Master of Arts in EU Studies
The European Union Center administers an interdisciplinary program of language and area courses leading to a Master of Arts degree. The program is intended to serve three constituencies of students: those seeking to combine area expertise with professional training; those proceeding to disciplinary-based doctoral work; and those seeking a stand-alone, professional degree.
Applicants for admission to the Master of Arts program should have completed at least two years of a language of the European Union and hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Admission requirements of the Graduate College also apply. The minimum paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is 550 (213 on the computer-based test or 79 on the iBT). Candidates must write a statement of purpose showing how the M.A. degree in European Union Studies fits into their educational and career plans. This statement must show that the interdisciplinary nature of the MAEUS will serve the student better than a disciplinary degree.
Admission is ordinarily limited to the fall semester, but exceptions are made for spring and summer admission.
Requirements
| Required Courses | Thesis Option Required Hours | Non-Thesis Option Required Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EURO 501 and EURO 502 | 8 | 8 |
| Language Requirement: A candidate must demonstrate proficiency in a language of the European Union, other than English, at the advanced (third-year) level. Up to seven hours of advanced language (third or fourth-year) course work may be used toward the MA total hours. | max 7 | max 7 |
| Thesis Hours Required: (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 | ** |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 | 12 |
| Total Hours: | 36 | 36 |
Other Requirements: ** For the non-thesis option at least two substantial research papers on European Union topics as part of course work, when relevant to the candidate’s professional orientation, are required.
Coursework must come from at least three different academic units. Up to twelve hours may be credited for MA-equivalent study abroad courses or eight hours for internship placement. For more information contact Laura Hastings.
To Apply
Application Deadlines
For Fall Admission
- International Students—1 January
- U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents—15 January
For Spring Admission
- International Students—1 July
- U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents—1 September
For Summer Admission
- U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents—15 January
How to Apply
Please refer to the Graduate College website for application instructions: http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/instructions/. Most questions regarding procedures are covered there. For any questions regarding the MAEUS degree program please contact Laura Hastings directly. Applicants to the MAEUS program are encouraged also to apply for the EU Center's Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- GRE Scores (Institution code: 1836; program code: 00)
- Original, certified copies of all transcripts (submitted directly to the Center)
- Statement of Purpose showing how the M.A. degree in European Union Studies fits into his or her educational and career plans (one to two pages )
- Writing Sample
International applicants must also submit:
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores (Institution code: 1836; program code: 00)
- Declaration and Certification of Finances Form
Admission to the program is based on the applicant's academic record, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and, if applicable, TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applicants should have completed at least two years of a language spoken in the Europe Union and hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
