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Fees & Funding

Tuition fees

For this program, you are required to pay tuition fees for the first year at the University of Kent. Please visit this website for updated information about the fees. 

In the second year at the University Marburg, there are no tuition fees for the University of Marburg portion of the programme. However, for both years you will need to pay an administrative fee of approximately €1,000 (including free public transport in the state of Hesse in the second year), which is payable directly to the University of Marburg in installments over the two-year programme.

There are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course. All textbooks are available from the library, although some students prefer to purchase their own copies.

Funding

DAAD Scholarship

The Center for Conflict Studies at the University of Marburg has been awarded a grant by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This grant enables us to offer six scholarships of 1,025 euros per month for a period of seven months (September 2025 – March 2026) plus a lump sum for travel (250 euros) during the study period at the University of Kent. Both German and international students are eligible to apply for internal DAAD scholarships.

  • Application Requirements

    Applicants must submit the following documents:
    1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Documenting relevant academic achievements, practical experience, as well as social or professional engagement.

    2. Motivation Letter with a Clear Focus

    The motivation letter (750–900 words) must outline the applicant’s specific academic, professional, or societal goals and explain how the scholarship will support their development.

    3. Copy of Bachelor Diploma/Certificate

    Applicants must submit a copy of their Bachelor diploma/certificate. If the document is not in English, a certified English translation must be attached. If you do not yet have received your Bachelor's degree certificate, please submit a provisional certificate issued by your university.

    4. Copy of Transcript of Records

    Applicants must provide a Transcript of Records, listing all completed coursework and grades from their previous studies.

    5. Job references and volunteer certificates

    Please attach certificates of all relevant experience that you have listed in your CV to your application.

    6. Proof of Admission to the PACS Master’s Programme

    Applicants must provide official proof that they have accepted their place in the PACS master’s programme.

    Selection Process

    • Applications will be assessed using a 0–10 points system.

    • A minimum score of 5 points (threshold) is required for eligibility.

    • The top six applicants will receive the scholarship.

    Submission Deadline & Contact

    The complete application must be submitted in one PDF document via email to by 15 July 2025.

 Study abroad grant ("Auslandsbafög) and alternatives

German nationals can also apply for funding through the "Auslandsbafoeg" funding scheme. If you qualify for funding, the grant can cover up to €5600 of your tuition fees at the University of Kent.  German nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Further information can be found here. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides information and advice on scholarships for German students wishing to study abroad and for international students wishing to study in Germany. German speakers can also search the databases of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the Stifterverband. We encourage all applicants and enrolled students to apply for a scholarship. Please note, however, that most scholarship programmes are heavily oversubscribed.

Work

Non-German students are generally allowed to work up to 90 days (or 180 half days) per year while in Germany, depending on visa requirements. Students have the opportunity to work as student assistants at the university.

Grants

EU students can apply for Erasmus Placements Grants. German students can also apply for PROMOS scholarships, ASA scholarships, Carlo Schmid scholarships, AuslandsBaföG, Anke Reese scholarships or Heinrich J. Klein scholarships. We recommend that you contact your home institution or government to explore other potential sources of funding.

Funding schemes from the University of Kent

Search Kent's scholarships finder for possible funding opportunities. You may find it helpful to look at Scholarships specific to the academic school delivering this programme.

Please note: Neither Kent nor Marburg can offer discretionary funding. Please ensure that you have secured sufficient funding before you apply. Unfortunately, we do not offer hardship grants.