Graduate Centre

Finding your way through your Master’s programme

The Graduate Centre is the central point of contact for the Master’s programmes offered by the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences. We are here to assist you with any queries regarding your studies, help you find your way around, and facilitate dialogue between students, lecturers and staff.

Here you can find out about the Master’s programmes, get information on applications and admission, and discover the latest opportunities and events.

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Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences

Dates | Events

6 October 2026

Welcome and information session

On Tuesday 6 October at 4.00 pm, the Graduate Centre is hosting a welcome and information session. Come and meet us in person and find out more about the structure, content and special features of your Master’s programme. There will, of course, be time for your questions.

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5 October to 9 October 2026

Orientation week

Viadrina extends a warm welcome to all new students. During the Orientation week, you will receive important information about your study course, get to know the campus and the university’s online services, and have opportunities to meet your fellow students, lecturers and other members of the university community.

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15 September 2026

Application deadline for Master’s programmes with no entry requirements

For all prospective students with German Master’s entry qualifications or German nationality, the enrolment deadline for Master’s programmes with no admission restrictions is 15 September 2026.

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Master’s degree programmes

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Central and Eastern European Studies (MA)

Further information on the interdisciplinary and multilingual Master’s programme in ‘Central and Eastern European Studies’, as well as on the options for international double degrees.

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Conflict and Democracy (MA)

Find out more about the inter-faculty, practice-oriented Master’s programme in ‘Conflict and Democracy’.

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Language and Media Studies (MA)

Further information on the Master’s programme in “Language and Media Studies” and on the options for an international double degree.

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Social Studies: Crises, Culture, Critique (MA)

Further information on the research-oriented, practice-based and multilingual Master’s programme ‘Social Studies: Crises, Culture, Critique’, as well as on the options for an international double degree.

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Graduate Centre team

Find out more about our team

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Advice and support

Prospective students

Are you interested in a Master’s degree at the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences?

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Master’s students

You have been admitted and enrolled in one of our Master’s programmes? You are cordially welcome!

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Teachers and colleagues

The Graduate Center is the principal point of contact for organisational questions and aims to provide a platform for exchange, new ideas, and the collaborative development and implementation of our programmes.

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Community

The Graduate Center aims to create opportunities for students, faculty and staff to connect, exchange ideas and build community – during their studies and beyond.

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