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    East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology (M.A.)

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    Göttingen, DEMAIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits
    €65.00
    App fee

    East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology (M.A.) at University of Göttingen is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Göttingen, DE.

    About the program

    The program offers specializations on modern China from the 18th century to present, combining advanced Chinese language training with humanities and social sciences methods. Focus areas include history, philosophy, society, economics, global history, and didactics of Chinese as a foreign language of modern China.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Sep 30, 2026
    Winter 2027
    Sep 30, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT: at least 93 points
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic: at least band 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Germany: Aufenthaltstitel for employment after study (residence/work permit policy for international graduates; standard routes apply—specific eligibility not provided by the program pages found).

    €11,520.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology (M.A.) at University of Göttingen online or in-person?
    East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology (M.A.) at University of Göttingen is offered in-person.
    How long does East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology (M.A.) at University of Göttingen take to complete?
    East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology (M.A.) at University of Göttingen is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology (M.A.) at University of Göttingen?
    Post-completion work rights for East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology (M.A.) at University of Göttingen: Germany: Aufenthaltstitel for employment after study (residence/work permit policy for international graduates; standard routes apply—specific eligibility not provided by the program pages found).