Overview

Arabic Studies from Freie Universität Berlin offers a unique network of scientific and cultural institutions with reference to the Arabic-speaking world, e.g. the Museum of Islamic Art, the Oriental Department of Staatsbibliothek Preußischer Kulturbesitz (it offers the largest collection of Arabic manuscripts in Germany), Haus der Kulturen der Welt as well as Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin.

Quick Facts:

In the MA Arabic Studies, a variety of topics from a previous bachelor's degree program such as history and culture of the Near East, with a focus on Arabic, can be deepened in two years and the view of the Arabic-speaking world can be broadened.
We were particularly impressed by Arabic literature . In three modules, both classical and modern Arabic literature can be examined in their social and aesthetic dimensions; But a focus on the Koran, Tafsir and Hadith is also possible with two modules.
What is unique is our view of the cultural and intellectual history of the Arabic-speaking world . This is not just about the history of knowledge, but also about philosophy, magic, alchemy, medicine and astronomy.
Of course, deepening your knowledge of Arabic should not be missed, be it in the module “Advanced and Applied Language Competence” or “Arabic Linguistics and Dialectology”.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arabic literature and its social dimensions
Cultural and intellectual history of the Arabic-speaking world
Arabic literature and its aesthetic dimensions
Qur'an, Tafsir, Hadith
Advanced Arabic
Arabic Literature Specialisation OR Qur’an, Tafsir, Hadith Specialisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies View 8 other Masters in Middle Eastern studies in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

bachelor’s degree in history and culture of the Middle East from the Freie Universität Berlin or its equivalent from a program that is similar in terms of content and structure;

proof of written Arabic language skills (level B1 CEFR);

proof of language skills in one of the following languages: Ancient Greek, French, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Modern Persian, Russian, Spanish, Syriac-Aramaic or Turkish (level B1 CEFR), or oral skills in a modern Arabic dialect (level C2 CEFR);

proof of English language skills (level B2 CEFR), if the university degree was not obtained at an educational institution where English is the language of instruction.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester: 295,49€.

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

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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