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    Ägyptologie und Koptologie (M.A.)

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    Göttingen, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    42
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    Ägyptologie und Koptologie (M.A.) at University of Göttingen is a 42-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Göttingen, DE.

    About the program

    The program allows specialization in either Egyptology, focusing on Pharaonic Egypt's culture, language, and literature, or Coptic Studies, covering post-Pharaonic Christian Egypt in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. It includes modules on advanced text reading, cultural history, archaeology, religion, and a master's thesis.

    Focus: both

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    Post-study work rights

    Germany post-study job seeker residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche) allows stay up to 18 months to seek employment after completing studies.

    $11,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Ägyptologie und Koptologie (M.A.) at University of Göttingen online or in-person?
    Ägyptologie und Koptologie (M.A.) at University of Göttingen is offered in-person.
    How long does Ägyptologie und Koptologie (M.A.) at University of Göttingen take to complete?
    Ägyptologie und Koptologie (M.A.) at University of Göttingen is structured around 2 years and 42 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Ägyptologie und Koptologie (M.A.) at University of Göttingen?
    Post-completion work rights for Ägyptologie und Koptologie (M.A.) at University of Göttingen: Germany post-study job seeker residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche) allows stay up to 18 months to seek employment after completing studies.