The Master’s degree programme in Cross-Border Studies equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge necessary for navigating complex cultural and linguistic landscapes. Set in the culturally rich Alps-Adriatic region, the program enables students to explore a variety of individual specializations that enhance their professional prospects. Participants will gain practical insights through mandatory internships during their studies, preparing them for careers in diverse settings such as international management, public relations, and cultural mediation.
The Master’s degree program in Cross-Border Studies focuses on linguistics and cultural studies, emphasizing the exploration of an East or Southeast European language alongside a second language of choice. It encourages a transcultural analysis of Slavic languages and their interactions with Germanic and Anglophone cultures.
This program is organized over four semesters, offering a customizable curriculum that includes compulsory subjects, guided electives, an internship, and a Master’s thesis. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad for part of their degree, further enriching their international exposure.
Graduates develop competencies in language proficiency, cultural analysis, and problem-solving within multicultural contexts. They acquire the ability to reflect critically on the social and cultural dimensions of language, fostering skills necessary for negotiation and communication across borders.
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
The University of Klagenfurt in Carinthia is a young, internationally ranked university known for computer science, artificial intelligence, and cross-border studies, with many English-taught master's programs.
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