Universität Leipzig: Global and European Studies Institute

News and Events

The new call for applications for our MA and PhD Programme in Global Studies Peace and Security in Africa runs until Feb 29, 2024. More information here.

30/11/2023 News

We celebrate a decade of Global Studies Peace and Security in Africa!

24/11/2023 News

Jr. Prof. Megan Maruschke publishes a new article

17/11/2023 News

Did you miss our graduation ceremony? Watch it here!

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Further News & Events

About the Study Programme

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Studying at GESI

GESI is dedicated to teaching and research in the field of Globalization and Europeanization. The work carried out at GESI lies at the intersection of several disciplines and interprets global processes analytically.

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European Master in Global Studies (EMGS)

Read more about our EMGS MA programme in which students analyse global processes from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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MA and PhD - Global Studies - with emphasis on Peace and Security in Africa (GSPSA)

Professors from Addis Abeba and Leipzig teach about "Peace and Security" from the perspective of Global Studies.

Arqus Joint Master's Programme in European Studies

Joint international Master's Programme with the Universities of Granada, Graz and Vilnius as part of the Arqus alliance.

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Global Studies and Economic History (GSEH)

This MA combines Global Studies at the Leipzig University with the Excellence in Economic History at the LSE.

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Course Catalogue

Courses

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Support for Students

Due to the specificity of its transnational study programmes, GESI provides also tailored services for its MA and PhD students.

Support for Students

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University Services

Our University Service helps you with the usual questions such as semester organization, language courses, family support or career opportunities.

University Services

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Research

Research Profile

Our research and teaching activities focus on globalization and Europeanization.

Doctoral Studies

The Graduate School GSGAS offers doctoral students interdisciplinary and internationally oriented research programs.

Interdisciplinary research

GESI works closely with the Leipzig-based research center ReCentGlobe.

About the Institute

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About the Institute

The Institute is one of the pioneers of graduate education in the relatively young field of Global Studies and offers the international MA program Global Studies as well as the MA in European Studies in cooperation with universities worldwide.

Team

Our core academic and administrative team is complemented by a diverse roster of visiting faculty.

Committees and Organization

Information about the structure and various committees of our institute.

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International Partnerships

International cooperation with universities and organizations worldwide is a core element of our institute.

Digital Teaching Lab

The Digital Teaching Lab is responsible for the digitalization of teaching as well as the visual communication of GESI.

Contact Information

Global and European Studies Institute

workEmil-Fuchs-Straße 1
04105 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97-30230
Fax: fax 9605261

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