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BA Egyptology and Coptic Studies (two subjects) at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

Egypt from the pyramids to Cleopatra and much more! In the B.A. degree programme at Göttingen, you will discover the history of Egypt from its beginnings up until the Islamic era. You will learn the Egyptian language, read hieroglyphics and other forms of writing and analyse papyri documents and inscriptions.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Only the winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

During their undergraduate studies, students have the option of focusing on "Egyptology" or on "Coptic Studies". During the course of 6 semesters, they attain a total of 180 ECTS credit points (abbreviated to "C").

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open. Winter semester only 1st subject semester: open admission (enrolment without previous application).

Intake: Only the winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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