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LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Byzantine Studies

Original title: Byzantinistik (Master/Hauptfach)

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBavaria

Research-oriented Master’s program providing advanced training in Byzantine Greek language and culture, integrating philology, history, philosophy, and law for a thorough understanding of Byzantine society.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
Consecutive research-oriented Master’s program
Comprehensive study of Byzantine language and culture
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Byzantine Studies

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Those aiming for academic research, cultural heritage professions, or advanced study of Byzantine society and language.

Career outcomes

  • Academic researcher in Byzantine Studies
  • Cultural heritage specialist
  • Museum curator
  • Educator in classical and Byzantine culture
  • Historical consultant

Skills you will learn

  • Advanced Byzantine Greek language proficiency
  • Philological analysis
  • Interdisciplinary research
  • Historical and philosophical interpretation
  • Understanding of Byzantine legal texts

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeOpen Admission
RequirementsBachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS in Greek Studies, Byzantine Studies, Classical Philology (Greek), Modern Greek Studies or related field; proof of knowledge of ancient Greek (Graecum) or equivalent
DeadlineVaries by semester
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesSemester fees including student union and semester ticket fees
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Academic researcher in Byzantine Studies
Cultural heritage specialist
Museum curator
Educator in classical and Byzantine culture
Historical consultant

University

LMU Munich

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