Overview

The Turkic Studies programme at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is designed for students with a strong interest in acquiring an advanced knowledge of Turkic linguistics, philology and literary studies. You will study in international environments with teachers and students from diverse academic, educational, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the programme, you will have broad and specialised knowledge and academic skills in the field of Turcology that qualify you for further academic studies, or for academic jobs at universities and research institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

During the first year you study at Uppsala University, Sweden, and during the second year at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany.
During the first and second semesters, which you spend at Uppsala University in Sweden, you take seven compulsory courses (for a total of 52.5 credits) in Turkic philology and linguistics, plus the course Current trends in linguistics for 7.5 credits, offered in the subject area of linguistics during the second semester.
In the third semester, you continue your studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where you take five compulsory courses in Turkic linguistics and Turkic literary studies.
During the final semester, you write your Master’s thesis. The thesis work is supervised by a teacher from Mainz with the co-supervision of another teacher from Uppsala. The defence is carried out jointly according to German regulations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mainz, Germany

Disciplines

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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

BA diploma in Turcology/Turkic Studies, or any BA with a Turcological focus
proof of good active and passive proficiency in English is mandatory and can be confirmed through providing an internationally recognized language test such as TOEFL or IELTS

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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
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Living costs

Mainz

Germany

710 - 1230 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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