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Peace and Security Studies

Name: Peace and Security Studies
Price: Free EUR

University of Hamburg

Masters

Master of Arts

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Non-EU Deadline

Plenty of Time

Deadline passed remaining

6/15/2025

Course Overview

The Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies at Universität Hamburg is an interdisciplinary program jointly organized by the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH). It addresses contemporary peace, conflict and security issues from social science, humanities, scientific, ethical, and legal perspectives. The program is bilingual (German and English), and requires strong proficiency in both languages. Students learn research methods geared towards careers in international organizations, NGOs, or academia. The standard duration is two years (four semesters, 120 ECTS). For applicants with 240 ECTS in relevant fields, a one-year (two semester) accelerated curriculum is offered. Key focus areas include peace research, security policy, arms control, international law, conflict prevention, and related topics. Source: https://www.ifsh.de/en/study/information

University Information

World Ranking
#131
Country Ranking
#6
University Type
Public

Location & Format

Countries
Germany
Cities
Hamburg
State/Region
Hamburg State
Online Available
No

Duration & Timeline

Duration
2 years
Semesters
4 Semester
Semester Start
Winter
ECTS Credits
120 ECTS
Type of Study
Full Time

Language Requirements

Teaching Languages:

German

English

General Requirement: High-level proficiency in German and English (specific test scores or levels not explicitly required; see https://www.ifsh.de/en/study/information)

IELTS/TOEFL: not found

German Grade: not found

Admission Requirements

Required GPA
not found
Work Experience
not found
Standardized Tests
Not required
Required Documents
Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript (recognized by Universität Hamburg); Proof of proficiency in German and English; Curriculum vitae; Motivation letter; Passport or ID copy; Certified translations if originals are not in German or English. See https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/master/online-bewerbung.html

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition Fee (Non-EU): Freeper Semester

Tuition Fee (EU): Freeper Semester

Semester Contribution: 332

Additional Fee Information:

• No tuition fees charged for Peace and Security Studies. Only semester contribution applies (see https://www.ifsh.de/en/study/information).

Application Timeline

Application Deadlines:

Winter: Wintersemester: 01.05–15.06

Summer: not found

Spring: not found

Autumn: not found

ApplicationEndDate: 15 June 2025 at UTC

ApplicationEndDateNonEU: 15 June 2025 at UTC

Important Notes:

• Applications for the MA Peace and Security Studies (University of Hamburg) are accepted only for winter semester: May 1 to June 15 annually. Source: https://www.ifsh.de/en/news-detail/apply-now-peace-and-security-studies-ma-2023-2024

Contact

Contact Email
studienberatung@ifsh.de

Course Tags

Friedens- und Sicherheitsstudien

M.A. Friedens- und Sicherheitsforschung

Master Frieden und Sicherheit

Friedensforschung Universität Hamburg

Sicherheitsstudien Hamburg

Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik (IFSH)

Additional Information

All data verified by official University of Hamburg/IFSH pages as of 2025-05-14.

Deadline: Wintersemester application: 01.05–15.06 annually.

DeadlineLink: https://www.ifsh.de/en/news-detail/apply-now-peace-and-security-studies-ma-2023-2024

ApplicationDeadlineLinkSecondary: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/master.html

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