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MA Ancient Civilization Studies at University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

The M.A. in Ancient Civilisation Studies deepens the study of ancient cultures through archaeology, history, and philology, integrating texts, languages, and material evidence. The research-oriented programme allows specialisation with a regional focus from the Ancient Near East to Graeco-Roman antiquity and prehistoric Europe. Students work with inscriptions, papyri, coins, and artefacts, combining philological, historical, and archaeological approaches.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and Summer Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): With special prerequisites for admission. Language requirements: German C1; Latinum or Graecum or equivalent knowledge of Latin or Greek, or knowledge of an ancient Oriental language, enabling students to. Application period: Winter Semester: 15 June - 15 July Summer Semester: 1 November - 31 January.

Intake: Winter and Summer Semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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