BeNeLux Studies Paderborn University
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- International Relations
- Intercultural Studies
Annotation
Being an expert for the Benelux countries means having a thorough knowledge of their relationships with each other and with their neighbours, their pioneering role in Europe and their important position in the world. To achieve these goals, the Master’s degree programme in BeNeLux Studies, which is based on trilingual teaching (French, Dutch, German) and broad scientific expertise, offers not only extensive specialist knowledge, but also a practical focus, (digital) media literacy and a challenging work placement programme in the Benelux region with a focus on Europe.
Admission requirements
focus
in German Studies, History, Media Studies, Dutch Studies, Political Science, Romance Studies, Economics or Business Administration or in an interdisciplinary Bachelor's degree course with a focus on European Studies
Proficiency in French and Dutch, one of the two languages at CEFR level A2 and the other at B2
Lecture period
- 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
No informationDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information from the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
French, Dutch
