Master of European Studies

Organisation:: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Typ:: Full-time
Certificate:: M.E.S.
Duration:: 2 Semester/s

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Programme

The Master of European Studies is a one year postgraduate program. It was founded in 1998 in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft. The objective was to meet the increasing demand for competent junior staff with specialist knowledge in EU affairs. The Master of European Studies at ZEI is offered in cooperation with the Philosophische Fakultät of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University of Bonn.

On the basis of highest methodological and teaching standards ZEI’s Master of European Studies trains motivated young graduates, who plan a career in EU- or national institutions, International Organizations, NGO’s or national/multinational companies. The English taught program welcomes graduates from up to 19 nations per year.

Supporting your career is our mission. ZEI’s Career Development Program includes an application training, a coaching in groups and trainings on the EU-Concours and similar entry competitions.

After the completion of the program, the Philosophische Fakultät of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University of Bonn bestows upon the Master-students the degree of a Master of European Studies.

Prof. Dr. Ludger Kühnhardt
Director, Center for European Integration Studies

Target audience

Interested students from anywhere in the world can apply for the post-graduate course of studies, who show a strong commitment to European affairs and who explain their motivation to study European Studies in Bonn convincingly.

Successful applicants to ZEI’s Master of European Studies rely on two letters of recommendation, at least one from a University professor.

Fluency in English is required as well as good knowledge of a second official language of the EU. Fluency in other languages is an advantage.

Emphases/Curriculum

The program is arranged in an interdisciplinary way. This meets the need for aspiring young professionals, with high potential and a generalist top quality education.

Students take modules in:

Political Science
Economics
Law

Basic modules provide students with a general knowledge and an overview of the subject matter. Specialized modules provide detailed knowledge on issues of special importance.

Basic Modules

1. Semester:

Economic Principles of European Integration
Introduction to the Institutions, Procedures and Law of the EU
Introduction to the History and the Political System of the EU

2. Semester:

Macroeconomics of the European Monetary Union (EMU)
EU Freedoms, Fundamental Rights and Protection of the Individual
The Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU
Negotiation Strategies and Lobbying

Specialized Modules

1. Semester:

European Economic Policies
Legal Principles of the EU
Governance and Policies of the EU

2. Semester:

Completion of the Common Market
Applied European Law
The EU and the Management of Global Affairs

Practical relevance

In addition to the modules, students take part in workshops, trainings and field-trips. Instructors look back on a proven track of expertise. Practical elements of ZEI’s curriculum include:

Europe Dialogues:
Experts and practitioners from EU- or governmental institutions, International Organizations, NGOs and the private sector provide an insight into their fields of work. "Europe Dialogues" are held on a regular basis and offer an excellent opportunity to network.
Field trips:
The Master Program comprises four field trips to European and German governmental institutions in Strasbourg and Luxemburg, Brussels, Frankfurt and Berlin. Students visit e.g. the EU-Commission, the European Parliament, the European Central Bank, the European Court of Justice, the European Court of Human Rights, the Council of Europe, the German Federal Foreign Office, the German Federal Ministries of Economics and Finance, the German Bundestag, the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU and others.
Career Development Program:
ZEI supports students individually in career planning and applications. In addition, workshops and trainings prepare students with technical and social skills that are useful for their career start. Instructors are experienced in their fields of training. The Career Development Program (CDP) includes a coaching in small groups, an application training and trainings on the EU-Concours. The CDP also includes a simulation of negotiations in the EU's Council of Ministers.

Admission/Entrance requirements

Total fees approx.:	€ 6.500

Admission Requirements: Graduate degree from university Excellent academic credentials Fluency in English Good knowledge of a second official language of the EU Relevant work experience (internships) Strong commitment to EU-topics Selection Process: Graduates apply until 15 March (date of post mark) Candidates receive a confirmation of their application After a first selection process, candidates, who will have an interview with the Program Coordinator will be notified by email ZEI’s Admissions Board notifies candidates by June/July via e-mail End of August: closure of the selection process

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	not possible

Our Service

The Master program has its own Master office. A Program Coordinator and assistants take care of the management of the program. They are the first port of call for the students during the entire study period. Rooms in dorms can be organized through the Master office. Students also receive a comprehensice information package before their arrival.

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Organisation

The Center for European Integration Studies (ZEI) is a research institute at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University in Bonn. It was founded in 1995, and since then the institute has been engaged in:

* Future-oriented research
* Political consultancy
* Events that link science with its practical application
* Graduate education and mid-career training

Thus, ZEI contributes to finding solutions to unsolved issues of the European Integration and the shaping of Europe’s international role.

Study in Bonn

The University of Bonn was founded almost 200 years ago and is considered to be one of Germany's and indeed Europe's most important institutes of higher education. As home of learning to over 27,000 students, we enjoy an outstanding reputation both at home and abroad.

The University of Bonn is one of the world's leading research based Universities and therefore it is no surprise that we operate on an international level. We particularly specialize in the fields of research and teaching and this has led to our evolving into the position of a truly prominent international institution.