International Relations
Degree Profile
Course Details of the International Relations
In the major field of study International Relations you will deal with the political, legal and economic dimensions of a changing world order. You will examine the growing interdependence of national political systems and economies and the role of transnational governmental and non-governmental organizations.
The course of studies connects:
- legal perspectives,
- social science perspectives,
- economic perspectives.
With the interdisciplinary education you will acquire all necessary knowledge and skills in International Relations. You will be introduced to scientific analysis and reflection of problems in order to strengthen your solution-oriented judgement.
The course of study will teach you the interrelationships, concepts and approaches to solutions in international relations. You will learn to think and solve problems in a logical, structured, analytical and critical manner. In addition, you will be able to deal independently and critically with the global challenges of our time.
- Theories of International Relations
- International political economy
- Normative foundations of world politics
- Foreign policy and security
- Applied Statistics and Data Collection
- Microeconomics or Macroeconomics
- Fundamentals of Law
- Constitutional Law
- International Law
Niklas studies at the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Erfurt (in German)
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Job & Career Perspectives
Our policy experts work, for example:
- in public or private international organisations,
- in international and supranational institutions,
- in national/federal governments,
- in non-governmental organisations (NGOs),
- in companies,
- in bandages,
- in the media,
- in the church.
Our Alumni (in German)
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International Relations in Detail
Master Programmes
After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt
Master programme Public Policy
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Open Day
Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to see the study and living conditions in Erfurt for yourself at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the program: Open Day
Discovery Days
The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days
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Admission requirements
Admission Requirements International Relations
Studying with Abitur
- general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education
General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung
Language Requirements of International Relations
Language requirements for studies
Before beginning the study of International Relations:
- English at language level B2
By the end of the International Relations degree programme:
In the major subject International Relations, two language modules must be completed, which are aimed at the acquisition of a further language level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Language Centre
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum
Admission limitation (with NC)
Only a limited number of places are available for the International Relations programme (internal university admission restriction, numerus clausus). The number of places is determined anew for each winter semester.
The places are allocated in an admission procedure according to the following criteria:
- Average grade of the university entrance qualification [HZB] (20% of places),
- Supplementary university selection procedure (60% of places; the only underlying criterion: average grade of the HZB),
- Waiting time (20% of seats).
Information on the application of admission restricted study programmes
The major subject in International Relations is admission-restricted (with NC).
Application for the two-subject Bachelor's degree:
For the combination of International Relations with an admission-free program (without NC) or an admission-restricted program (with NC), please apply from May 1 to July 15 using the following link.
Student advice and counselling
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Are you considering to study Economics, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Erfurt, but are still unsure what to expect? Then simply contact us by e-mail at stawi2b@uni-erfurt.de and we will arrange a telephone call.
We (from left to right: Fee, Celine and Hanna) study different subject combinations and are happy to answer all kinds of questions about study contents or future opportunities, but also about Erfurt as a city of study or our student life.
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