Orientalistik - Islamwissenschaft

Last verified against the official program page on April 27, 2026.

Bochum, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman

120

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Orientalistik - Islamwissenschaft at Ruhr University Bochum is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Bochum, DE.

About the program

Provides deeper understanding of religion, culture, and history of the Islamic world and languages and literatures of the Near East/North Africa. Specializations include history of Islamic faith, Muslim societies, contemporary Near and Middle East, Oriental literatures, history of science, and Arabic philology.

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18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

$10,200.00

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Is Orientalistik - Islamwissenschaft at Ruhr University Bochum online or in-person?: Orientalistik - Islamwissenschaft at Ruhr University Bochum is offered in-person.
How long does Orientalistik - Islamwissenschaft at Ruhr University Bochum take to complete?: Orientalistik - Islamwissenschaft at Ruhr University Bochum is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
What work-permit options follow Orientalistik - Islamwissenschaft at Ruhr University Bochum?: Post-completion work rights for Orientalistik - Islamwissenschaft at Ruhr University Bochum: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)