Selection and Admission

Application Procedure

Step 1- Information:
You can find information on admission requirements and the information about documents needed for your application on the following pages.

Step 2 – Registration
Register on our online application form platform and pay the application fee of 30€ in order to start your application.

Step 3 – Entrance University:
You can choose between the following universities as your entrance university: Leipzig University, University of Granada, University of Graz, Vilnius University.
You can choose up to two universities according to their focus area and your priorities. If there is no place left at your priority 1, you may receive an offer from your priority 2.

Step 4 – Mobility:
Please indicate three priorities for your mobility period (physical mobility is highly recommended by the programme) as well as the semester. You can find detailed information about the different specializations offered by the partner universities on the websites Global and European Studies Insitute (Leipzig University), Institute of International Relations and Political Science (Vilnius University), Joint Programmes (University of Graz) and Department of Public International Law and International Relations (University of Granada).

Step 5 – Documents:
To apply for the programme, you must upload all required documents to our online application platform (see below). Please note that all documents must be uploaded as pdf files and submitted either in English or with an English translation. A list of required application documents can be found on the following page “Application Documents”. Please note that you can modify your application at any time up to the deadline. However, you do not have to wait until the deadline. You may of course hand in your application earlier.

Step 6 – Questions:
If you have questions or concerns, or would like to learn more about the programme, you are also welcome to contact us by email at: europastudien@uni-leipzig.de

Application Deadline

• Call for applications: From 15 December 2023 to 15 March 2024.

General requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or a similar degree of EQF6 according to the European reference framework in the various fields of the humanities and social sciences. Admission is possible also with a bachelor’s degree in related fields in life and natural sciences – for example, dealing with societal aspects of technological transformation, climate change, and public/global health – if a convincing explanation of a strong motivation for this special study programme can be given.
• Fluency in English (a minimum of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) both in writing and speaking. Info: Students must have sufficient skills in writing, reading, and speaking English that at least correspond to a level described as B2 in the European framework or equivalent. This is to be proven by certificates about relevant exams and during the interview as well as by demonstrating that applicants have acted successfully in an English-speaking environment.
• Physical mobility is greatly encouraged but is not compulsory in this programme. Preference is given to candidates who choose a physical mobility track within their application. Applicants can indicate a preference for the study places in the application. However, the selection committee makes the final decision on the mobility track with respect to the applicant’s preference, qualifications and specialization. Once students have enrolled in the programme, their mobility track becomes part of the study agreement and can only be changed from both sides in the case that substantial changes are necessary due to extraordinary circumstances.

Selection criteria

The decision on admission is made by the Selection Committee of the Consortium and are based on the following criteria:

• Thematic and methodological fit as well as examination results of previous studies: 40%
• Motivation as expressed in the application: 15%
• Performance and linguistic competencies corresponding to a minimum of B2, according to the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) during the interview: 30%
• Extra-curricular activities so far exercised and additional language competencies: 15%

Selection and Admission process

The selection and admission procedure for the Arqus Joint Programme European Studies is a two-stage process!

Selection process

• Eligibility check: Verification whether the applicants meet the admission requirements and whether the application documents are complete
• Quality check: Verification whether the applicant’s academic background meets the requirements
• Interviews: Selected students will be invited to an interview conducted by their chosen entrance university priority 1.
• Ranking: Ranking of applicants taking into account the selection criteria
• Selection: Meeting of the Selection Committee. Allocation of candidates to the entrance universities and mobility spots (based on preferences, but depending on the places and qualification of the candidate).
• Results: Notification of applicants about the selection results and further information about the admission process.

Admission process

In case of a positive result, the applicant will receive further information about the admission process:

• The offer of a place in the Arqus Joint Programme European Studies is contingent on meeting the formal admission requirements of the partner universities
• Original and/or certified documents must be submitted at this time. The final enrolment takes place after the verification of the original admission documents. International Offices, local coordinators, and central administration at each partner institutions will support this procedure.