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Nah- und Mitteloststudien (Hauptfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Near and Middle Eastern Studies at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Combination-bachelor major to understand and present the cultural diversity of the Middle East, with one of three modern languages of the region (Turkish, Persian, Arabic) or the historical language Akkadian.

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

What you will study

One regional language, historical backgrounds and different present-day perspectives.

Career pathways

Careers in cultural mediation and intercultural work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; English at CEFR level B2. One or two minors must be chosen; cannot be combined with Politics, Culture, Economics of the Near and Middle East (minor). International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). English proficiency at CEFR level B2 required. Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

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

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