Compulsory courses are held in English, course completion without German language skills is possible.
If you already have German language skills, you will benefit in particular from the wide range of courses offered in our institutes.
Students can choose to write the Master's thesis either in English or German.
Academic year starts in April (summer semester) and October (winter semester).
At least two months before the start of the programme
Please apply as soon as possible, visa application might take very long.
This MA programme focuses on diversity and historical change in the cultures of the Middle East. It offers a new and challenging approach to talented and highly motivated students – going far beyond common language frontiers and transcending single-discipline perspectives.
The variety of specialisations in the field of Oriental Studies makes this programme unique in Germany. Students will encounter theoretical concepts and conduct research on a highly advanced academic level: They will enhance their language skills, cooperate in interdisciplinary seminars, and organise cross-disciplinary workshops. Our graduates will be able to communicate in academic settings and professionally conduct excellent, interdisciplinary research – skills essential for continuing on at the PhD level. This Master’s programme is sponsored by the Bavarian Elite Network.
In addition to consolidating and expanding their language skills (Arabic, Persian, Turkish or Hebrew), students can choose their courses from different topics: History, Art and Archaeology, Religion, Language and Literature, Linguistics. The professors of the eight participating chairs, seven of them in Bamberg alone, stand behind this course of study with their teaching and research profile: General Linguistics, Arabic Studies, Iranian Studies, Islamic Art and Archaeology, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies and Turkology. At the University of Erlangen, the Chair of Arabic and Semitic Studies is responsible for the joint Master's programme. An additional guest professorship of the programme is filled for one year by internationally renowned scholars.
Students apply and enrol at the University of Bamberg and benefit from the courses offered by both universities.
Students participate in the shared foundational modules (lectures and seminars), e.g.:
The core component of the programme is the "Theories and Methods" module, in which students organise and conduct their own workshops.
In the area of specialisation students without German language skills will concentrate on topics of Art and Archaeology and Linguistics, e.g.:
Students with German language will benefit in particular from the very broad range of courses in our institutes.
The complementary area is used to strengthen and supplement the individual study profile and offers a great scope: Courses from the participating disciplines, e.g. language courses, courses from the political sciences at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg or "Internet Computing for the Humanities", could be successfully completed in the complementary area. An internships of at least six weeks could also be part of this area and be added to the transcript.
PDF DownloadYou can add an internship of at least six weeks in an institution of science and research as a module in the complementary area.
Students whose home institution is Bamberg must pay a regular contribution for the administrative costs at the university (118.60 EUR per semester at present). There are no additional tuition fees during the student's stay at the host institution. A "Semesterticket" for public transport in the city of Bamberg is included (more information here).
Bamberg is still one of the cheaper student cities. In 2021, the average rent was 410 EUR per month (source: 22nd Social Survey of the German Studierendenwerk). Since then, rents and, above all, energy and heating costs have risen sharply, so the cost of an apartment is likely to be higher.
At least two months before the start of the programme
Please apply as soon as possible, visa application might take very long.
Depending on individual competences and qualifications, Bamberg provides a variety of part-time jobs for individual students – nonetheless, there are also some restrictions.
For more detailed information, please visit the DAAD website.
Bamberg's housing market has changed considerably in recent years. The demand for private accommodations is quite high, and rent prices continue to increase. The common trend seen in many cities, and particularly in university cities, is now quite apparent in Bamberg, too.
It is thus advisable to begin looking for a flat as early as possible and to be patient, as the process can take quite a while. It also pays to check listings in the local newspaper (Fränkischer Tag), submit an announcement that you are looking for accommodation, or explore the numerous online housing portals.
www.uni-bamberg.de/en/studies/living-studying/living-in-bamberg/
Since the founding of the University of Bamberg in 1647, it is the people who have been its top priority. The close proximity of students and instructors provides for excellent advisory services, personal communication and interdisciplinary studies.
The University of Bamberg, with about 11,000 students, is among Germany's medium-sized universities. The university currently offers roughly 100 programmes at the Bachelor's and Master's level.
The university’s main areas of academic focus lie in the humanities, social sciences, economics, business administration and human sciences. These are rounded out by numerous programmes in application-oriented computer science. The premises of the four faculties are concentrated in three main locations that are easily reached by bicycle or via the local network of bus routes.
One of the University of Bamberg's main strengths is its commitment to a focus on international studies. The university’s International Office maintains exchange programmes with approximately 350 universities in nearly 60 countries worldwide.
There are currently about 1,900 foreign students from 100 countries enrolled at the University of Bamberg. The range of courses offered at the university reflects this focus on international studies. Degree programmes in fields like international business administration and management, European economic studies, or the joint Master’s degree in English and American Studies all require that students spend up to one year studying abroad. Furthermore, international students receive a great deal of support outside the classroom.
In order to help visiting students from around the globe become better integrated and acquainted with daily life, the International Office organises a tandem programme that brings together local and foreign students.
The university's international guests also have the opportunity to participate in an extensive programme of excursions and events meant to present a broader experience of life in Germany, even beyond the city of Bamberg. An international "Stammtisch" provides students with the opportunity to socialise and share experiences.
https://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/study/
Located in Northern Bavaria, it is easy to travel to and from Bamberg using many different means of transport. For those travelling by car, the city can be reached from all directions via the A70 and A73 motorways. Bamberg's railway station is also a stop on the ICE line between Munich and Berlin, which means that both cities can be reached in about two and a half hours without changing trains. Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, is approximately 45 minutes away by train, and its international airport provides flights to destinations worldwide.
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