Global and European Studies Institute

News and Events

Next call for applications:

  • MA and PhD Programme in Global Studies Peace and Security in Africa until March 18, 2024. More information for MA applicants here and for PhD applicants here.
  • MA European Studies until March 15, 2024. More information.
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About the Study Programme

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Studying at GESI

GESI is dedicated to teaching and research in the field of Globalization and Europeanization. The work carried out at GESI lies at the intersection of several disciplines and interprets global processes analytically.

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Support for Students

Due to the specificity of its transnational study programmes, GESI provides also tailored services for its MA and PhD students.

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Support for Students

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University Services

Our University Service helps you with the usual questions such as semester organization, language courses, family support or career opportunities.

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University Services

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Research

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About the Institute

About the Institute

The Institute is one of the pioneers of graduate education in the relatively young field of Global Studies and offers the international MA program Global Studies as well as the MA in European Studies in cooperation with universities worldwide.

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Contact Information

Global and European Studies Institute

Emil-Fuchs-Straße 1
04105 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-30230
Fax: 9605261

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