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Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
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Justice and Inequalities: Comparative Cultural Studies / Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales

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Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen Gießen · Hesse

About the Program

"Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales” is a consecutive interdisciplinary Master programme with a cultural studies focus. It is taught entirely in Spanish on campus (some online sessions are possible) and has an international profile. It addresses access to justice or overcoming injustices and reducing historically persistent intersectional inequalities as global issues for the future, at the interface between the humanities, social sciences and law. The programme is directed at students from all over the world, primarily students from Latin America who are interested in its thematic orientation. The highly relevant subject area explores thematic areas such as peace and conflict research, global health, gender studies and development research as well as sustainable development. Justice and inequalities are analysed from different perspectives in the following fields:              Representations of justice, social inequalities and human rights violations      Social policy (work, education, health, pensions, transport, housing, social rights) and the transformative potential of law in contexts of extreme social inequalities   Political economy of development processes, alternative concepts of development and alternatives to development; glottopolitics and social justice, discourses of justice, the role of language in social participation and in the democratisation of access to social resources   Intersectionality, gender studies and struggles for social justice; democratic participation mechanisms and authoritarian movements; human rights violations and their treatment by transitional justice or the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and collective memory processes North-South asymmetries and global solidarity          Extractivism, just energy transition, socio-ecological conflicts and climate justice Social, political and cultural determinants of health as well as the interactions between health, equity/justice and sustainable development.
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"Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales” is a consecutive interdisciplinary Master programme with a cultural studies focus. It is taught entirely in Spanish on campus (some online sessions are possible) and has an international profile. It addresses access to justice or overcoming injustices and reducing historically persistent intersectional inequalities as global issues for the future, at the interface between the humanities, social sciences and law. The programme is directed at students from all over the world, primarily students from Latin America who are interested in its thematic orientation. The highly relevant subject area explores thematic areas such as peace and conflict research, global health, gender studies and development research as well as sustainable development. Justice and inequalities are analysed from different perspectives in the following fields:              Representations of justice, social inequalities and human rights violations      Social policy (work, education, health, pensions, transport, housing, social rights) and the transformative potential of law in contexts of extreme social inequalities   Political economy of development processes, alternative concepts of development and alternatives to development; glottopolitics and social justice, discourses of justice, the role of language in social participation and in the democratisation of access to social resources   Intersectionality, gender studies and struggles for social justice; democratic participation mechanisms and authoritarian movements; human rights violations and their treatment by transitional justice or the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and collective memory processes North-South asymmetries and global solidarity          Extractivism, just energy transition, socio-ecological conflicts and climate justice Social, political and cultural determinants of health as well as the interactions between health, equity/justice and sustainable development.

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How do I apply to Justice and Inequalities: Comparative Cultural Studies / Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen?

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 Justice and Inequalities: Comparative Cultural Studies / Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Is Justice and Inequalities: Comparative Cultural Studies / Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the Justice and Inequalities: Comparative Cultural Studies / Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales 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 Justice and Inequalities: Comparative Cultural Studies / Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 Justice and Inequalities: Comparative Cultural Studies / Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales? ▼

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 Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen — 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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