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Philipps-Universität Marburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Ancient Oriental Studies Combined BachelorAncient Oriental Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

Get basic insights into the Akkadian language and, depending on your chosen focus, insights into other Ancient Middle Eastern languages or cultural knowledge. Analyse the connections between your major subject and the minor subject "Ancient Oriental Studies" and reflect on the importance of studying both subjects for today's culture. You can achieve this additional qualification objective through a skilful choice of non-graded work in the form of presentations and graded work in the form of coursework, and the course guidance service will assist you with this. The minor subject will qualify you to work at institutions that deal with the ancient world and its reception, such as academic institutions and museums, as well as in the library and publishing sector.
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Get basic insights into the Akkadian language and, depending on your chosen focus, insights into other Ancient Middle Eastern languages or cultural knowledge. Analyse the connections between your major subject and the minor subject "Ancient Oriental Studies" and reflect on the importance of studying both subjects for today's culture. You can achieve this additional qualification objective through a skilful choice of non-graded work in the form of presentations and graded work in the form of coursework, and the course guidance service will assist you with this. The minor subject will qualify you to work at institutions that deal with the ancient world and its reception, such as academic institutions and museums, as well as in the library and publishing sector.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Ancient Oriental Studies Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg

Is Ancient Oriental Studies Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Ancient Oriental Studies Combined Bachelor programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Ancient Oriental Studies Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Ancient Oriental Studies Combined Bachelor?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Philipps-Universität Marburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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