ERMA admits up to 36 students every academic year, from the following target groups:

Target group I 25 places are reserved for citizens of target countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and citizens of Kosovo-holders of passports of countries recognized by BiH.

Target group II 5 places are reserved for citizens Citizens of the European Union countries, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation.

Target group III 6 places are reserved for self-funded students from other countries.

I Academic Background
The university degree of the applicants must be earned during studies lasting either 4 or 5 years ( 3 + 2 ) with a previously earned degree of a minimum 240 ECTS. Candidates must hold a university degree in social sciences and humanities, from an accredited university.

II English Language Proficency
Candidates have to provide evidence of their English language proficiency.
The Master Programme recognizes the following international English Language certificates:

• TOEFL – minimum 560 paper-based, 220 computer-based, 83 IBT;
• IELTS – minimum band 6.5, no less than 6.0 in any of its subsections;
• CAE and CPE Cambridge exams

Applicants with 1. English as a native language, 2. a university diploma in English language and literature, and 3. those who had previous university education in English language are exempted from providing a separate proficiency certificate. Such candidates shall submit transcripts or certificates issued by their respective universities.