MA/MS in Development Studies

This interdisciplinary master's programme examines the causes, conditions and consequences of development, change and globalisation in Latin America, Asia and Africa. Students view development from several perspectives and combine methodological and theoretical approaches. It suits those who want to work on questions of development cooperation. The programme runs for four semesters and is taught in German and English; English track available. The University of Bayreuth charges no tuition fee; students pay only the semester contribution, which covers the student services organisation and a regional public transport ticket. Study begins in the winter semester. Applicants can use the university's application information tool to see the documents, deadlines and the link to the application portal that apply to their individual case, and should check the programme page for the current requirements before applying.