Program Overview
The European Studies at University of Passau is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 Studies 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Passau, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Studies 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
- Group I subjects: cultural studies:English studies, French studies, German studies, Spanish studies, Italian studies, East-Central European studies (literature and culture)
- Group II subjects: socio-historical studies and geography:History, sociology, political science, geography, art history, East-Central European studies (history), philosophy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply, you need a good first university degree in a social or cultural science, business studies, economics or a related discipline, earned after a standard period of three years\' full-time study, with the result of 2.7 (\'Gut\') or better according to the German marking system or be ranked among the best 50% of your cohort.
You will need German language skills at level B2 CEFR or higher to study this degree programme, as that is the main language of instruction for this programme.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Passau
University of Passau
Passau, Germany
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University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
