonn
The Master of European Studies is a one year postgraduate program. It was founded in 1998 in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft. The objective was to meet the increasing demand for competent junior staff with specialist knowledge in EU affairs. The need for EU experts will grow in the coming years due to a big wave of retirements. Additionally, the newly created European Foreign Service might open up additional career options.
The faculty includes experts from different European countries from academia and European institutions, as e.g. the European Commission. They teach comprehensive knowledge of EU matters in law, political science and economics.
The program is designed for graduates who plan to enter positions in EU institutions, other international organizations, national administration, non-governmental organizations or national/multinational companies. The English taught program is open to young graduates from all over the world. Every year ZEI welcomes participants from up to 19 different nations. The small class of up to 32 students per year allows for comprehensive individual support as well as for a close student network.
The ZEI-Master of European Studies is the only European Studies program in Germany and one of only few programs in Europe that offers an intensive Career Development Program (CDP). The CDP consists of the following elements:
* Development of personal and intercultural skills
* Technical preparation for entry level competitions
The Master Program comprises four field trips to European and German governmental institutions in Strasbourg and Luxemburg, Brussels, Frankfurt and Berlin. Students visit e.g. the EU-Commission, the European Parliament, the European Central Bank, the European Court of Justice, the European Court of Human Rights, the Council of Europe, the German Federal Foreign Office, the German Federal Ministries of Economics and Finance, the German Bundestag, the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU and others.
Contents
The module-based classes start mid of October and run until June 30. During the months of July - September, students complete a Master thesis. During the study period, students attend seven basic modules (24 hours each) and 6 specialized modules (36 hours each) in the fields of:
Political Science, with focus on contemporary political issues in Europe, integration theories, institutional and policy development of the European Union since the ratification of the Treaties of Rome;
Economics, with focus on economic, monetary and financial aspects of the EU, the Union's internal market against the backdrop of economic globalization and the international trade regime;
Law, with focus on the constitutional principles of the European Community, the sources and application of EU law, the legal structure of the internal market, the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice and other EU institutions.
All classes are taught in English.
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Applicants hold a graduate degree from a University and a proven track of record of academic excellence as well as above-average scholastic achievements. Fluency in English is required, as well as basic knowledge of a second official language of the EU.
To apply, please submit (please check our website): application form, curriculum vitae, copy of graduation certificate, academic transcript, two letters of recommendations, at least one from a professor and a formal prove of fluency in English (TOEFL, IELTS). The deadline for submission of applications is March 15 a year. The number of students is limited.
We strongly reccommend to check our website for application requirements.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
MES was re-accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) in November 2007. FIBAA rated the program with the highest scores, most notably in the following fields: very international, outstanding faculty, excellent combination of theoretical and practical elements in the curriculum, professional social and management skills training, strong practical approach.
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