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BA Ägyptologie (Egyptology) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Studies the ancient Egyptian culture, its writing system, social and religious ideas and material remains. Available as a minor subject in the two-subject bachelor or as a specialisation in the ALPHA BA.

Faculty: Fachbereich 07 - Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Altertumswissenschaften  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Two-subject bachelor)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Introductory phase with three basic modules on Egyptian archaeology and history, Middle Egyptian and hieroglyphs, followed by a deepening phase.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Interest in early societies, ancient languages, scripts and material remains. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early June to 1 September; summer semester: early December to 1 March. Earlier deadlines apply when combined with a restricted-admission subject.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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