Overview

The PhD East Asian Studies training program at Freie Universität Berlin is designed to develop core competences that are central for conducting discipline-based research in and on East Asia, as well as a set of transferable skills that enable doctoral candidates to develop successful careers either in academia or in policy-relevant employment.

Features

Moreover, the doctoral training program is characterized by international exchange.

All doctoral candidates are encouraged to a minimum of six months of conducting original research in the region based at a partner university in East Asia and to participate in a two-week Summer School.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The scientific focus of the program, of course, also determines the curriculum which is offered to you and is designed to support your research. The core course of the GEAS graduate program are the GEAS Institutional Theory Course and Research Design in the first (or second) semester.

The courses combine different approaches, domains and dynamics of institutional theory and are designed to give doctoral candidates a deeper understanding of the research focus of GEAS, the study of institutions.

In the course of the program, doctoral candidates will encounter different phases of work, ranging from periods where doctoral candidates will work in larger or smaller groups to phases where they will predominantly focus on their own research projects.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

71

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Asian studies View 8 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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71

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Acceptance Letter/ Admission Certificate

DRS enrolment confirmation (issued by GEAS)

Completed enrollment application (online form)

Proof of health insurance

Original and copy of passport or ID (including visa)

Withdrawal certificate from the last (German) university (if applicable)

Original documents or copies (as the PhD Office will ask for originals or certified copies, simple copies can be attached):

BA and MA or letter from your university

Proof of proficiency in English (C1)

Enrollment fee

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees, apart from a semester contribution (about 300 EUR)

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Berlin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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