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Altorientalistik (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject in the combination bachelor giving a basic introduction to Akkadian and, depending on the focus, further ancient Near Eastern languages or cultural studies.

Faculty: Centre for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS)  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Basic Akkadian and a choice of further languages or cultural-studies content; MarSkills key-competence modules are included.

Career pathways

Broadens the qualification profile of the chosen major for work in institutions dealing with antiquity, museums, libraries and publishing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). A major subject must be chosen in the application. 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 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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