Topic: Info Session - MA Modern China Studies program, University of Freiburg
Online (Zoom) - Friday March 28 at 4 PM CET / 3PM GMT / 11AM EST / 8AM PST / 11PM CST). Link provided via email upon registration. (Note: Germany does not change clocks until March 31 so these are the correct times!)
Host: Dr. Amanda Shuman (amanda.shuman@sinologie.uni-freiburg.de), MA Coordinator
Description:
This information session will introduce participants to the MA in Modern China Studies at the Institute of Chinese Studies, University of Freiburg (Germany), a two-year, English-language (no German required) graduate program with an emphasis on conducting original research. The program is especially strong in modern Chinese history, society, and culture (twentieth century to the present). Coursework focuses on honing research skills and methods, improving language facilities through intensive source readings and translation classes, and an integrated semester abroad.
Students are taught by and work with an international group of scholars and have access to a robust research infrastructure that includes local collections (such as the Maoist Legacy project's offline collection) and the CrossAsia network, which grants access to important online Chinese databases useful for conducting research. More information about the MA program and how to apply can be found on the website.
Student fees: 190 euros per semester. Non-EU tuition: 1500 euros per semester.
Deadlines for applications to begin the program in October 2025: Non-EU citizens -- April 15; EU citizens -- July 15.
Freiburg is a large university town located in the southwest corner of Germany on the edge of the beautiful Black Forest, borders France and Switzerland, and is well known throughout Germany as the sunniest place in the country. The university has a sizable international student body and the surrounding area is a haven for outdoors and sports enthusiasts.
