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Two Scholarships for Master program on East European Studies

Two scholarships (2,000 € each) are offered for particularly qualified and needy students.

EES Online, one of Germany's Top Ten International Master's Programs, offers you advanced education and training in regard to one of the most intriguing parts of the world: Eastern Europe. We work with state-of-the-art communication technology that won the Freie Universität Berlin e-learning award 2006 for outstanding blended-learning initiatives. Our accredited program provides you with in-depth knowledge on topics related to this exciting and fast growing region. Your career will gain momentum while you can stay in the job.

Realize your ambitions and join our EES Online international community in October 2008. We are looking forward to meeting and supporting you. Contact us for any question or advice.

Applications are welcome till April 30. Please apply online.

Online application must include:

• university certificate and diploma supplement, transcript or similar description of studies completed (certified translation if it is written in any other language than German, English, French, Spanish or Italian. Chinese and Mongolian certificates, however, have to be attested by the German Embassy in Beijing or Ulan Bator respectively.)
• proof of English proficiency (TOEFL - minimum score of 550 points paper-based/ 213 computer-based/ 80 internet-based, or equivalent evidence)
• proof of basic knowledge of an East European language (e.g. UNIcert I - can be handed in after the start of the program)
• statement of your motivation (mission statement) to undertake East European Studies Online
• curriculum vitae in table form
• two references from university professors

Admission

Participants must be postgraduate, that is, a prior university degree (B.A., M.A., Diploma, state examination etc.) is required. Preferably this degree has been obtained in humanities or social sciences (including law and economics). But exceptions for applicants of other fields are possible under certain conditions. An interest in Eastern Europe is important, meaning the desire to increase one's knowledge of this fascinating part of the world. Participants are expected to work across various disciplines.

Participants have to be fluent in English. In addition, basic knowledge of at least one East European language is needed - yet this linguistic proficiency can be developed during the duration of the program.

Participants must have adequate electronic equipment at their disposal that is able to deal with various multimedia material. Internet access and a personal email account are mandatory.

For the time being, tuition fees amount to 4,450 € per year of study plus the regular registration fees of the Freie Universität Berlin, namely 176.36 € per year (cf. our tuition statute and its latest revision). Costs arising from the in-house classes must be paid by the students themselves (travel expenses, room and board).

Selection criteria:

• quality of the university degree (overall grade)
• particular eligibility for the East European Studies Online Master's program according to the mission statement
• English proficiency
• details on previous education, training and career experience that are relevant to the East European Studies Online Master's program.

Successful candidates must register at the Freie Universität Berlin during the first in-house classes in Berlin. They then have to provide the original of their university diploma as well as a certified translation where required (will be handed back after being checked).

If you have any further questions or problems, please contact:

email address: ees@fu-berlin.de  
skype name: eesonline
phone: + 49 (0)30 838 54970 or
phone: + 49 (0)30 838 54033