22 Master's degrees in Asian Studies in Germany
European and East Asian Governance
This master’s programme in European and East Asian Governance at Trier University covers two major world regions, the European Union and East Asia. Students learn to analyze how these regions adapt to often disruptive and transformative economic and political changes.
East Asian Art History
The East Asian Art History academic programme from Heidelberg University focuses on the art, archaeology, and material culture of China, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Korea. All art forms will be studied, from painting and calligraphy to sculpture and architecture to ceramics, handiwork, and photography, as represented in all epochs, from the Neolithic Age to the present.
Chinese Studies
In the Chinese Studies from Leipzig University master’s programme, you will focus on research into China’s language, culture, society and history. In doing so, you will expand on the knowledge, abilities and language skills you gained during your bachelor’s programme.
Chinese Studies - Component in the Master of Education
In the Chinese Studies - Component in the Master of Education from Heidelberg University, students learn about both traditional and contemporary aspects of China, including the role played by China in the greater world and the associated diversified exchange processes that link both China’s history and its present-day existence to other regions.
Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia
Students in the academic programme Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia from Heidelberg University focus on historical, societal and current political and economic developments and events, as well as physiogeographical processes, in the countries of South-East Asia.
Modern Indian Studies
Modern Indian Studies from University of Göttingen unites perspectives from the humanities, the social sciences and economics.
East Asian Studies - Modern Sinology
East Asian Studies - Modern Sinology from University of Göttingen conceived for 4 semesters in Göttingen, offers students a wide range of specialisation themes about modern China, with "modern China" being defined as including the period from the 18th century to the present.
Southeast Asian Studies
The Master's program in Southeast Asian Studies from Goethe University Frankfurt offers students with knowledge of Indonesian or Malay and familiarity with the Southeast Asian region the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the cultures, societies, and languages of Southeast Asia.
Global East Asia
Global East Asia from Freie Universität Berlin provides students with core knowledge and diverse methodologies for exploring topics of 'global East Asia' in its historical and contemporary development.
Contemporary East Asian Studies
The University of Duisburg-Essen MA Contemporary East Asian Studies (CEAS) is an English-taught social science-based program with a contemporary and interdisciplinary profile.
Modern South- and Southeast Asian Studies
The Master of Modern South- and Southeast Asian Studies from Humboldt University Berlin is a two-year transregional and interdisciplinary program. It combines social sciences, modern history and contemporary issues of South and Southeast Asia.
Modern East Asian Studies
Over the course of this Modern East Asian Studies program offered by Goethe University Frankfurt, students will become experts on modern East Asia, its historical roots, and the economic, legal, political, and social issues encountered in this dynamic region.
Modern China Studies
The Modern China Studies program from University of Freiburg has a strong emphasis on academic research. The program focuses on phenomena and processes shaping modern and contemporary China, while also taking into account historical developments.
Korean Studies
The Master's program in Korean Studies from University of Tübingen is a consecutive course that deals with the history, culture and society of modern Korea in a regional and global context .
Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia
The Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia MA course from University of Hamburg focuses on the languages, cultures, history, and societies of an important, culturally diverse region currently undergoing rapid development.
South Asian Cultural and Religious History (Classical Indology)
The South Asian Cultural and Religious History (Classical Indology) programme from Heidelberg University allows students to study the cultural and religious history of South Asia with a special emphasis on the acquisition of philological and ethno-Indological methods.
Modern East Asian Studies
The Master’s in Contemporary East Asian Studies at University of Duisburg-Essen is an English-taught social science-based program with a contemporary and interdisciplinary profile.
Chinese Studies
Chinese Studies from University of Würzburg has been developed for graduates of B.A. programs in the Chinese Studies field (holding a B.A. in Sinology, Chinese Studies or equivalent qualification). It offers in-depth and small-group instruction in Chinese Studies by recognized experts in various fields.
China Language and Economy
China Language and Economy from University of Würzburg has been developed for students holding a B.A. degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification who want to specialize in China business and economics.
Japanese Studies
The Master’s degree programme in Japanese Studies from Heidelberg University provides comprehensive insights into the manifold topics associated with Japanese Studies and places special emphasis on acquisition of scientific methods and their application.