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LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Finno-Ugric Studies

Original title: Finnougristik (Master/Hauptfach)

German · 4 semesters · No Tuition / Semester Fee Only · Bavaria

This research-oriented master's program provides advanced knowledge in linguistics, literature, language practice, and ethnography of Finno-Ugric languages, focusing on Finnish and Hungarian.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Language & Cultural Studies
Research-oriented curriculum
Focus on Finnish and Hungarian languages and cultures
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Finno-Ugric Studies

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Future academics, language specialists, and cultural researchers interested in Finno-Ugric languages.

Career outcomes

  • Academic researcher in Finno-Ugric languages and cultures
  • Language teacher or educator
  • Cultural heritage specialist
  • Translator or interpreter
  • Ethnographer

Skills you will learn

  • Advanced linguistic analysis of Finno-Ugric languages
  • Literary and cultural interpretation
  • Language proficiency in Finnish or Hungarian
  • Ethnographic research methods
  • Critical thinking and academic writing

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeOpen Admission
RequirementsA professional university degree with at least 180 ECTS credits in Finno-Ugric studies or a related field; knowledge of a Finno-Ugric language (Hungarian, Finnish, or Estonian) at B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesStudent union contribution and semester ticket required
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Academic researcher in Finno-Ugric languages and cultures
Language teacher or educator
Cultural heritage specialist
Translator or interpreter
Ethnographer

University

LMU Munich

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