MA Semitic Studies at Freie Universität Berlin

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the MA in Semitic Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Educational Background A professionally qualifying Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university. The degree must include at least 60 credit points (CP) in Semitic Studies or related fields. This includes courses on: Semitic languages and cultures, the history and present of the Christian Orient and other non-Muslim minorities. 2. Language Requirements As part of the 60 CP in Semitic Studies, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in either modern or classical Semitic languages: Option A – modern Semitic languages: at least 40 CP in a modern Semitic language, e.g., Arabic (MSA), Hebrew, Amharic, Neo-Aramaic; proficiency must be equivalent to B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or higher. Option B – classical Semitic languages: at least 40 CP in a classical Semitic language, e.g., Syriac-Aramaic, Biblical Hebrew, Classical Arabic, Geʿez, Phoenician. 3. English Language Requirement Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at the C1 level (CEFR) if they did not complete their previous degree in English. 4. German Language Requirement No German language skills are required for admission. 5. Evaluation of Foreign Degrees The Examination Board of the Department of History and Cultural Studies at Freie Universität Berlin evaluates whether applicants’ degrees meet the requirements. Upon request, the equivalence of foreign degrees can be assessed before the application process. For more information, please see the admissions regulations . (Please note that the English version of these regulations is for information purposes. Only the German version is legally binding.)