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Universität Duisburg-Essen
Master German + English Social Sciences

Cultural Management

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Universität Duisburg-Essen Nordrhein-Westfalen · North Rhine-Westphalia Location: Essen

About the Program

The single-subject Master's program 'Cultural Management' teaches specialized knowledge, skills, and thought patterns from both humanities and economics. This means that the program combines a wide diversity of research and teaching subjects as well as methods. The concept of the Master's program is guided by the insight that the areas of action and decision-making for both industrial and business enterprises as well as organizations and associations are no longer limited to one country, one cultural area, or even one language area. This creates new problems of mediation and new conflict potentials, but also new opportunities to break through traditional patterns of action by learning from others and being ready to test one's own, but also modified action strategies under changed institutional and cultural conditions. The main features of the program are its interdisciplinarity, its cultural studies orientation, and its practical orientation. The program offers two career-oriented specializations: 1) the professional field 'Business: Cultural Management' and 2) the professional field 'Business: Cultural Area Competence'.
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The single-subject Master's program 'Cultural Management' teaches specialized knowledge, skills, and thought patterns from both humanities and economics. This means that the program combines a wide diversity of research and teaching subjects as well as methods. The concept of the Master's program is guided by the insight that the areas of action and decision-making for both industrial and business enterprises as well as organizations and associations are no longer limited to one country, one cultural area, or even one language area. This creates new problems of mediation and new conflict potentials, but also new opportunities to break through traditional patterns of action by learning from others and being ready to test one's own, but also modified action strategies under changed institutional and cultural conditions. The main features of the program are its interdisciplinarity, its cultural studies orientation, and its practical orientation. The program offers two career-oriented specializations: 1) the professional field 'Business: Cultural Management' and 2) the professional field 'Business: Cultural Area Competence'.

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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How do I apply to Cultural Management at Universität Duisburg-Essen?

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.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cultural Management at Universität Duisburg-Essen

Is Cultural Management at Universität Duisburg-Essen taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Cultural Management 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 Cultural Management at Universität Duisburg-Essen? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + 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 Cultural Management? ▼

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 Duisburg-Essen — 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.

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