European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations
University of OldenburgProgram Overview
The European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations at University of Oldenburg is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oldenburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Gender
- Development
- Representation
- Education
- On the one hand it exposes students to different migration policies, various approaches to intercultural relations, several academic institutions and economic, social and cultural settings that are shaping migration processes as well as migrants experiences.
- On the other hand it allows students to develop individual research foci - drawing on the expertise of all involved partners and their specialisation in a decentralised way.
- to focus on major nations in global migration e.g. Germany or Sudan (as the largest African nation with major forced migration and internal displacement),
- to focus on intercultural relations/migration issues in small nations and young nation states (Europe, Africa);
- to specialize in comparative research on two or more of the involved countries, and/or drawing on the expertise and access to selected partner networks,
- to specialize in overarching questions, e.g. research on global migration - drawing on EMMIR as a network of networks.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The programme builds upon a first degree such as a Bachelors degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a field related to migration studies: e.g. Social sciences, History, Cultural studies, Educational sciences, Law, Economics, Development Studies and Journalism.
- The final grade of the first degree must be a minimum (or equivalent) of C+ and proven by certificates. You are expected to provide documentation of a final first degree by the deadline (a transcript attesting that you took all exams necessary to finish the programme is accepted).
- Applicants have to document knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations and empirical methods. Modules completed at the undergraduate level, papers, essays and examination results are considered valid documentation. Preference will also be given to qualified applicants who, in addition, have relevant professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oldenburg directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oldenburg
University of Oldenburg
Oldenburg, Germany
TheCarl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg(German:Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg) is a university inOldenburg, Germany.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
