Bachelor
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South-Eastern European Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MINOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
About the Program
In South-Eastern European Studies, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the complex linguistic, cultural and social interrelationships of the ethnic groups living in South-Eastern Europe in the past and present. The core disciplines are South Slavic Studies, Romanian Studies and East European History. Other subjects established at the University of Jena are involved in the teaching programme, in particular Political Science and Religious Studies. You will familiarise yourself with methods of historical studies, linguistics and literary studies, cultural studies, nationalism and ethnicity research, issues and methods of European ethnology and social anthropology, and comparative and interdisciplinary issues and their processing methods. In addition, language skills are taught in two languages in the major subject and in one Southeast European language in the supplementary subject. Students can choose between Bulgarian, Serbian/Croatian, Romanian, Hungarian, Albanian, Turkish and Modern Greek.
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In South-Eastern European Studies, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the complex linguistic, cultural and social interrelationships of the ethnic groups living in South-Eastern Europe in the past and present. The core disciplines are South Slavic Studies, Romanian Studies and East European History. Other subjects established at the University of Jena are involved in the teaching programme, in particular Political Science and Religious Studies. You will familiarise yourself with methods of historical studies, linguistics and literary studies, cultural studies, nationalism and ethnicity research, issues and methods of European ethnology and social anthropology, and comparative and interdisciplinary issues and their processing methods. In addition, language skills are taught in two languages in the major subject and in one Southeast European language in the supplementary subject. Students can choose between Bulgarian, Serbian/Croatian, Romanian, Hungarian, Albanian, Turkish and Modern Greek.
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💡 How do I apply to South-Eastern European Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MINOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena?
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.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about South-Eastern European Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MINOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Is South-Eastern European Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MINOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena 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 South-Eastern European Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MINOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT 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 South-Eastern European Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MINOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena? ▼
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 South-Eastern European Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MINOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT? ▼
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 Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena — 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.