East-West Studies M.A.

Interdisciplinary study program with focus on two main subjects; intensive supervision; half of the students come from Eastern and half from Western Europe; practical orientation through project work; compulsory stay abroad.

The program is based on an interdisciplinary introduction to various concepts of Europe, models of European integration and inner-European East-West comparisons. In two individually selectable disciplines from the spectrum of humanities, social sciences, law and economics, a subject specialization takes place through the perspective of the inner-European East-West comparison. By choosing further disciplines, a broad foundation of knowledge about inner-European contexts is achieved. Through courses in languages from Central, Eastern or Southeastern Europe and Western Europe participants acquire foreign language skills focused on professional application. Projects are designed and implemented within the international group. In addition to project management skills, creativity, teamwork and intercultural communication are trained. A stay abroad in Central, Eastern or Southeastern Europe is compulsory for students who do not come from these countries. It can be realized in the form of a language course, an internship abroad or a study period abroad. All students can do internships as part of their studies.

Qualification for work in EU authorities and other international institutions as well as in institutions and companies operating across borders.

Internships are recommended; all students have the opportunity to integrate a qualifying professional internship at home or abroad into their studies. The relevance attached to internships during studies is also expressed by the fact that the coordination office employs an employee who is explicitly dedicated to internship counseling.