Leipzig University in Germany is welcoming applications from interested international students to enrol for a Joint MA and PhD in Global Studies with a special emphasis in Peace and Security in Africa. The award is for candidates who finished their first academic degree in social science, political science, history, international relations, law, humanities and economics with good or very good results.

Students applying for this programme should have an interest in conflict prevention, peace and security and global affairs. Applicants need to have finished their Bachelor degree. They work together in groups and become cultural mediators with a high degree of mutual respect. 

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Leipzig University, Germany

Scholarship Type: Academic Award

Host Institution(s): Leipzig University & Addis Ababa University, Ethopia

Scholarship Worth: Full Tuition

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Masters & PhD

Nationality: International Student

DETAILS | Leipzig University Global Studies Master’s Scholarship

The students are quick learners and distinguish themselves by displaying outstanding analytical skills and refined sensitivity towards conflictual topics. Students are guided by professors and staff, but venture out independently to explore new research avenues.

Due to its unique composition of students, this programme provides a learning environment which emphasizes jointness – the learning from and with each other.

Eligibility Criteria for Leipzig University Joint MA and PhD in Global Studies

To be eligible for Leipzig University Global Studies Master’s Scholarship, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must be international student
• Applicants must have academic excellence
• Applicants’ motivation, academic potential and recommendation letters
• Match of previous degree with our Master’s course
• Work experience and professional qualification
• Language skills

Application Procedures for Leipzig University Joint MA and PhD in Global Studies

How-to-Apply: The complete application (application form and all necessary documents listed below) has to be emailed as a single PDF to the following addresses: susanne.kranz@uni-leipzig.de, rediat.m@ipssaddis.org AND academicprogrammes@ipss-addis.org.

You are also expected to have the following documents:

• Certified copy of high school leaving certificate
• Certified copy of university diploma
• Certified transcript of records issued by prior university
• English test results if English was not the language of instruction at your previous university
• Curriculum vitae (two pages)
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of passport

Only selected candidates will need to post the application documents without folders, staples and paper clips to both the Global and European Studies Institutes in Leipzig and the Institute for Peace and Security Studies in Addis Ababa.

Application Deadline for Leipzig University Joint MA and PhD in Global Studies: February 15, 2022

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