MA Near Eastern Studies (joint degree) at Heidelberg University

The Middle East bears the imprint of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity. Near Eastern Studies as a subject brings together the different disciplines dealing with this multi-facetted region – Islamic studies, Jewish studies, Israel studies, history and sociology of the Middle East. The languages of the region lay the basis for a transcultural approach, particularly through the combination of modern Hebrew plus another Middle Eastern language (Turkish, Arabic, Persian).

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy and Heidelberg College for Jewish Studies  |  Department: Website of the Subject Area  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught and partially English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The two-year Master’s programme in Near Eastern Studies with a sociology and humanities emphasis is a joint degree offered by Heidelberg University and the Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies. Involved are the Islamic Studies professorships at the Department of Languages and Cultures of the Near East and the Ben Gurion chair in Israel and Middle East Studies, along with other subjects from Jewish studies.

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