• Entrance qualification
  - a six-semester Bachelor’s Degree in either Cultural Anthropology/European Ethnology, Human Geography, or Sociology (180 Credit Points) or a similar degree in the same or related disciplines
  
  - applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree from other disciplines such as in the Humanities can only be admitted when their degree is considered equivalent to the above-mentioned degrees by the Admissions Committee (= examination of equivalency of degree)
  
  - The examination of equivalency takes into account the qualifications  
  attained with the BA and/or course contents and modules studied. In  
  order for a BA degree to qualify for admission to the MA program,  
  basic training in methods (such as ethnography, or qualitative social  
  research methods), theories (social theories, cultural theories,  
  spatial theories) and/or familiarity with topic areas of Cultural  
  Anthropology, Sociology and/or Human Geography are required.
    
  For BA degrees attained outside of Germany, the same regulations apply.

• Language skills
  A good knowledge of English is required (minimum of a B2 certification), e.g.
  - Certificate of a secondary school from an English-speaking country
  OR
  - Bachelor’s Degree from a study program taught completely/mostly in English
  OR
  - Five years of English lessons at school (the grade for English on the final certificate must be “satisfactory” or higher)
  OR
  - TOEFL test result of at least 87 (internet-based) or equivalent results from other officially recognized tests of English language capability, such as IELTS or the Cambridge Proficiency examination
   OR
  - An equivalent certificate, pending decision by the Admissions committee
  
  Good working knowledge of German (B1) is recommended for daily communication at the university (no certification needed).

• Aptitude Test i.e. “Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren”
  Admission for the program will be determined on the basis of the grade average of the BA (60%) and on the assessment of the motivation letter (40%). The application must include a motivation letter in English, comprising 400 to 600 words. The resulting overall rating must be at least 7.0 points.

• The motivation letter shall describe your motivation for pursuing the Master’s degree. It should provide information about your special interest in the Master’s program as well as your relevant knowledge, skills and abilities. It can also include additional information about non-university activities (like work experience) that could qualify a student for the Master’s program. The motivation letter will be graded.

• For further information please check the departments "Frequently asked Questions"

Provisional admission is possible on the basis of a current certificate or transcript of records. At least 80% of the credit points in the B.A. (usually 144 CP) must have been obtained and must be calculated into a provisional average grade, upon which admission will be based. An office authorised to award grades or issue certificates must issue this provisional certificate. Provisional admission is valid until the end of the first semester of the master’s program. The bachelor’s degree must thus be handed in by March 31 (winter intake) or September 30 (summer intake) the latest. If the Bachelor’s degree certificate is not submitted by the end of the first semester, provisional admission will be withdrawn.

Admission is not restricted, but subject to the aptitude test. Applicants will be directly admitted if the admission requirements are met in full.