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LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Albanology

Original title: Albanologie (Master)

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBavaria

The M.A. in Albanology at LMU Munich combines advanced language skills with interdisciplinary research into the culture, history, and linguistics of the Albanian-speaking Western Balkans.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Language & Cultural Studies
Interdisciplinary focus on language, culture, and history
Taught in German at a leading German university
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Albanology

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Those aiming for careers or research in Balkan studies, linguistics, cultural consultancy, or language education.

Career outcomes

  • Academic researcher in Balkan studies
  • Cultural consultant for Western Balkans
  • Language specialist in Albanian
  • Translator or interpreter
  • Teacher of Albanian and Balkan languages

Skills you will learn

  • Advanced Albanian language proficiency
  • Interdisciplinary cultural analysis
  • Historical linguistics of the Balkans
  • Research methodologies in linguistics and cultural studies
  • Critical thinking and academic writing

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeOpen Admission
RequirementsA professional or equivalent university degree in General and Indo-European Linguistics, Albanology, Romance Studies, Slavic Studies, or related fields; proof of Albanian language skills at B1 level (GER); international students must prove German language skills at least at B1 and raise them to C1 by graduation.
DeadlineVaries by semester
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesStudents pay fees for the Munich Student Union and the semester ticket solidarity contribution.
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Academic researcher in Balkan studies
Cultural consultant for Western Balkans
Language specialist in Albanian
Translator or interpreter
Teacher of Albanian and Balkan languages

University

LMU Munich

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