Criteria

Any student who is interested in enrolling in the master’s programme has to go through a selection procedure.

General criteria

The Joint Master’s Programme in Southeast European Studies welcomes applicants who hold an academic degree of at least 180 ECTS credits (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), who can demonstrate basic knowledge of social sciences or humanities, e.g. in the areas law, political science, history, social, cultural or economic sciences, and who have general insight and interest in Southeast Europe.

Proof of English proficiency

The selection commission accepts one of the following certificates as proof of language proficiency: IELTS (required minimum score: 6.0), TOEFL (required minimum score: 210 on the computerised test, 547 on the paper-based test, 78 on the internet-based test), Cambridge Exam (required level: FCE) or an equivalent certificate. An oral interview with the selection committee can also serve as a verification of the applicant's language proficiency. English native speakers or applicants who have successfully completed an English-taught Bachelor’s programme do not have to provide additional proof of English language proficiency.