OpenFieldFU Berlin Master of Arts in International Relations (Joint Master with HU & Uni Potsdam)
Premier joint English and German Master of Arts offered by the Otto Suhr Institute at FU Berlin together with Humboldt University and the University of Potsdam, analyzing global governance, conflict analysis, and European foreign policy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, or Economics with strong grades (minimum 75%).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in all bands or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework in political theory, international law, and quantitative/qualitative empirical methods.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic letter of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DAAD Master Studies Scholarships and Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month merit stipend); zero tuition
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; €312 semester transit fee only.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Non-EU international intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Freie Universität Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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