Overview

The focus is on the analysis and description of African languages, including Egyptian, within their social, cultural, and historical contexts.

Career prospects

A successful Master's degree is a prerequisite for an academic career in teaching and research and is generally essential for doctoral studies.

Outside of academia, a African Studies and Egyptology degree at University of Cologne also opens up further career opportunities, more responsible positions, and the possibility of assuming leadership roles.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Histories of Knowledge

Ethnography and Theory

Advanced African Anthropology

Language and Text Culture in Ancient Egypt

Egyptology in Bonn

Material Culture and Cultural Heritage of Egypt

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

African studies View 6 other Masters in African 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

If you obtained your Bachelor's or Diploma degree abroad and have received confirmation of your admission to a study program in your KLIPS account, you can download your admission letter. The International Office will continue to inform you about your enrollment.

For your enrollment, you must register within the enrollment period stated on your letter of admission.

pay the semester fee in full

Upload your photo for your electronic student ID card (UCCard) in the KLIPS 2.0 system and

Submit the documents required for a legally valid registration.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees.

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 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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Scholarships Information

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