Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.)

Last verified against the official program page on April 24, 2026.

Erlangen, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman

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students

120

Credits

€100.00

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Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Erlangen, DE.

About the program

Interdisciplinary program covering cultural, religious, political, and economic developments in Middle Eastern societies and their global interconnections, such as migration impacts on Europe. Students specialize in one of six focus areas: Language and Literature, Religion and Law (Islam), Oriental Christianity, Political Science, Cultural Geography, or Economics.

Focus: both

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Deadlines

Winter 2026

Jul 15, 2026

Summer 2027

Jan 15, 2027

After the program

Post-study work rights

18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

€11,200.00

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg online or in-person?: Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is offered in-person.
How long does Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg take to complete?: Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
How large is the Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg cohort?: Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg typically enrolls around 1 students per cohort.
What work-permit options follow Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?: Post-completion work rights for Nahoststudien (Middle Eastern Studies) (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)