Program Overview

Program Overview

The Sinologie/Chinese Studies with a professional focus - Bachelor program is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Tübingen.

Key Data on Study Program

• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Academic Degree: Bachelor (major subject)
• Restricted Admission: None
• Regular Duration of Studies: 8 semesters
• Is a Combination Subject Required?: Yes
• Application Deadline for 1st Semester: Overview of application deadlines
• Program Start: Winter semester
• Language of Instruction: German
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and Application

Requirements for Studies

• Good English skills are necessary, as a large part of the specialist literature is written in English.
• Chinese language skills are not required, but if available, a higher level of language proficiency can be achieved after a language test.

Languages Required

• No specific languages are required, but good English skills are necessary.

Combination with Other Subjects

• Sinology as a major subject can be combined with all BA minor subjects, except for natural sciences (B.Sc.) or medicine.

Program Details

Topics Dealt with in the Program

The program provides a practice-oriented education that combines the acquisition of fluent language skills in Mandarin (level C1, 3000 characters) with the acquisition of intercultural and specialist language skills in the areas of business, media, and energy and environmental management in China.

Special Features of the Tübingen Program

• The 4th and 5th semesters are spent at the European Centre for Chinese Studies (ECCS) at Peking University.
• The Tübingen Sinology has its own specialist library.

Career Prospects

• The program offers excellent qualifications for direct entry into the profession.
• Career options include business, media, culture, tourism, consulting, education, and research.

Postgraduate Programs

• The University of Tübingen also offers a research-oriented Master's program in Sinology/Chinese Studies with a duration of 4 semesters.
• An interdisciplinary, socially and politically oriented Master's program in Politics and Society of East Asia is also available.

Doctorate Options

• Doctoral studies in Sinology are possible after completing a Master's degree.

Additional Information

• The program includes an integrated study abroad period at the ECCS in Peking.
• The Tübingen Sinology has a strong network of partners and alumni.
• The University of Tübingen offers a range of services to support students, including career counseling, language courses, and cultural events.