Overview
This two-year, English-taught double-degree Master’s in Social Sciences combines study at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, giving international students the chance to live and learn in two vibrant European capitals. Students spend the first year at METU and the second year in Berlin, and upon completion receive a Master of Arts from both institutions. The programme is built to prepare graduates for international careers in diplomacy, public administration, policy consulting, journalism, NGOs or academia.
Academic focus and experience
The curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing on political science (international relations, comparative politics, political theory) and sociology (migration studies, societal transformation) to analyse processes driven by globalisation, Europeanisation and modernisation. Core topics include the impact of populism on the rule of law, challenges for EU institutions stemming from enlargement and neighbourhood policy, shifts in security policy due to new conflicts, and the social and political effects of migration. By examining Germany and Türkiye in their distinct historical, economic and social contexts, the programme offers comparative perspectives that are especially useful for understanding regional and global transformations.
Community and career support
Students benefit from close academic mentoring and a tight-knit cohort atmosphere that fosters lasting professional and personal networks. The programme emphasizes practical relevance and employability, with ongoing support for job-seeking and strong alumni connections across Europe and beyond.
Key facts and practical requirements
Program overview The GET MA is a binational social sciences master’s delivered through a partnership between Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and METU in Ankara. Instruction is primarily in English, while students also take language classes in Turkish or German (or a third language) during their year in Ankara and may continue language learning in Berlin. Each semester features at least one jointly taught course led by faculty from both partners, giving students direct access to German and Turkish academic perspectives within the same class. Between the first and second years students complete a six- to 12-week internship during the summer break to gain practical experience.
Key modules and learning outcomes Courses concentrate on comparative and contemporary themes such as modernisation, Europeanisation and migration, using Germany, Türkiye and other European contexts as case studies. The curriculum is explicitly interdisciplinary, combining subfields of political science and sociology and integrating cultural and economic dimensions. Through seminars and empirical work students develop theoretical and methodological tools for comparative politics, integration studies and analyses of social and political change. By studying German–Turkish relations and the European aspects of domestic and foreign policy in both countries, graduates are expected to be able to analyze political–societal interactions from multiple perspectives, conduct comparative empirical research, and apply these insights in academic or policy-oriented careers.
Practical and curricular flexibility Most modules are designed specifically for GET MA students, though some are shared with other international MA programmes. Elective options are available from the course catalogues of both partner universities and other institutions in Berlin, allowing students to broaden their disciplinary outlook. The joint-teaching format, multilingual coursework, and the summer internship together prepare students for research, policy, or professional roles that require cross‑border and comparative competence.
Programme requirements (curriculum)
You must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or an internationally equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline — for example, humanities or social sciences — awarded by a recognised institution of higher education. Applicants should have an above-average undergraduate record: the programme’s minimum threshold is a cumulative grade point average between 2.50 and 4.00 (equivalent to 70%–100%).
If you are completing your Bachelor’s in the current semester, you may still apply but you must provide official confirmation from your registrar’s office stating the exact expected date of graduation. International applicants should ensure their degree and transcripts demonstrate equivalence to the stated requirements and include official documentation when asked.
Admission requirements (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
30 June 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
30 June 2026
Graduates are prepared for international careers in diplomacy, public administration, policy consulting, journalism, NGOs and academia. The programme’s interdisciplinary training in political science and sociology, combined with comparative focus on Germany and Türkiye, suits roles in think tanks, international organisations, EU institutions, research institutes and policy-oriented NGOs.
Practical experience from the compulsory internship, double-degree credentials, and language training enhance employability across public and private sectors engaged in international affairs, migration policy, comparative politics and regional studies.