European and East Asian Governance (Master of Arts, 1-subject)
This master’s programme in political science covers two major world regions, the European Union and East Asia. Students learn to analyze how these regions adapt to often disruptive and transformative economic and political changes. The European integration experience, EU decision-making and key EU policies are analyzed and compared with East Asian – mainly Chinese – approaches to key policy fields such as economic and security policy.
This master’s programme introduces students to a variety of theoretical perspectives, mainly from political science, and equips them with strong analytical skills. These skills are applied to deal with real-life problems through decision-making simulations and policy-oriented case studies. Our master programme's strong focus on practical policy issues, its field trips to European institutions and an internship, prepare you for a career in regional or national governments in Europe or East Asia, in EU institutions or EU related organizations, in interest groups, in private companies or non-profit organizations dealing with topics of European and East Asian governance and policies.
"The courses of the MEEAG offer an excellent, in-depth look at politics and economics in Europe and East Asia, complemented by many extracurricular activities. The helpful mentorship programme offered by the professors perfectly support the students to navigate through the master's programme and beyond. Furthermore, the international diversity of the classes provides many perspectives on diverse topics."
Martin Catarata
| Course | European and East Asian Governance |
| Degree | Master of Arts |
| Program type | 1-Subject |
| Course length | 4 semester |
| ECTS (Credits) | 120 |
| Admission restrictions | none (Winter Semester 2025/26) | none (Summer Semester 2026) |
| Course starts | Winter Semester | Summer Semester |
| Language of Instruction | English |
Programme Co-ordinator | European and East Asian Governance Programme
Dr. Moritz Liebe
Tel.: +49 651 201-2137
E-Mail: liebe@uni-trierde
Subject and Degree Specific information
Study Documents
A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.
- Module overview | European and East Asian Governance (M.A., 1-subject)
- Study plan | European and East Asian Governance (M.A., 1-subject)
The subject examination regulations [german]regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.
The module descriptionsspecify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.
Application and Admission
Admission to this master’s programme requires proof of an appropriate bachelor’s degree according to the subject examination regulations [D].
Whether a bachelor’s degree programme or parts of a bachelor’s degree programme qualify for admission to a particular master’s degree programme is determined by the subject examination board during the application process on the basis of the subject examination regulations.
The following certificates are also required for admission to this master’s degree programme according to the subject examination regulations:
- English language proficiency.
Further information on applying, admission and enrolment can be found on the application page.
Internship
An internship is not compulsory in this programme.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through Career Services by providing information and internships offers.
Stay abroad
A study/stay abroad is not compulsory but is recommended.
The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information: