Master
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Chinese Studies
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
The English-language Master in Chinese Studies offers a comprehensive programme of postgraduate instruction for students with a BA in Chinese Studies as well as graduates from the humanities and social sciences with appropriate language skills in Modern Chinese. In the master's programme, you will learn to reflect on issues related to China based on the principles of theories and methods drawn from philology, history, cultural studies, humanities and social sciences and to then work on these independently at a high academic level. For this purpose, you will expand your language proficiency and your knowledge of Chinese cultures and societies. Focusing on religions and literature as well as economic and social history, teaching and research in Leipzig pay equal attention to China's traditions and to their ruptures and continuities in the present day. The program includes four compulsory elective modules (Religion, Social history, Knowledge cultures, Cultural history, Global history), two language modules (Advanced Chinese, Advanced reading comprehension), two academic practice seminars, and one research internship. The history of the Leipzig Sinology Institute began in 1878, when the first sinological professorship in Germany was established in Leipzig. Research and teaching from 1878 to the present trace the development from a philologically and ethnologically oriented science to today's sinology.
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The English-language Master in Chinese Studies offers a comprehensive programme of postgraduate instruction for students with a BA in Chinese Studies as well as graduates from the humanities and social sciences with appropriate language skills in Modern Chinese. In the master's programme, you will learn to reflect on issues related to China based on the principles of theories and methods drawn from philology, history, cultural studies, humanities and social sciences and to then work on these independently at a high academic level. For this purpose, you will expand your language proficiency and your knowledge of Chinese cultures and societies. Focusing on religions and literature as well as economic and social history, teaching and research in Leipzig pay equal attention to China's traditions and to their ruptures and continuities in the present day. The program includes four compulsory elective modules (Religion, Social history, Knowledge cultures, Cultural history, Global history), two language modules (Advanced Chinese, Advanced reading comprehension), two academic practice seminars, and one research internship. The history of the Leipzig Sinology Institute began in 1878, when the first sinological professorship in Germany was established in Leipzig. Research and teaching from 1878 to the present trace the development from a philologically and ethnologically oriented science to today's sinology.
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How do I apply to Chinese Studies at Universität Leipzig?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Chinese Studies at Universität Leipzig
Is Chinese Studies MA at Universität Leipzig taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Chinese Studies MA programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Chinese Studies MA at Universität Leipzig? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Chinese Studies MA? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Universität Leipzig — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.