M.A. Ancient Near Eastern Studies

University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg) Freiburg im Breisgau

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  • 15 Feb
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About the programme

Vorderasiatische Altertumskunde (Ancient Near Eastern Studies) is a German-taught Master of Arts at the University of Freiburg over 4 semesters with 120 credits, with entry in the winter or summer semester. It gives advanced training in the cultures of ancient Southwest Asia from prehistory to pre-Islamic times, working with archaeological and philological evidence. The research-oriented, interdisciplinary programme emphasises independent analysis of material culture, written sources, settlement and landscape archaeology, and human-environment relations, and students are closely involved in international research projects. Graduates gain the skills for independent academic work and can go into research, heritage management and museums, or on to a doctorate. You need German at B2 and English at B1.

Fields of study

Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Ancient Near Eastern Studies at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)

English language

IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letters of Recommendation
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GRE
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GMAT
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Prerequisites

a Bachelor's degree

Language requirements: Deutsch B2; Englisch B1

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Programme-specific documents

Bachelor’s degree certificate (or equivalent)-If not yet issued, a confirmation of completion or expected graduation date

Transcript of records-Showing all courses, grades, and credit points

Proof of English proficiency-Minimum scores: TOEFL 72, IELTS 5.5, or PTE 59

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Letter of motivation

APS certificate-Mandatory for applicants from India, China, Vietnam, or Mongolia

Optional but Recommended Documents

Letters of recommendation

Additional qualifications (e.g. GRE, GATE scores, course syllabi)

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Application fee

Free

Complexity

Medium

Address

Sedanstraße 6

79098 Freiburg

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Costs

Tuition

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Semester contribution

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per semester

Application fee

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per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

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