Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.)

Last verified against the official program page on April 24, 2026.

Erlangen, DEMAIn-person2 years

Cohort

students

120

Credits

€100.00

App fee

Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Erlangen, DE.

About the program

Interdisciplinary program focusing on decision-making processes in East and South Asia, drawing from sinology, history, philosophy, religious studies, economics, social and cultural anthropology. Students choose specializations from FAU offerings, include a semester abroad, and complete a Master's thesis.

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Deadlines

Winter 2026

Jul 15, 2026

Standardized tests

TOEFL

optional

Min 80

IELTS

optional

Min 5.5

After the program

Post-study work rights

18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

€11,208.00

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Frequently asked questions

Is Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg online or in-person?: Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is offered in-person.
How long does Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg take to complete?: Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
What GPA is required for Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?: Per the program's published guidance: overall grade of at least 2.00 in the German grading system
How large is the Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg cohort?: Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg typically enrolls around 1 students per cohort.
What work-permit options follow Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?: Post-completion work rights for Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures (SDAC) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)