M.A. in Social Sciences for Refugees

The „GeT MA for Refugees Program” wants to enable refugees to continue their academic education in a regular study program and to obtain an M.A in Social Sciences. All applicants holding a B.A. degree or an equivalent degree in a relevant area of study (such as Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, History, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Economics, …) are welcome!

GeT MA is an interdisciplinary two-year program - M.A in Social Sciences – for students from all over the world taught in English. It focuses on current debates in social sciences such as modernization and democratization, Europeanization and migration. Looking at the cases of Germany, Turkey and other countries allows students to deepen their empirical knowledge of actual political processes in Europe and its neighboring regions.

After graduation students pursue international careers in government agencies, diplomacy, public policy, NGOs, administration, consulting, journalism, teaching or research.

The specific asset of the „GeT MA for Refugees Program” is that you can be enrolled as a “guest student” without having to prove German language skills. You will have time to collect the necessary documents for a full enrollment. Then you will be registered properly and your courses will be accredited.

Please send your application by email stating your motivation to apply, explain your aims and objectives, and describe your academic background. Please also send us your CV and all certificates you have. Interviews will be held afterwards.

The specific asset of the „GeT MA for Refugees Program” is that you can be enrolled as a “guest student” without having to prove German language skills. You will have time to collect the necessary documents for a full enrollment. Then you will be registered properly and your courses will be accredited.