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MARestricted admission
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (269.9 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Anthropology MA
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
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Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Anthropology MA at Leipzig University
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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German language
German for application
B1
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German for enrollment
B1
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Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
120
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Prerequisites
- Degree from a higher education institution in Anthropology or a related discipline
- Proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Proficiency in an additional language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
For this degree programme, applicants must complete an [aptitude test](https://www.gkr.uni-leipzig.de/en/institute-of-anthropolo...).
Bachelor's degree:
A bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, or other college degree with related anthropological themes, or comparable degree in humanities, cultural studies, or social science.
Language requirements:
Our courses are taught in English. Potential students are therefore required to be able to speak fluent English (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): Level B2, UNIcert II, or another equivalent documentation) and demonstrate capability to understand academic language. Proof of employment in a regional language desired.
Aptitude Exam:
In order to properly be accepted at our master's program, you must successfully complete an aptitude exam. This consists of a 30-minute interview, which consists of
- 10-minute presentation (topic is up to the applicant)
- a follow up 10-minute discussion
- 10-minute exchange regarding current and future research interested topics of the student.
The aptitude exam for the upcoming winter semester takes place in June. For international applicants, the exam is also possible via Skype. The exact date of exam will be informed at least a week prior to the scheduled exam.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Anthropology MA
Programme-specific documents
application form (to fill in online via the application platform uni-assist)
secondary school leaving certificate, including subject grades (e.g. Baccalaureate, School Leaving Certificate, A Levels)
evidence of all completed degrees (e.g. bachelor’s, Diplom)
Transcript of Records detailing all past academic achievements
certificate of language proficiency
CV in German or English
applicants from China, India and Vietnam only – please refer to the APS webpages for the currently applicable terms and conditions: APS China, APS India, APS Vietnam
if applicable: proof of having passed the aptitude test (EFP) or the evaluation of subject-specific admission requirements (FZV)
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application fee
75 EUR
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Address
Universität Leipzig
Goethestraße 3-5
04109 Leipzig
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