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Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Vorderen Orients BachelorArchaeology and Cultural History of the Near East

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main · Hesse

About the Program

The Near Eastern Archaeology program focuses on the development of material and intellectual culture in a geographical area extending from Turkey to Pakistan. The emphasis is on Mesopotamia, the region between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, the ancient cultural region of Sumer and Akkad or Assyria and Babylonia. The program also examines surrounding regions including Palestine/Israel, Syria and Jordan, Asia Minor and the Caucasus, as well as Iran and the Persian Gulf areas. The time period covered spans from the beginnings of sedentarization in the 10th millennium BC, through the emergence of ancient Near Eastern civilizations since the invention of writing in the 4th millennium BC, the peaks of interregional contacts in the 2nd and 1st millennia BC, until the beginning of Hellenism. The program also includes the art and culture of post-Hellenistic and Islamic periods through the subdiscipline of Islamic Archaeology and Art History, extending the period of study to the present day. The Institute for Archaeological Sciences has an Ancient Oriental Collection that is frequently incorporated into various courses, allowing students to work with original objects.
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The Near Eastern Archaeology program focuses on the development of material and intellectual culture in a geographical area extending from Turkey to Pakistan. The emphasis is on Mesopotamia, the region between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, the ancient cultural region of Sumer and Akkad or Assyria and Babylonia. The program also examines surrounding regions including Palestine/Israel, Syria and Jordan, Asia Minor and the Caucasus, as well as Iran and the Persian Gulf areas. The time period covered spans from the beginnings of sedentarization in the 10th millennium BC, through the emergence of ancient Near Eastern civilizations since the invention of writing in the 4th millennium BC, the peaks of interregional contacts in the 2nd and 1st millennia BC, until the beginning of Hellenism. The program also includes the art and culture of post-Hellenistic and Islamic periods through the subdiscipline of Islamic Archaeology and Art History, extending the period of study to the present day. The Institute for Archaeological Sciences has an Ancient Oriental Collection that is frequently incorporated into various courses, allowing students to work with original objects.

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)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Archaeology

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How do I apply to Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Vorderen Orients Bachelor at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Vorderen Orients Bachelor at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Is Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Vorderen Orients Bachelor at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main 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 Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Vorderen Orients 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 Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Vorderen Orients Bachelor at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main? ▼

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 Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Vorderen Orients 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 Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main — 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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