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Admission

Participants must be postgraduate, that is, a prior university degree (B.A., M.A., Diploma, state examination etc.) is required. Preferably this degree has been obtained in Humanities or Social Sciences (including Law and Economics). But exceptions for applicants of other fields are possible under certain conditions. An interest in Eastern Europe is important, meaning the desire to increase one's knowledge of this fascinating part of the world. Participants are expected to work across various disciplines.

Participants have to be fluent in English. In addition, basic knowledge of at least one East European language is needed - yet this linguistic proficiency can be developed during the duration of the program.

Participants must have adequate electronic equipment at their disposal that is able to deal with various multimedia material. Internet access and a personal email account are mandatory.

Tuition fees amount to 5,950.00 € per year of study plus the regular registration fees of Freie Universität Berlin, namely 176.36 € per year. Tuition fees for the four-year part-time program amount to 3,225.00 € plus 176.36 € per year. Costs arising from the in-house classes must be paid by the students themselves (travel expenses, room and board).

A pilot run of the program was launched in October 2003. Then a new run started each October, the seventh run in October 2010. Five runs graduated already.

• university certificate and diploma supplement, transcript or similar description of studies completed (certified translation if it is written in any other language than German, English, French, Spanish or Italian. Chinese and Mongolian certificates, however, have to be attested by the German Embassy in Beijing or Ulan Bator respectively.)
• proof of English proficiency (TOEFL - minimum score of 550 points paper-based/ 213 computer-based/ 80 internet-based, worldwide test centers here, or equivalent evidence)
• proof of basic knowledge of an East European language (e.g. UNIcert I - can be handed in after the start of the program)
• statement of your motivation (mission statement) to undertake East European Studies Online
• curriculum vitae in table form
• two references from university professors.
  

EES Online is a two-year full time study which offers a limited number if part-time study places. If you wish to apply for the part-time option, please explain your choice in your mission statement and also indicate whether or not you would also consider the full-time option (in case all part-time study places have been filled). Please be aware that the tuition fee for part-time studies is higher than for full-time studies.

Please hand in your application via the electronic application system available on this website. Though the deadline for applications ended on April 30, we welcome applications for our waiting list. Chances for being granted a place are still quite good. Please contact us for any question.

Selection criteria are:

• quality of the university degree (overall grade)
• particular eligibility for the East European Studies Online Master's program according to the mission statement
• English proficiency
• details on previous education, training and career experience that are relevant to the East European Studies Online Master's program.

Successful candidates must register at Freie Universität Berlin during the first in-house classes in Berlin. They then have to provide the original of their university diploma as well as a certified translation where required (will be handed back after being checked).

If you have any further questions or problems, please contact:

email address: ees@fu-berlin.de
skype name: eesonline
phone: + 49 (0)30 838 54970 or
phone: + 49 (0)30 838 54033.