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Faculty of Arts
Master of Arts in the field of European Studies
MA | Full-time
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1 year
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To be updated
Expected Programme Start Date
Expected Programme Start Date
September 2027
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
First round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 27, 2026
Second round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 26, 2027
Third round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 14, 2027
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Overview

The Master of Arts in European Studies (MAEUS) at the University of Hong Kong offers a premier postgraduate opportunity to develop expertise in one of the world's most dynamic and influential regions.

By integrating rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship in European politics, economy, society and culture with in-person international experience, the MAEUS equips graduates with essential analytical skills and regional knowledge.

Students study with leading scholars of Europe at HKU and have an opportunity to engage with the global intellectual community as a wide array of visiting scholars come to campus. They are encouraged to develop their own scholarly networks by organizing international research symposia. Students can also participate in educational field trips in Europe and around the world.

This program is suitable for students pursuing doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences, as well as those seeking competitive professional roles in international organizations, business, or academia.

Admission requires an advanced level of proficiency in French, German, Spanish and Russian, ensuring that all cohorts possess the linguistic foundation necessary for in-depth regional engagement.

Medium of Instruction

English and European target languages

Entrance Requirements

A good Bachelor’s degree with a major in European Studies or related disciplines, including, but not limited to Anthropology, Cultural Studies, History, Linguistics, Literature, Media Studies, Politics, and Sociology.

 

Applicants shall submit a valid language proficiency test certificate demonstrating that they have attained the required level of proficiency in one of the following languages:

  • For French, German, Spanish: Level B2 or above in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

  • For Russian: Level II or above in the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL)

 

Candidates may be required to take a qualifying test and attend an interview conducted via Zoom.

 

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Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of the flagship faculties of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and is an internationally renowned and leading humanities faculty. It is ranked 2nd in Asia and 14th in the world for Arts and Humanities in the U.S. News & World Report – 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings. It is also ranked 1st in Hong Kong and 19th in the world in Arts and Humanities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, and 5th in Asia and 1st in Hong Kong in Arts and Humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The QS World University Subject Rankings 2026 position the Faculty of Arts’ programmes among the top in Asia: Linguistics (7th), History (4th), History of Art (4th), English Language and Literature (2nd), and Modern Languages (5th). The Faculty’s presence amongst the best institutions in Asia and globally highlights its exceptional achievements in teaching and research.

The Faculty strives to attract and nurture outstanding scholars and students from around the world through excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research, and knowledge exchange. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission to produce graduates with highly developed analytical, linguistic, critical and creative skills, for leadership and success in their professional and life endeavours.

The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong learning needs of the community. Information on our top-quality taught postgraduate programmes are available in the programme websites.
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Contacts

If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:

Programme Admissions Advisor(s)
Prof. James Fichter (Programme Director)
Contact Info
telephone 3917 2000