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LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Altorientalistik)

Original title: Altorientalistik (Master/Hauptfach)

English4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBavaria

A four-semester full-time Master’s program focused on philological studies of cuneiform languages and cultures of the Ancient Near East, emphasizing Akkadian, Sumerian, and Hittite texts.

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Overview

Why this program?

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Language & Cultural Studies
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Altorientalistik)

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Those aiming for academic careers, museum work, or cultural heritage roles involving ancient languages.

Career outcomes

  • Academic researcher in ancient languages and cultures
  • Museum curator specialized in Near Eastern artifacts
  • Cultural heritage specialist
  • Teacher or lecturer in ancient languages

Skills you will learn

  • Advanced philological analysis
  • Cuneiform script proficiency
  • Critical interpretation of ancient texts
  • Research methodologies in historical linguistics

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeOpen Admission
RequirementsBachelor's or equivalent degree from a minimum six-semester program; basic knowledge of Akkadian language (approx. 12 ECTS); basic knowledge of a second cuneiform language: either Sumerian or Hittite (approx. 12 ECTS); verification of qualifications through the faculty.
DeadlineVaries by semester
LanguageEnglish
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesStudents pay the basic and solidarity contributions for Studentenwerk München, including the semester ticket.
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Academic researcher in ancient languages and cultures
Museum curator specialized in Near Eastern artifacts
Cultural heritage specialist
Teacher or lecturer in ancient languages

University

LMU Munich

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