BA European Cultures and Society (EUCS) Europa-Universität Flensburg

Courses are held in English (100%).

Are you interested in Europe and its relationship with the rest of the world? Do you want to solve problems from multiple perspectives and gain a better understanding of society? If so, European Cultures and Society is the right choice for you!

This three-year Bachelor's programme is offered at campus of Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF). It is an interdisciplinary programme focusing on the cultural and social sciences of Europe. Students learn to work in interdisciplinary settings through empirical research methods, hermeneutic methods and critical thinking. A particular feature of this programme is the project-based application of academic knowledge in fields such as research, journalism, art & scenography, and entrepreneurship. This prepares students for the practical challenges they will face in their future careers.
As an international BA programme, all classes are taught in English and students are required to complete one semester abroad.

Join a Bachelor's programme:

• in an international yet familial environment
• where you are challenged to solve problems
• where you develop intercultural, communication and leadership skills
• where you are encouraged to explore the world and share your experiences
• where you can be inspired to find your best self and prepare to start your career.

There is only a winter intake for applications to the first semester. The winter semester starts in September.
Students can only start their studies in spring if they are applying to a higher semester (for that, please check the specific application deadlines on the website).

The courses are offered in presence on campus.

Non-EU applicants: 1 December to 15 August (the earlier the application, the earlier the admission)

EU applicants: 15 May to 15 August

Please always check the website beforehand to see if there are any changes to these deadlines.

The university is implementing a new application portal. In the future, the application procedure is completed fully online. The portal is still being implemented and perfected, so there might be some glitches. If you have any question during the application procedure or encounter any difficulty, please e-mail eucs@uni-flensburg.de.

The programme in European Cultures and Society (EUCS) follows a modular structure, which makes it more adaptable to your needs and preferences than other Bachelor's programmes. Therefore, the structure presented below is flexible.

The first and the second semesters prepare you to study at university level. The main idea is to introduce everyone the basics of this programme. This will allow you to choose where you want to set your focus in higher semesters – Cultures or Society.

There is also an introduction to how to think in academic terms – how to ask questions and how to build logical answers.

From the third semester onward, you will get to choose your focus: either European Cultures or Society. Then you will go deeper into the topics and will start getting an idea of the details. You also look at Europe from different perspectives and strengthen your problem-solving skills.

You will learn through hands-on projects, so that you can apply what you have learnt in real-life situations. You can pick projects in the areas that excite you the most: visual art, university research, journalism, or business.

Classes will be more interactive, as you will get to discuss different topics in class to come to common conclusions.

During the fourth or fifth semester, you complete a semester abroad. You have almost 90 partner universities on offer with the support of an Erasmus+ scholarship. To help you prepare, the language centre offers you language courses free of charge. The idea is that you experience first-hand different cultures, societies, languages, educational systems, etc.

The sixth and last semester is dedicated to writing your thesis. You will meet weekly with other students and a lecturer to support you along the way. You will also have your last discussions in class about current topics.

You will then be prepared to start your career or join a Master's programme of your choice.

The university is a member of the EMERGE University Alliance: empowering the Margins of Europe through Regional and Global Engagement. The aim is to combine the strengths and diversity of European education and research in new structures to address challenges together. Another aim is to create an outstanding European educational area, as well as to strengthen the international competitiveness and improve the attractiveness of European universities in the fields of education, research and innovation.

Students are encouraged to complete at least one internship abroad with the support of an Erasmus+ scholarship.

An internship is not an integral part of the programme, but it is highly recommended and encouraged.

No tuition fees

There is a student fee of 309.30 EUR per semester. The fee includes the services of the "Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein" (providing students with student prices at the cafeteria, activities and free psychological counselling), the AStA (providing free activities organised by the Student Union) and AktivBus. The semester ticket entitles the holder to free public bus/train transportation in Hamburg and within the state of Schleswig-Holstein, where Flensburg is located.

The cost of living in Flensburg is generally slightly lower than in major German cities. A budget of 800 to 1,000 EUR per month should cover the basic cost of living, including rent.

Please note: To get a visa, the German government requires a proof that the student has 934 EUR per month multiplied by the numbers of months of the stay.

A high school background considered equivalent to the German "Abitur" is required.
More information can be found here or here.

International applicants can prove they possess sufficient knowledge of English by a school-leaving qualification from an English-speaking school qualifying for university entrance, by the completion of an undergraduate degree programme of at least 180 credit points in which the language of instruction and examination is English, or by obtaining one of the following certificates:

• FCE (First Certificate in English): grade A, B
• CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): grade A, B, C
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): grade A, B, C
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): band score 6.5 or superior
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet-based testing: min. 90 points (from max. 120)

National applicants may also prove their knowledge of the English language by showing an average grade of at least 10 points in the subject English during the German "gymnasiale Oberstufe", with English being continued up until the point that the high school diploma has been awarded (average value of the last four semesters).

For all applicants: The certificate proving knowledge of English must not have been obtained longer than two years prior to the start of the study programme.

Non-EU applicants: 1 December to 15 August (the earlier the application, the earlier the admission)

EU applicants: 15 May to 15 August

Please always check the website beforehand to see if there are any changes to these deadlines.

There are the following funding opportunities within the university:

1. The Deutschlandstipendium supports talented and high-achieving students of all subjects at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.
2. Schleswig-Holstein Doctoral Scholarships: For funding, you can apply for a state doctoral scholarship awarded by the Europa-Universität Flensburg. 
3. Partial scholarships provided by the Evangelische Studierendengemeinde – ESG – Evangelical Student Congregation
4. Partial scholarships provided by the Katholische Hochschulgemeinde – KHG – Catholic University Congregation

International students from other countries are allowed to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year.

The university offers a wide range of student jobs, which are also open to international students who speak German. The city of Flensburg, being a tourist town, offers lots of part-time job opportunities for people with a good command of the English and German language. However it is not as easy to find a student job without the German language in Germany.

The accommodation on campus are administered by a non-profit organisation called the "Studentenwerk". The students must apply directly with them. The link is here: https://studentenwerk.sh/en/dormitories-in-flensburg.

The International Center together with the CampusEngel of Europa-Universität Flensburg also support and help students when it comes to finding accommodation.

There are no meal plans, since normally the students have only lunch at the cafeteria. They usually live in shared apartments with a common kitchen. Thus, they prepare breakfast and dinner at home.

The university offers the "CampusCareer" service, which is dedicated to both helping students and graduates find jobs as well as to provide workshops on application procedures, job interviews, etc. The different study programmes also have their own career days tailored to their students.

The International Centre offers support pre-arrival, during the stay in Flensburg and after departure to international students, staff and doctoral candidates joining the Europa-Universität Flensburg. Support can be found here.

Situated in the German-Danish border region, Germany's northernmost university is a young university. Founded in 1946 by the British, it was awarded university status in 2000. Since 2014, it has been known as "Europa-Universität". In 2017, the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) adapted its semester times internationally: in the spring semester, the lecture period runs from March to June and in the fall semester, it runs from September to December. With around 6,000 students, it is a comparatively small university. Young people from around 90 nations study on the Flensburg campus.

The main study programmes focus on educational science and interdisciplinary European studies as well as on environmental sciences / sustainable development.

The location in the border region is ideal for a university with a mission to live the European dream of intercultural encounters and explore its reality. For almost 30 years, Europa-Universität Flensburg and Danish Syddansk Universitet have been working closely together. Their double degree courses in economics offer students the opportunity to obtain degrees from both universities simultaneously.

The region is characterised by beaches, wind, and the sea. Situated directly on the fjord, with its impressive old buildings, low rent, a lively cultural scene, and close proximity to Scandinavia, Flensburg offers excellent living and studying conditions.

The city of Flensburg is characterised by its waterside location and by the immediate proximity of its neighbouring country, Denmark. Located at the northernmost point in Germany, the city of Flensburg is the gateway to Scandinavia. It is only a few miles drive to the Danish border; the Kingdom of Denmark is located even closer to Flensburg than Husum or Kiel, and it can actually be seen from the beach at Wassersleben.

The campus is located about two kilometres from the city centre. Approximately one in ten residents of Flensburg is enrolled at Europa-Universität Flensburg or at the University of Applied Sciences. This is particularly noticeable during the summer months, when there is a lively atmosphere in this university town. As soon as the cold days are over and the last lectures have ended, students meet at the beach or at the place to be in the harbour, the "Hafenspitze".

Whether it's the reflecting water, the sailboats rocking gently in the waves, the sunset or the fact that there is always someone you know, everyone likes the heart of Flensburg.

Away from the water, Flensburg's historical city centre and its identity, developed over many centuries, is one of the landmarks of the city. Spared attacks in times of war, Art Nouveau style houses and old villas can be found everywhere in the city. Its small streets are home to cafés, numerous courtyards, rum producers, a wide pedestrian zone, harbour pubs, and several beaches.