Overview

At Chinese Studies from University of Würzburg students will take classes on both pre-modern and contemporary subjects, but will select one of these fields as their specialization. Students’ preferences for particular topics will be taken into account in determining the content of required elective classes (see below). Their research capabilities are strengthened through continuous methodology classes.

Students at Chinese Studies from University of Würzburg will:

build up their expertise and enables them to undertake their own research in their master thesis.

get deep insights into China’s past and present internal dynamics

have an excellent command of both contemporary Standard Modern Chinese (advanced level) and Classical Chinese as well as with Basic Japanese language skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Chinese Texts

Transformation in Contemporary

Chinese Studies

Gudai Hanyu Basics

Basic Japanese

Social Science Research on China

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Chinese (Mandarin), Partially taught in Japanese

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Würzburg, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s certificate of a China related degree program

A copy of the certificate should be handed in together with a copy of the diploma supplement.

If the Bachelor’s degree has not yet been completed, documentation of the performance in the study program is to be provided (a minimum of 130 ECTS is to be documented).

Proof of stays abroad in (greater) China or a minimum of 20 ECTS (or corresponding) acquired in a program taught in Chinese language at a university in (greater) China (greater China: mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore).

Proof of English proficiency

CV

Letter of Motivation, including a statement of track preference

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees
Semester contribution of €168,50 before they can be enroled
Student Services fee: 72.00 € + semester ticket: 96,50 €)

Living costs

Würzburg

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Chinese Studies from University of Würzburg will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Würzburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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