Master of Arts in Modern East Asian Studies (MEAS)
An interdisciplinary, research-oriented Master's programme focusing on modern East Asia at Goethe University Frankfurt.
Best for:Best for graduates in social sciences or humanities seeking interdisciplinary expertise and advanced language proficiency in modern East Asia.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Modern East Asian Studies (MEAS) at Goethe University Frankfurt is a two-year, interdisciplinary, and research-oriented graduate programme. Students explore modern East Asia and Southeast Asia through core disciplines including history, law, management, and political science, alongside mandatory language training in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, or Korean. Affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Centre for East Asian Studies (IZO), the curriculum allows students to choose a research, language, or professional internship track in their third semester. The programme prepares graduates for doctoral studies or international professional careers.
What you'll do
- Complete core lectures covering history, law, management, and political sciences in East Asia
- Engage in beginners' or advanced language classes in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, or Korean
- Draft and execute an independent research project or thesis within the chosen track
- Participate in paper-reading courses and skills seminars focused on interdisciplinary methodologies
- Complete an optional international semester abroad or a 20-week professional internship
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, East Asia-related humanities, history, or anthropology
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level required via tests such as IELTS Academic 7, TOEFL iBT 95, or Cambridge C1 Advanced
Instruction: English
- Demonstrate strong academic grades in undergraduate degree
- Draft an academically sound research proposal aligned with the MEAS programme
- Exhibit advanced academic writing skills
- Fulfill C1-level English proficiency requirements
- Applicants must hold an eligible undergraduate degree
- Applicants with Bachelor's degrees from China, India, or Vietnam must submit an APS certificate
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-15
Prepare all required application documents including your BA degree certificate, motivation letter, research proposal, and language certificates. Submit your application online through the uni-assist portal before the specified deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Language proficiency certificate
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