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MA Japanese Studies (Japanologie) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's in Japanese studies at Germany's oldest institution for the scientific study of Japan, using Japanese sources. Admission is not restricted.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Three focus perspectives: historical, contemporary and philological.

Career pathways

Preparation for an academic career or for professional practice with high requirements.

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Entry requirements

Admission is not restricted; programme-specific requirements are in the application information (PDF). Application period: 01.05. to 15.06. und 01.12. to 15.01..

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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