LeapScholar

Can you confirm if master's degrees in European countries like Ireland, Germany, and France are mostly one year?

27 Aug 2026 · Answered by Thaiba Nazreen · 1 min read
Thaiba Nazreen
Thaiba Nazreen Verified
Leap Scholar's Counsellor
View Profile →

No, most master's degrees in Europe are not one year, except in Ireland.

- Ireland: Most taught master's programs are one year full-time. Research master's may take 1.5 - 2 years.
- Germany: Standard master's programs are typically two years. Some one-year options exist, mainly in business or engineering, but are less common.
- France: Master's degrees usually last two years, divided into two parts. One-year programs are rare and mostly specialized.

Ireland is the main exception with one-year master's; Germany and France mostly offer two-year programs.

Looking for a specific course in France?

We will find the universities that offer it, and whether you will get in.

4.7/5 Google 🎓 25K+ admits
Find My Course

More Universities & admissions questions

More France questions

🎓 Looking for a niche course in France? Find My Course