GheMaster of Arts in African StudiesGhent University · Ghent, Belgium

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 24 months
Tuition: €13,853
Fields: Political Science, Social Science

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Apr 1, 2027

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jun 1, 2027).

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Letter of motivation

Optional

Optional supporting document that may strengthen the application.

Passport copy

International passport for most applicants; EU identity card accepted for EU applicants.

Verified diploma and academic transcripts

Verified through Qualification Check; legalised copy and sworn English/Dutch/French/German translation if needed. Diploma supplement or course descriptions when no supplement is issued.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Relevant Bachelor's degree; Admission assessed individually when the diploma is not directly equivalent to a Flemish degree with direct access.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Bachelor's in African studies, social sciences, humanities, or related field.
IELTS: 6.0 overall; B2 English required for most English-taught master's programmes; submit at latest upon enrolment.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall; B2 English requirement; institution code 2643. Submit at latest upon enrolment.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source