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Programs
Which programs does the Center for Global Politics offer?
The Center for Global Politics unites four distinct graduate programs: East European Studies Online, International Relations Online, German Studies Russia, and Global Politics Summer School China.
Are all the programs of the Center for Global Politics taught in Berlin?
No. East European Studies Online and International Relations Online are distance learning programs. You can study wherever and access your study material anywhere you want. Both programs have mandatory in-house classes in Berlin (IR Online also in Dubai) four times during the study period.
German Studies Russia is taught at the Moscow State University for International Relations (MGIMO) and the Global Politics Summer School China takes place in Shanghai.
Can you give me some idea about the scope of the programs?
East European Studies Online and International Relations Online are two-year distance learning master’s programs.
German Studies Russia is a one-year supplementary course.
The Global Politics Summer School China is an intensive two-week program in August each year.
I would like to know more about one specific program. Where can I get more detailed information?
For information on East European Studies Online you can contact Sabine Pag (student advisor) at sabine.pag@fu-berlin.de .
Nina Reinecke, student advisor of International Relations Online, will be happy to help you with any questions regarding this program. You can contact her at nina.reinecke@fu-berlin.de .
For information on German Studies Russia, please refer to Julia Gerlach (program coordinator) at julia.gerlach@fu-berlin.de .
If you have questions regarding the Global Politics Summer School China, you can contact program coordinator Ole Jantschek at ole.jantschek@fu-berlin.de .
I have questions regarding the Center for Global Politics. Who can I contact?
Victoria Muntendorf is responsible for press and public relations matters. Her email address is victoria.muntendorf@fu-berlin.de .
What kind of degree can I earn?
In East European Studies Online and International Relations Online, you can earn a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree comprising 120 credit points according to ECTS standards.
Students of German Studies Russia receive a double certificate of Freie Universität Berlin and the Moscow State University for International Relations (MGIMO).
Participants of the Global Politics Summer School China receive an internationally recognized certificate worth four credit points (ECTS) issued by Freie Universität Berlin and Fudan University Shanghai.
Does the Center for Global Politics offer PhD programs?
Not yet, but since a lot of former students are interested in a PhD program at the Center for Global Politics, we are working on developing one.
Admission
What kind of requirements do I have to fulfil in order to take part in the programs?
That depends on the programs. Please refer to the respective websites:
East European Studies Online
International Relations Online
Global Politics Summer School China
When and where can I apply for a certain program?
The application deadline for the Master programs East European Studies (EES) Online and International Relations (IR) Online is April, 30. The next round of programs will start in fall 2008. You can access the online application here: EES Online and IR Online.
The application deadline for German Studies Russia is April, 15 for the program that starts in September of the same year. You can find further information on the admission procedure on the program’s website.
If you are interested in the Global Politics Summer School China, you must complete the online application by June. The program starts in August of the same year.
Are there any tuition fees?
Yes and no - it depends on the program.
East European Studies Online: Tuition fees amount to 3,450.00 € per year of study plus the regular administrative charges of Freie Universität Berlin.
International Relations Online: Tuition fees amount to 7,650 € per year of study plus the regular administrative charges of Freie Universität Berlin.
Global Politics Summer School China: Tuition fees amount to 50 € for the two-week program.
There are no tuition fees for German Studies Russia.
Classes
In which language are the programs taught?
East European Studies Online, International Relations Online, and the Global Politics Summer School China are all taught in English.
German Studies Russia is a German supplementary course.
Proficiency in the respective language is required for each program.
How can I access my study material?
The learning management system "Blackboard" provides you with easy access to a virtual library and web-based data, including relevant course material and multimedia files designed to support your studies. Participants receive a password that enables them to enter the learning environment of the respective program.
Is it possible to skip one of the on-site instruction periods of the online programs?
No, participation in all in-house classes is mandatory in order to obtain your Master's degree.
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