Altorientalistik – Kultur- und Religionsgeschichte des Alten Orients (M.A.) – Culture and Religious History of the Ancient Orient at Philipps University of Marburg

Programme overview

Master run by the professorships of Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Semitic Studies in cooperation with the Centre for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS). It offers linguistic and text-based methodology and the study of Ancient Near Eastern languages and cultures.

Faculty: Centre for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS) | Department: Centre for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS) | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Linguistic and text-scientific methods, one or more ancient Near Eastern languages, and cultural and religious history of the ancient Orient, with cooperation from linguistics, ethnology and religious studies.

Career pathways

Graduates work in adult education, libraries and publishing, cultural mediation and management, tourism, journalism and public relations, as well as research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies or historical language, text and literature studies (or comparable), including at least 24 credits in Akkadian and/or Sumerian. Up to 24 additional credits may be required. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 21.08.2026 (German degree); 01.05.2026 to 21.08.2026 (international degree); summer semester 2027: 01.12.2026 to 26.02.2027 (German degree); 01.11.2026 to 26.02.2027 (international degree).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerben-und-einschreiben/bewerbung-formalia-fristen

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