Admission & Selection Criteria

Admission Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • A three-year bachelor’s degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution in the humanities or social sciences, with a minimum of 15% global studies–relevant courses, e.g. courses in the field of History, Area Studies, Economics, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Political Science and Human Geography.
  • Excellent English skills: Proficiency in English needs to be proven with an official English certificate as listed below under “Application Documents”. Native English speakers must provide proof of knowledge of a language other than English at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Knowledge of another foreign language at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (to be proven by a high school certificate and/or an internationally recognized test, score certificates, or equivalent proof of participation in language courses)
  • The recognition of the respective documents and degrees is based on the requirements set by the German Central Office for Foreign Education. In some countries, another year of study in a master’s programme might be necessary in order to be eligible for admission. See also the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen.
In case of being admitted you will be requested to sign a student agreement (english version). 

Selection Criteria

The decision on admission is made by the EMGS Study Purposes and Selection Committee and are based on the following criteria:

  • 50%: Academic excellence and quality/recognition of home institution that has awarded the first degree
  • 15%: Motivation and academic potential
  • 20%: Compatibility of previous degree(s) with the EMGS programme
  • 15%: Work experience/professional qualifications