General Academic and Programme Specific Requirements
A completed, nationally recognized, three-year bachelor, master, or equivalent diploma in the Humanities, Social Sciences or Behavioral Sciences (e.g. peace and conflict studies, psychology, international relations, anthropology, social science) or other suitable area is required for admission.

General requirements: https://www.abo.fi/en/study/apply/international-master-programmes/

Language requirements
Applicants must meet the general English language requirements set by Åbo Akademi University. https://www.abo.fi/en/study/apply/language-requirements/

Student Selection Process
Student selection is based on application documents (including a CV and motivation letter). At the application stage we require only scanned copies (in color and pdf format).
Selected students must fulfil the formal admission criteria. Relevance of former studies and the success in these, as well as the applicant’s motivation are carefully considered.
Applicants are advised to explain their reasons for applying to this programme specifically.

Work experience relevant to the programme or other merits and qualifications may be taken into account. Merits and qualifications should be clearly expressed in the motivation letter. The applicants might be approached for a personal interview.