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MA Jewish Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester Master deepening Jewish/Hebrew literature, history, and the history of religion and ideas of Judaism.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German (partly English)-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Scientific deepening in the areas of Jewish and Hebrew literature, history, religious history and intellectual history.

Career pathways

Scientific qualification for research and teaching inside and outside universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Bachelor or equivalent including 54 ECTS in Jewish Studies/Judaic studies, and proof of Hebrew. Application: no numerus clausus, aptitude assessment via the HHU application portal; application period winter semester 04.05. - 15.12. / summer semester 02.11. - 01.06..

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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