Skip to content
Step 1 - Find your Study Program

Eberhard Karls University Tubingen

Tübingen

Comparative + Middle East Politics & Society

Subjects: Middle Eastern Studies;Sociology

M.A. | Master of Arts

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
167 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
1,500 EUR
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.05.

Course description

The M.A. in Comparative & Middle East Politics and Society (CMEPS) is a two-year joint master’s program offered by the University of Tübingen and the American University in Cairo (AUC). This program equips students with a deep understanding of political and societal developments in the Middle East, along with analytical tools to navigate the region's complex dynamics and challenges. The program focuses on the relationship between societies and states in the MENA region, exploring the dynamics of social and political transformation. Key subjects include Comparative Politics of the Middle East, development politics, international cooperation, regime change, and democratization. Students can also select from a variety of elective modules, such as International Political Economy, Peace and Conflict Resolution, or topics related to the culture and civil societies of the Middle East. Depending on their initial degree, students will take courses in either Political Science methods or basic Arabic during their first year. By the end of their studies, CMEPS students will have a unique profile that combines advanced knowledge of Comparative Politics with a strong specialization in the politics, society, cultures, and language of the Arab Middle East. To bridge theory and practice, the program includes study trips to international organizations, development agencies, and significant political and

Program Information

Study Location Tübingen
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester 1,500 EUR
Cost per Semester 167 EUR
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information
⏱️ Application Start Winter
01.04.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.05.

Are you eligible for studying in Germany?

Take the StudyBuddy Eligibility Quiz and find out whether you meet the criteria to enter a German university directly.

Study Eligibility Checker

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR No information
IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

The CMEPS program is taught and assessed in English. Applicants need to provide evidence of their proficiency in English (see admission requirements above). CMEPS students at Tübingen will also take courses in basic Arabic in their first year and have the possibility to take further Arabic courses during their semester at AUC.

Qualification Requirements

You are eligible to study in the CMEPS program if you hold a B.A. degree or equivalent - in Political Science, International Relations or a related social science, or - in Middle East Studies, Islamic Studies, or a related discipline. You also need to provide evidence of your proficiency in English, e.g. through TOEFL (scores: at least 90), IELTS (at least 6.5), a similar certificate, or through having graduated from an English-language university. The application deadline is on 15th May of each year; studies begin in fall term.

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Restricted
Application directly at the University,
uni-assist
Step 3 - Get studying insights

Your Free StudyBuddy Checklist

Want to simplify your journey to Germany?

  • Interactive step-by-step checklist
  • Helpful explanations and tips along the way
  • Designed for internationals like you
study-checklist-teaser-medium-hand
webinars-teaser-medium-two-girls

Free Webinar

How to Apply and Get Admission to a German University

Get ready to study in Germany!

December 17th, 2024

  • Learn how to find your ideal program
  • Step-by-step application guide
  • Tips and tricks to get admission
Step 4 – Apply for a Visa
German Visa Guide

German Visa Guide

Your tailored German visa application guide

Be Prepared for Your Visa Appointment

Value Package

Your all-in-one solution for just €5/month!
  • New: includes our free German Bank Account. Automatically connected to your Blocked Account
  • German Blocked Account accepted by all German authorities
  • Award-winning public or private health insurance coverage4
  • Free Travel Health Insurance worth up to €953
  • Up to €90 cashback with your personalized health insurance2
  • Instant Blocked Amount confirmation once funds are received
  • 24hr customer response time
  • All-in-One app for life in Germany
  • ADDITIONAL FREE BENEFITS
  • Free International Student ID Card (Digital ISIC) worth up to €18*
  • Free eBooks and resources for life and studies in Germany
  • In-app access to top-tier accommodation for internationals
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Monthly fee: Only €5
  • Blocked Account set-up fee: €0 (€69 cashback)1

Other interesting programs for you

  • University of Regensburg

    Regensburg

    British Literature & Cultural Studies

    M.A. | Master of Arts

    Language: English

    4 Semesters No Tuition Fee Full-time
    Duration Tuition Fee Study Form
  • Flensburg University

    Flensburg

    European Cultures & Society

    B.A. | Bachelor of Arts

    Language: English

    6 Semesters No Tuition Fee Full-time
    Duration Tuition Fee Study Form
  • Free University of Berlin

    Berlin

    Sociology – European Societies

    M.A. | Master of Arts

    Language: English, German

    4 Semesters No Tuition Fee Full-time
    Duration Tuition Fee Study Form