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    Semitistik (Master)

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    Heidelberg, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    €12,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo

    Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University is a 2-year, in-person MA program based in Heidelberg, DE. Tuition is €12,000.

    About the program

    Master's program in Semitic Studies focuses on advanced linguistic research of Semitic languages from 2600 BC to present, emphasizing Arabic and Aramaic dialectology, with a mandatory minor subject and master's thesis. Students deepen knowledge in at least three Semitic languages based on prior background.

    Focus: research
    151-200 (QS Subject Rankings for Linguistics)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026/2027
    Sep 30, 2026
    Winter 2026/27
    Sep 30, 2026

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University is €12,000.
    Is Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University online or in-person?
    Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University is offered in-person.
    How long does Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University take to complete?
    Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University?
    Per the program's published guidance: mit überdurchschnittlichem Erfolg (Hochschulabschlussnoten von mindestens 2,0)
    What work-permit options follow Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University?
    Post-completion work rights for Semitistik (Master) at Heidelberg University: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)