International Programmes 2024/2025

Cultures and Languages of the Mediterranean (MA) Cultures and Languages of the Mediterranean (MA)

University of Göttingen • Göttingen

Degree
Master of Arts
Teaching language
  • German
  • Other teaching language
Languages

Courses are held in German (70%) and other languages of the Master's programme (30%). Participants can choose to write their Master's theses in one of these languages.

Mode of study
Less than 50% online
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application deadline

Summer semester application deadline: 1 December (second application period: 15 - 31 March)

Winter semester application deadline: 1 June (second application period: 15 - 30 September)

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The Master's degree in "Cultures and Languages of the Mediterranean" is an application-oriented degree programme that looks at spatial and cultural specifics of the Mediterranean. It deals with both historical foundations of the areas concerned and current social, political, linguistic and economic situations of the Mediterranean.

Students acquire and develop specialised knowledge in Mediterranean concepts, such as the connection between natural landscape and cultural space, cultural dynamics, cultural theories, connectivity, migration, colonialism and post-colonialism, ethnocentrism versus multiculturalism, border studies and hybridity.

The elective compulsory study section offers modules in three different areas: linguistics, themes and practical studies. Students can choose modules according to their individual interests of specialisation and expertise related to their academic backgrounds.

International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Language training provided
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
  • Content-related regional focus
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Pace of course
Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)
Yes, compulsory
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

Fees are around 400 EUR per semester. The fees include a prepaid semester ticket that entitles students to use regional trains in Germany free of charge.

Fees: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/fee
Semester ticket: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/16432.html

Costs of living

The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 850 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age.

Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events. Meals and drinks are also available at reduced prices at all university canteens.

For further information, please see the following link: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/54664.html

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium): https://uni-goettingen.de/en/218085.html

Academic admission requirements

A prerequisite for entrance to the Master's programme is a Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credit points (six semesters) in a field related to the Mediterranean.

A minimum of 50 ECTS in modules related to one of the following subjects: Ancient Oriental Studies, Egyptology, Coptic Studies, Ancient Cultures, Islamic Studies, Archaeology of the Greco-Roman and Byzantine World , French Studies, Italian Studies, Spanish Studies, History, Greek Philology, Iranian Studies, Art History, Italian Studies, European Ethnology, Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Latin Philology, Portuguese Studies, Slavic Philology, Turkish Studies (or equivalent)

Language requirements

The language entrance requirements consist of proficiency in one modern or ancient Mediterranean language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (or equivalent). These languages are: Arabic, Akkadian, Ancient Greek, Old Church Slavic, Egyptian, Aramaic, Hebrew, Coptic, Latin, Sumerian, Ugaritic, Albanian, Berber Languages, Bosnian, Bulgarian, French, Modern Greek, Italian, Catalan, Corsican, Croatian, Kurdish, Maltese, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Occitan, Persian, Portuguese, Rumanian, Sardinian, Serbian, Spanish, Syriac, Turkish.

International applicants who are not native speakers of German need to provide at least a DSH-1 certificate (individual examination).

Application deadline

Summer semester application deadline: 1 December (second application period: 15 - 31 March)

Winter semester application deadline: 1 June (second application period: 15 - 30 September)

Submit application to

Submit application online: https://masterbewerbung.phil.uni-goettingen.de

Possibility of finding part-time employment

The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industries and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de

Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa. Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to find a job. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.

Accommodation

The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studentenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible. 
https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/617883.html

Career advisory service

The Career Service of the university offers individual support for the job entry.

Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme. www.uni-goettingen.de/en/292.html

The project "Start Guides" also offers assistance in developing and realising individual career perspectives in Germany. www.uni-goettingen.de/en/637664.html

If you are interested in the topic of founding a company, start-up support is offered! The university supports you with advice, funding, qualification formats and network contacts. www.uni-goettingen.de/en/en/1279.html

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Specialist counselling
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

International Office of the university: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/574687.html

German students help newly arrived students to adapt to the university and the city during their first weeks. http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/49307.html

Orientation Week: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/196392.html

Study Buddy Programme: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/112395.html

Foyer International: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/2554.html

German courses during studies (free of charge): https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/7710.html

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