Selection criteria

General requirements

• You need a bachelor’s degree or a similar degree of EQF6 according to the European reference framework in the various fields of the humanities and social sciences. Admission is possible also with a bachelor’s degree in related fields in life and natural sciences – for example, dealing with societal aspects of technological transformation, climate change, and public/global health – if a convincing explanation of a strong motivation for this special study programme can be given.

• Fluency in English (a minimum of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) both in writing and speaking. 
  Info: Students must have sufficient skills in writing, reading, and speaking English that at least correspond to a level described as B2 in the European framework or equivalent. This is to be proven by certificates about relevant exams and during the interview as well as by demonstrating that applicants have acted successfully in an English-speaking environment.

• Physical mobility is greatly encouraged but is not compulsory in this programme. Preference is given to candidates who choose a physical mobility track within their application. Applicants can indicate a preference for the study places in the application. However, the selection committee makes the final decision on the mobility track with respect to the applicant’s preference, qualifications and specialization. Once students have enrolled in the programme, their mobility track becomes part of the study agreement and can only be changed from both sides in the case that substantial changes are necessary due to extraordinary circumstances.

The decision is made by the Selection Committee of the Consortium and is based on the following criteria:

• Thematic and methodological fit as well as examination results of previous studies: 40%
• Motivation as expressed in the application: 15%
• Performance and linguistic competencies corresponding to a minimum of B2, according to the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) during the interview: 30%
• Extra-curricular activities so far exercised and additional language competencies: 15%