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Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Border Studies

Original title: Border Studies (M.A.)

German / French4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlySaarland

This international, trilingual Master’s program prepares students to analyze borders, identities, migration, and cross-border cooperation through interdisciplinary study and mobility across Europe.

Overview

Why this program?

International-student friendly
No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Social Sciences
Trilingual instruction in German, French, and English
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Border Studies

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Students seeking an international, interdisciplinary Master’s program with mobility opportunities in Europe.

Career outcomes

  • Cross-border cooperation specialist
  • Migration policy analyst
  • Cultural and regional planner
  • Researcher in spatial and social sciences
  • Consultant in international organizations

Skills you will learn

  • Interdisciplinary research methods
  • Multilingual communication
  • Analysis of migration and border dynamics
  • Cross-cultural competence
  • Policy evaluation and development

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent in cultural studies, linguistics, literature, intercultural communication, social or spatial sciences, law, anthropology, history, or political science; B2-level proficiency in German, French, and English
Deadline15 July 2026 (EU and non-EU applicants)
LanguageGerman / French
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesNo tuition fees; semester fees apply at home university
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Cross-border cooperation specialist
Migration policy analyst
Cultural and regional planner
Researcher in spatial and social sciences
Consultant in international organizations

University

Saarland University

Saarland University is located in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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