How to apply?
The online application will guide you through the admission procedure. Applications are open twice a year, between September 1st and June 1st (for September enrollment, starting studies in Fall) and between July 15th and November 15th (for February enrollment, starting studies in Spring). Please make sure you choose the proper application.
Admission procedure
Students can only apply to the programme when the applications are open. To apply, go to the E-application – here you also find all details about the degree program and its admission requirements with the full list of recommended literature for the entrance exam, if applicable.
The admission procedure consists of two rounds:
Round 1
Processing of documents
1. Proof of English
2. ID or Passport
3. Transcript of records (graduating grades are sufficient)
4. Cover letter
A minimum of 30 (out of 40) points from the above are necessary for an invitation to the second round and an online interview.
Further details are below.
Round 2
Online interview
A minimum of 30 (out of 40) points is necessary for admission.
Further details are below.
The next steps of the admission process and entrance conditions will be communicated to you through the online application and by letter/email from the university. You can track the status of your application by yourself through the online application system anytime.
Proof of language competence
A certificate or other proof attesting your command of English at level B2 or above. Applicable certificates or procedures can be viewed on the Faculty website here.
Transcript of records
Your application should include official transcripts of your previous studies proving you have concluded or are soon about to conclude secondary education. In case you are applying from an existing university program please also include your university transcripts (screenshots suffice). We evaluate the transcript for performance and relevance.
Cover letter
The cover letter should contain the following:
- tell us why you would like to study in this particular program
- what drives you to study the field of International Relations and European Politics
- what has your experience with the field been so far (for example extracurricular)
- what makes you a strong candidate for admission to this program
Online video interview
Applicants who pass the first round are contacted by the admission committee and an online video interview is scheduled. The online video interview typically takes about 20 minutes and is intended to clarify whether the applicant fits the program and whether the program is a good fit for the applicant.