Centre for Eastern-European Studies

The centre was founded in 2006 and focuses on interdisciplinary research on the countries of Eastern Europe.

The centre is the first institute in Hesse to specialise in Eastern European Studies. It works in three research teams on questions of nationalisation and transformation in Eastern Europe, and on the relationship between Eastern Europe and Asia.

Profile, Contents and Methods of the Master’s Programme are characterised by:

• an early acquaintance with interdisciplinary Eastern European research, beginning at the very start of the programme
• career-oriented and practical training through projects and internships
• research and teaching covering all the regions of Eastern Europe
• the combination of Eastern European Studies with Turkish Studies and the discussion of the Turkic regions’ place in Europe
• a broad historical focus in teaching on Eastern Europe, from the Middle Ages up to the 21st century