Important information for students

Please note that the Department of East Asian Studies (incl. the secretariat) has limited office opening hours for students. Therefore, please book an appointment before going to their offices. For information on available time slots from Monday to Thursday, please visit secretariat's schedule. For your appointment request, please send an email with a detailed description of your inquiry to sinologie.ostasien[at]univie.ac.at. An appointment is not possible without prior notification.

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EcoS is a two-year multidisciplinary master program that focuses on the contemporary societal, political and economic issues in the East Asian region as a whole. East Asia is much more than just the sum of its parts, so the program emphasizes a comparativist approach to current transnational and regional issues.

The application period for the academic year 2024/2025 has closed. Dates for the next round will be announced between late 2024 and early 2025.

Read the latest announcements concerning courses, guest lectures, special events and other relevant changes within the program.

Get the latest insights and detailed analyses from EcoS staff on key issues and trends in the East Asian region.

Discover the latest information from the student representatives about the program and activities for EcoS students.

 Most Recent Announcements

25.10.2024
 

[Interview] North Korea and the War in Ukraine

Prof. Rüdiger Frank discusses the potential political implications if North Korea sends troops to support Russia in the Ukraine conflict, including...

23.10.2024
 

[Interview] North Korea's Involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict

Prof. Rüdiger Frank speaks about the alleged presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine and implications for global security.

22.10.2024
 

[Activity] Mentoring Program for Academic Writing

The University offers a mentoring program (in English) for MA students.

18.10.2024
 

[Interview] Current Developments in North Korea

Prof. Rüdiger Frank speaks about current developments in North Korean in an extended interview with Deutsche Welle (DW).

16.10.2024
 

[Book Review] Reading between the Lines: Public Discourse in North Korea in the 1950s

Prof. Rüdiger Frank reviewed Andre Schmid's book on bottom-up influences in the North Korean society.

19.09.2024
 

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