Overview

Aim of the Program

The consecutive Jewish Civilizations degree from College of Jewish Studies Heidelberg should foster the student’s ability to develop the cultural-academic study of Jewish civilizations in their different forms, through intensive language and source study to which competency in Hebrew language and expertise in the source material are central.

In addition to this, throughout the course of study in Stockholm and Heidelberg, students should acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and as well as that of relevant methods, in order to be able to devote themselves to the study of complex events in Jewish culture in the past, present and future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jewish life is not limited to religious rituals, but includes all aspects of human life. This subject is interdisciplinary and is also linked to all areas of the humanities.

Correspondingly, the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg offers multiple subjects: from the history and art of the Jewish people, biblical studies and rabbinic literature to philosophy, literature and the study of language.

In this way, Jewish Studies at the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg makes it possible to obtain a comprehensive knowledge of Jewish life in Germany, Europe and the world in the past and present.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aachen, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 39 other Masters in Area & Cultural 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

The application should include the following documents:

The certificate of the Allgemeine Hochschulreife or an equivalent qualification, which, as a high school leaving certificate, includes relevant subjects qualifying the candidate for entrance to university.

A Bachelor’s degree with above-average marks, or an equivalently recognised qualification in a relevant subject involving at least three years of study and at least 180 ECTS.

For the consecutive study programme Jewish Civilizations, proof of English proficiency is required, which is to be determined before the start of the first semester by Paideia Stockholm

a letter of application,

a letter of motivation

a letter of recommendation from a qualified person,

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for studying at the HfJS.

Living costs

Aachen

Germany

813 - 1131 EUR / month

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

Funding

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