Please find the statement of the university of Freiburg condemning the ongoing war in Ukraine here. The site also contains useful links and information for people seeking help and people wanting to offer help.

We will contact our students in case the war should have a direct impact on the teaching and travelling possibilities in the Global Studies Programme.

Check out the new sub-sections of our website, which provide more details on what the semester at each of our participating institutions looks like! Follow the links to the semesters at the Albert-Ludwigs-University, the University of Cape Town, FLASCO Argentina, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Chulalongkorn University.

We hope this information will make it easier for applicants to select the universities they want to attend while studying GSP. If you have further questions about the semesters, we are happy to answer them via email or to connect you to one of our current GSP students so that they can share their experience with you.

We are pleased to announce that we have already sent out the admission letters to all the students who will form the 2022 batch of the Global Studies Programme. We received applications from all over the world and from various discipline backgrounds.
In accordance with current university regulations, we are planning the first semester starting in April 2022 with in-person teaching. Should the situation change until then, the teaching format might need to be adapted on short notice.
We look forward to hopefully welcoming our new students physically in Freiburg in April 2022!

If you are considering applying for the 2022 intake of the Global Studies Programme, please remember to submit your application until November 30th! We recommend submitting your application as early as possible so that we have sufficient time to check your documents and to contact you should there be any problems.

As the Covid-19 pandemic is slowly getting under control in Germany, and in-person classes are encouraged again at the university of Freiburg, international travel is still not easy for many of our international students.

This is why we are planning the winter term (the fourth semester of our students who started in April 2020) here in Freiburg in hybrid form. Some of our students will meet their lecturers in a classroom here in Freiburg (observing the current Covid-measures of the university), while others will simultaneously participate in the sessions virtually.

We are excited to implement this new format and to cater to both local and international students as best as we can.

The application platform for the GSP intake 2022 is now open and can be accessed here.

The platform will be open until November 30th. To guarantee that we can request missing or additional documents from you, we highly recommend submitting the application by October 31st.

Please find the Call for Applications here. 

For further information on the application process, please see the application-section on our website, the FAQs, or contact us via gspinfo@mail.uni-freiburg.de.

We are looking forward to your application!

The application deadline for the GSP intake of 2022 is 30.11.2021 (online application)

 The Global Studies Programme, initiated in 2001, is a two-year master’s degree programme. The main objective of the programme is to study various cultures and regions within the social sciences, focusing on the Global South. The Global Studies Programme is conducted jointly by the University of Freiburg (Germany), the University of Cape Town (South Africa), Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi, India), FLACSO Argentina (Buenos Aires) and Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok).

Within the GSP, students learn to approach the world and globalization from various regional perspectives and disciplines, comprising sociology, political sciences, anthropology, and cultural geography. The programme’s global and multicultural experience is enhanced by the diversity of its students who study at different places around the world together. Each group comprises students from all parts of the world.

The programme received many high-ranking awards including the BMW Group Award for Intercultural Learning (2004) and the Top Ten International Master’s Programme title by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (2006). In 2011 these successes were confirmed again with the reaccreditation of the GSP in Germany. Since 2001, more than six hundred and fifty students from over sixty countries on all the continents have participated in the programme.

From mid-April the programme begins every year with the summer semester in Freiburg. In their second semester, students can choose between FLACSO Argentina in Buenos Aires (Argentina) or Cape Town University (South Africa), while for their third semester students have the choice between Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi (India) or Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok (Thailand). In the fourth semester, students return to Freiburg for their MA thesis and final examination.

Applicants can be assured that we are closely monitoring the current Coronavirus pandemic and that we have well-established alternatives in the form of online instruction available. You can be assured that these alternatives embrace the special character of GSP. Updates can be found on our website closer to the start of the programme.

The application deadline for the GSP class of 2022 is 30.11.2021 (online application). Please note: the online application portal is only open from 15.09.2021 to 30.11.2021.

For further information on the programme and the application requirements please check the GSP-website www.gsp.uni-freiburg.de  or send an email to info@global-studies.com.

Please note: There have been some changes to the application requirements

and the costs associated with the programme.

Please check our website to stay updated.

We are happy to announce that the 2021 batch of the Global Studies Programme are starting their first term, organised by the University of Freiburg, next week. In our virtual kick-off event we will welcome our new students who are joining us from all around the world!
Despite the current restrictions due to the pandemic we are looking forward to providing an enriching and challenging programme for our students. To compensate for the missing experience of in-person teaching here in Freiburg, our mentoring team consisting of seasoned GSP-students is putting extra effort into sharing some of the Freiburg atmosphere with the new students. Updates on the teaching format in the following semesters will be provided to the students as soon as possible.

In dem neuen Format „uni’hören – der Wissenschaftspodcast aus Freiburg“ berichten Forscherinnen und Forscher unterschiedlicher Fachrichtungen über ihre Arbeit und teilen ihre Erkenntnisse zu Themen, die sich mit gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen befassen. In der dritten Folge interviewt die Politikjournalistin Stephanie Geißler die Soziologieprofessorin Prof. Manuela Boatcă.

Folge 3: Die Schieflagen der Welt mit Prof. Manuela Boatcă

Anhören unter https://www.pr.uni-freiburg.de/pm/online-magazin/forschen-und-entdecken/unihoeren?fbclid=IwAR25X3rsVOffNN65u7SBXOtPCgqIoUf-5HY-_dY8DlnXgWfSc88DD9IPiM8

Due to the continuing impact of the pandemic, the new Batch starting their studies in April 2021 will once more experience their first term at the University of Freiburg via online instruction. Building on all the experiences with online formats that we (and our partner universities) were able to collect over the past year, we are excited to once again create a stimulating virtual learning experience for our students. For more information on how the virus is still affecting our university and student life, please also see the university website.
Students will be provided with updates on the teaching formats for the second and third semesters as soon as possible.

The application period for the 2021 intake is now over. We received numerous applications from all continents and we look forward to selecting a diverse batch of students. All applicants will receive feedback on their application by the middle of December.

The next application period will start on September 15th 2021 and last until November 30th 2021.

If you are considering applying for the 2021 intake of the Global Studies Programme, please remember to submit your application until November 30th! We recommend submitting your application as early as possible so that we have sufficient time to check your documents and to contact you should there be any problems. 

You want to know what it is like to study together with a diverse group of student from all around the globe? In this video, GSP-student Hangyu Lee gives an insider's perspective of student life, focusing on the time he spent in Freiburg. 

The application platform for the GSP intake 2021 is now open and can be accessed here.

The platform will be open until November 30th. To guarantee that we can request missing or additional documents from you, we highly recommend submitting the application by October 31st.

Please find the Call for Applications here. 

For further information on the application process, please see the application-section on our website, the FAQs, or contact us via gspinfo@mail.uni-freiburg.de.

We are looking forward to your application!

The application deadline for the GSP class of 2021 is 30.11.2020 (online application)

The Global Studies Programme, initiated in 2001, is a two-year master’s degree programme. The main objective of the programme is to study various cultures and regions within the social sciences, focusing on the Global South. The Global Studies Programme is conducted jointly by the University of Freiburg (Germany), the University of Cape Town (South Africa), Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi, India), FLACSO Argentina (Buenos Aires) and Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok).

Within the GSP, students learn to approach the world and globalization from various regional perspectives and disciplines, comprising sociology, political sciences, anthropology, and cultural geography. The programme’s global and multicultural experience is enhanced by the diversity of its students who study at different places around the world together. Each group comprises students from all parts of the world.

The programme received many high-ranking awards including the BMW Group Award for Intercultural Learning (2004) and the Top Ten International Master’s Programme title by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (2006). In 2011 these successes were confirmed again with the reaccreditation of the GSP in Germany. Since 2001, more than six hundred and fifty students from over sixty countries on all the continents have participated in the programme.

From mid-April the programme begins every year with the summer semester in Freiburg. In their second semester, students can choose between FLACSO Argentina in Buenos Aires (Argentina) or Cape Town University (South Africa), while for their third semester students have the choice between Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi (India) or Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok (Thailand). In the fourth semester, students return to Freiburg for their MA thesis and final examination.

Applicants can be assured that we are closely monitoring the current Coronavirus pandemic and that we have well-established alternatives in the form of online instruction available. You can be assured that these alternatives embrace the special character of GSP. Updates can be found on our website closer to the start of the programme.

The application deadline for the GSP class of 2021 is 30.11.2020 (online application). Please note: the online application portal is only open from 15.09.2020 to 30.11.2020.

The Programme Director of the Global Studies Programme is Dr. Caroline Janz. For further information on the programme and the application requirements please check the GSP-website www.global-studies.com  or send an email to info@global-studies.com.

Please note: there have been some changes to the application requirements and the costs associated with the programme.

Please check our website to stay updated.

Dear applicants,

please note the following changes that take effect with the application process for the 2021 batch of the Global Studies Programme:

• Recommendation letters: Your two recommendation letters now need to be sent to this email address: recommendation@globalstudies.uni-freiburg.de. Starting this year you will also be able to see the status of your recommendation letters within the application platform.
• Research proposal: There is a new component that needs to be submitted as part of your application: a proposal for a fictioal research project.

Please see the application section of our website for details on these changes. If you have any questions please take a look at the FAQ section or reach out to gspinfo@mail.uni-freiburg.de.

To the article: https://www.scena9.ro/en/article/statues-vandalism-colonialism-imperialism

We are happy to announce that on Monday, April 20th 2020, we were able to welcome the new GSP batch via a virtual introductory meeting. Our very diverse group of new students will attend virtual classes offered by the Freiburg lecturers from this week onwards. We wish everyone a great start and we are looking forward to an exciting semester for all of us!

Faced with the current coronavirus pandemic, the Global Studies Programme is taking measures to ensure that all students are able to participate in the programme despite global travel and movement restrictions. The first semester of the programme will therefore be taught via online instruction and students are not required to be physically present in Freiburg. Classes are scheduled to begin on April 20th and are not subject to the general delay of the semester start at the University of Freiburg.

Due to the ongoing spread of the Covid-19 our international study programme with its unique global character is facing an exceptional situation.
We can assure you that we are working on solutions with all the capacities we have to enable the best possible start for the Global Studies Programme 2020 as well as the best possibilites for our students in higher semesters! Prospective students and current students will be updated via email on the most recent updates.
Due to the constantly changing political and medical situation, we need to ask you to please give us some time to come up with practical solutions. This uncertainty is challenging for all of us but the current state of affairs doesn't allow for quick fixes. We are convinced that the Covid-19 pandemic and adapting our study programme to new political regulations and necessary health precautions will absorb us for quite a while.
However, the political and societal reactions to Covid-19 also constitute an interesting area of research into global issues.
As university staff is encouraged to work from home, the GSP office will not be staffed within the upcoming weeks. Please direct any questions or requests to this email address instead: gspinfo@mail.uni-freiburg.de

Applications for the next Global Studies Programme intake starting in April 2020 are done online on the campus management platform: www.campus.uni-freiburg.de

The application platform remains open until November 30th, 2019.

If you have any questions regarding applications, please contact: info@global-studies.com

The Global Studies Programme, initiated in 2001, is a two-year master’s degree programme. The main objective of the programme is to study various cultures and regions within the social sciences, focusing on the Global South. The Global Studies Programme is conducted jointly by the University of Freiburg (Germany), the University of Cape Town (South Africa), Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi, India), FLACSO Argentina (Buenos Aires) and Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok).

Within the GSP students learn to approach the world and globalization from various regional perspectives and disciplines, comprising sociology, political sciences, anthropology and cultural geography. The programme’s global and multicultural experience is enhanced by the diversity of its students who study at different places around the world together. Each group comprises students from all parts of the world.
The programme received many high-ranking awards including the BMW Group Award for Intercultural Learning (2004) and the Top Ten International Master’s Programme title by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (2006). In 2011 these successes were confirmed again with the reaccreditation of the GSP in Germany. Since 2001, more than six hundred twenty students from over sixty countries on all the continents have participated in the programme.

From mid-April the programme begins every year with the summer semester in Freiburg. In their second semester, students can choose between FLACSO Argentina in Buenos Aires (Argentina) or Cape Town University (South Africa), while for their third semester students have the choice between Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi (India) or Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok (Thailand). In the fourth semester, students return to Freiburg for their MA thesis and final examination.

The application deadline for the GSP class of 2020 is 30.11.2019 (online application). Please note: the online application portal is only open from 15.09.2019 to 30.11.2019.
The Programme Director of the Global Studies Programme is Dr. Caroline Janz.

For further information on the programme and the application requirements please check the GSP-website www.global-studies.com or send an email to info@global-studies.com.

Senegal und Gambia – Migration, Demokratisierung und Wirtschaft

Vortrag mit Thomas Volk

Senegal und Gambia rücken immer stärker in den Fokus der deutschen und europäischen Aufmerksamkeit. Grund hierfür ist vor allem die Migrationspolitik. Mehr als 16.000 Gambier leben in Deutschland, 70 Prozent davon in Baden-Württemberg. Gambia, als kleinstes Land auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent befindet sich seit Januar 2017 in einem anhaltenden demokratischen Transformationsprozess. Das größere Nachbarland Senegal macht durch seine politische Stabilität, die interreligiöse Harmonie und ein starkes Wirtschaftswachstum von sieben Prozent auf sich aufmerksam. Dennoch stehen beide Länder vor enormen Herausforderungen und nehmen die Plätze 173 (Gambia) und 164 (Senegal) von 189 aufgelisteten Ländern des Human Development Index der Vereinten Nationen ein. Die Bevölkerungen beider Länder werden sich bis 2050 mehr als verdoppeln, die Nahrungsmittelsicherheit gerät in Gefahr und geopolitische Entwicklungen in der Region könnten sich auch auf Senegal und Gambia negativ auswirken. Migration - ein in der Region positiv konnotierter Begriff - wird zum zentralen Zukunftsthema in den Beziehungen zwischen Deutschland und den Staaten Westafrikas.

Wir laden Sie herzlich ein, mit uns über die Chancen und Herausforderungen Westafrikas zu diskutieren.

Mehr Informationen und Anmeldung:

https://www.kas.de/web/suedbaden/veranstaltungen/detail/-/content/senegal-und-gambia-zwischen-migrationsdruck-demokratisierungserfolgen-und-wirtschaftlichen-her-ausfo

The Arnold-Bergsträsser-Institute and the Colloquium politicum will host the next event of the series Freiburger Afrikagespräche:

Tuesday / 02.07.2019 / 18.30h / Haus zur Lieben Hand, Großer Saal / Löwenstraße 16

Freiburger Afrikagespräche

Prof. Abena D. Oduro

(University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa-MIASA) 

The Gender Gap in Asset Ownership in Ghana 

Assets confer benefits on their owners. They generate income, can be used for collateral, drawn down to maintain consumption levels when there are negative shocks and can be symbols of status and a source of power. This presentation sets out to do three things. It will present evidence on the gender gap in asset ownership in Ghana, discuss the implications of marital and inheritance regimes for the patterns in asset ownership that have been observed and discuss evidence on the relationship between asset ownership and different dimensions of women’s wellbeing.

No registration necessary. No entrance fee. The talk and discussion will be in English.

We are very happy to announce that the Graduation Ceremony of the GSP Batch of 2017 will take place at 07.06 at the Peterhofkeller (Niemensstraße 10) from 15:00 - 17:00. 

As part of the graduation celebration the batch is holding an exhibition on Thursday June 6, 2019 in the STRANDCAFÉ (Adlerstraße 12) to which everyone is warmly invited to celebrate the two years of GSP and have a great time together!

The Arnold-Bergsträsser-Institute and the Colloquium politicum will host the first event of the series Freiburger Afrikagespräche this Thursday.

The talk and discussion will be held in German.

Donnerstag / 06.06.2019 / 18.15 Uhr / Aula, KG I

Freiburger Afrikagespräche: 
Europa und Afrika: Ein Friedensprojekt auf Grundlage gemeinsamer Interessen und Werte

Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul

(Bundesministerin für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung a.D.)

Begrüßung:

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans-Jochen Schiewer, Rektor der Universität Freiburg

Einführung und Moderation:

Prof. Dr. Andreas Mehler, Direktor Arnold-Bergstraesser-Institut

Eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Der Eintritt ist kostenlos. Die Vortragssprache ist Deutsch.

Europa und Afrika am Wendepunkt

Die Nord-Süd-Kommission unter dem Vorsitz von Altkanzler Willy Brandt legte vor fast 40 Jahren den sogenannten Brandt-Report vor, der bereits damals eine bessere Integration der Länder des Südens in die Weltwirtschaft forderte und die Industrienationen ermahnte, Entwicklungsländer sinnvoller zu fördern. Bis heute ist der Bericht hochaktuell, gerade auch, weil die Nord-Süd-Beziehungen an einem Wendepunkt stehen: Es gibt neue weltpolitische Akteure, neue globale Herausforderungen, aber auch neue Lösungswege. Entwicklungspolitisch sind die „Sustainable Development Goals“ in den Vordergrund gerückt und bilden eine neue Grundlage gemeinsamer werteorientierter Politik. Der Vortrag von Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul zum Thema „Europa und Afrika: Ein Friedensprojekt auf Grundlage gemeinsamer Interessen und Werte“ findet im Rahmen der Freiburger Afrikagespräche statt. Wieczorek-Zeul war von 1998 bis 2009 Bundesministerin für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung.

https://www.arnold-bergstraesser.de/news/europa-und-afrika-ein-friedensprojekt-auf-grundlage-gemeinsamer-interessen-und-werte

We are delighted to announce that His Excellency, Arif Havas Oegroseno, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Germany, will give a lecture at the University of Freiburg in the frame of the Colloquium politicum.

Ambassador Oegreseno will talk on the subject of “Indonesia's Environmental Challenges: Policy Response - Climate and Energy Management”.

The lecture will take place on Monday, May 27, at 8.15 pm in lecture hall 1199, KG I (HS 1199, KG I).

The lecture is open to the public, no prior reservation is required.