Interdisciplinary Studies of Science

Interdisciplinary perspective
The master course enables students to examine academic questions from a wide range of disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a comprehensive understanding of complex topics and their societal implications.

Research-oriented education
The programme places great emphasis on combining theory and practice. Students have the opportunity to participate in current research projects, enabling them to gain practical experience and further develop their academic skills.

Personalised Study Programme
The option to choose from a range of modules and specialisations allows students to tailor their study programme to their personal interests and career goals. This fosters a bespoke educational experience that is tailored to students’ specific career aspirations.

International Collaborations
The programme offers numerous collaborations with international partner institutions, giving students the opportunity to broaden their skills in a global context. This may include the exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as participation in international projects.

Development of Key Competencies
In addition to subject-specific knowledge, students acquire important key competencies such as critical thinking, analytical skills and intercultural communication. These skills are of great importance in many professional fields.

The degree programme opens up a wide range of career prospects in various fields, for example:

Research and development: Graduates often find employment in research institutions and universities, where they can engage in scientific research to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Science management: A career in science management enables graduates to work in the administration of research projects or in the strategic planning of scientific institutions.

Public administration: Career opportunities in public administration offer the chance to work in the fields of science policy and funding, where knowledge of scientific processes is required.

Consultancy and project management: Management consultancies are often looking for experts who can apply interdisciplinary approaches and scientific knowledge to solving strategic challenges.

Non-profit organisations: Roles in non-profit organisations dealing with scientific issues or societal challenges offer graduates the opportunity to use their knowledge to improve society.

English-language course

Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.

In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.

Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on the application process for prospective international students and the language requirements.

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 4 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Interdisciplinary Studies of Science comprise 120 credit points.

The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.

As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty), you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step to a Master programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.