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Universität Hamburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Neogräzistik und Byzantinistik [Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies]Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The 'Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies' program provides scientifically sound knowledge about Byzantine and Modern Greek literature and culture in their respective social and intellectual-historical contexts. This includes basic knowledge of the recent history of Greece as well as basic knowledge of current events in politics, media and society. A special feature of the program is the orientation towards Greece and Cyprus, as well as the mandatory stay in one of these two countries. Students become familiar with essential questions in literary and cultural studies and acquire, in addition to subject-specific qualifications, the ability to relate these to other problem areas in a future profession and to apply them in a scientifically reflected manner. As part of the program, students learn the Modern Greek language at a level that enables them to communicate confidently both orally and in writing.

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

Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Neogräzistik und Byzantinistik [Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies] at Universität Hamburg

Is Neogräzistik und Byzantinistik [Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies] at Universität Hamburg 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 Neogräzistik und Byzantinistik [Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies] 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 Neogräzistik und Byzantinistik [Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies] at Universität Hamburg? ▼

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 Neogräzistik und Byzantinistik [Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies]? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Hamburg — 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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