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Free University of Berlin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

M.A. History and Societies of the Islamic World

Original title: History and Societies of the Islamic World

English4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBerlin

Research-oriented M.A. focusing on history, culture, religion, and societies of the Islamic world with strong methodological approaches, taught in English.

Overview

Why this program?

International-student friendly
English-friendly instruction
No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
M.A. History and Societies of the Islamic World

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Academic, cultural, and policy-related careers involving Islamic studies.

Career outcomes

  • Researcher
  • Cultural advisor
  • Academic
  • Policy analyst
  • Museum curator

Skills you will learn

  • Arabic language skills
  • Islamic cultural studies
  • Historical methodologies
  • Academic research
  • Cultural analysis

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS; minimum 60 ECTS relevant to Islamic world studies; 40 ECTS with written Arabic skills at B2 level and oral Arabic skills at B1 level or equivalent; 20 ECTS in other related topics; English C1 proficiency if bachelor not in English; German not required
DeadlineSee university website for specific dates
LanguageEnglish
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesNo tuition fees; semester fees apply
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Researcher
Cultural advisor
Academic
Policy analyst
Museum curator

University

Free University of Berlin

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