Semitic Studies

English-taught master's programme on modern Semitic languages and the history and present of non-Muslim minorities in West Asia and North Africa, supported by interdisciplinary collaboration and Berlin-based research resources.

Academic requirements

Professionally qualifying Bachelor's degree or equivalent from recognised university.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published.

English requirements

English at C1 CEFR is required unless the previous degree was taught in English.

German requirements

No German language skills required.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a first degree in Semitic Studies or a related subject with coursework on Semitic languages and cultures and on the history and present of the Christian Orient and other non-Muslim minorities.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

358.80 EUR per semester for new enrollments in Summer Semester 2026, according to Freie Universitat Berlin's current fees page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 358.80 EUR per semester for new enrollments in Summer Semester 2026, according to Freie Universitat Berlin's current fees page.

Preparing for careers in academia, cultural institutions, international organisations, and other fields related to the region.

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