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BA Altorientalistik (Ancient Near Eastern Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Study of the languages and cultures of the ancient Near East (Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Iran) from about 3200 BC to 300 AD. Students learn mainly two ancient Near Eastern languages and cuneiform, alongside political and cultural history.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Department: Altorientalisches Institut  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Languages, history and cultures of the ancient Near East in pre-Christian times, covering modern Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Israel and neighbouring regions of the Gulf, Armenia and the Levant.

Career pathways

Academia is the main field, with research opportunities at universities, museums and institutes worldwide, plus other cultural fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B1. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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