MA MEAS – our offer

The MA program in Modern East Asian Studies develops three sets of core skills:

1. It deepens students’ existing methodological skills by applying them to the analysis of the East Asian context
2. It increases their regional, discipline-based and interdisciplinary knowledge of East Asia
3. It expands their skills in one of three East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese or Korean)

The Master’s in Modern East Asian Studies is an English-taught degree program on contemporary East Asia for graduates with a BA in East Asian regional studies, advanced knowledge of an East Asian language, and a strong social science or economics background in a field of relevance to the region.

The principal focus of the MA MEAS program is the theoretical and problem-centered analysis of East Asian societies, politics and economies (China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea).

The program’s aim is to deepen and enrich students’ skills in assessing contemporary change, the challenges facing the East Asian region and the implications of such developments for Europe.

MA MEAS – at a glance

* If applicants do not fullfill this ECTS credits requirement or the Admissions Committee identifies gaps or weaknesses in the applicant's previous education and training, conditional admission may be granted, requiring the student to complete up to 30 ECTS credits in additional courses at our university. In this case, the student may also be admitted for the following summer term. The additional courses will be determined individually by the IN-EAST Admissions Committee after enrollment. We strongly encourage you to apply early if you are unsure about the adequacy of your previous education.