Overview

The Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia MA course from University of Hamburg offers three areas of concentration: Austronesian Studies (Indonesian and Malaysian Studies), Thai Studies, and Vietnamese Studies. All three areas are closely related to the Asien-Afrika-Institut's major fields of research, such as manuscript cultures, modern literature, and history, religion and society. In addition to these, the mandatory module Southeast Asian Studies: Theories and Methods introduces students to cutting-edge research methods and international academic discourse. A semester abroad at a partner university within Europe (including Paris, Leiden, Warsaw, Neapal), or in Southeast Asia (including the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok and Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City) is an integral part of the program.

Career Opportunities

The master's program prepares students to pursue academic careers (in research) or careers outside of academia (e.g., in international organizations). Graduates are also qualified to pursue a doctorate in Southeast Asian studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Southeast Asian Languages and Literatures

Southeast Asian History and Society

Anthropology

Grammar
Cultural Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamburg, Germany
Beijing, China

Disciplines

Language Studies Asian studies View 30 other Masters in Language Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A university degree (bachelor's, master's, or Staatsexamen) from a Southeast Asian studies program.
Alternatively, you must prove that you have successfully completed courses in Southeast Asian linguistics, literature, history, society, and religion.
Depending upon area of concentration, applicants must submit proof of language skills in Bahasa Indonesia (for Indonesian or Malaysian Studies), Thai (Thai Studies), or Vietnamese (Vietnamese Studies).
Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There is no tuition fee, only a semester contribution of €335 (winter).

Living costs

Hamburg

Germany

897 - 1417 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

China
Germany

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