The 2 year program includes 3 semesters of studies in the geography, politics, economy, law, history, languages and cultures of the area that includes today's Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. During the fourth semester, students will have an internship in the region and complete their masters thesis. Successful participants will qualify for work in international cooperation and advisory jobs in management and politics as well as for a PhD track and an academic career.

The successful applicants will already have a B.A. or higher academic degree and have evidence of proficiency in german, which is the main language of instruction (certificate of "German for academic purposes", DSH). English as a second working language is required. Applications by women and by international students are particularly encouraged.

There is no tuition fee. A very limited number of scholarships,
foremostly for students from Central Asia and Caucasia, is available (only following admission).

Deadline for application (fax or mail is acceptable): 6 January 2003.
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