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Universität Hamburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Sprachen und Kulturen Südostasiens [Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia]Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The eight-semester 'International Bachelor's program in Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia' has three focus areas: 'Austronesian Languages and Cultures', 'Language and Culture of Thailand', and 'Language and Culture of Vietnam'. It offers in-depth knowledge of a main language of mainland or insular Southeast Asia (Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, or Vietnamese), with solid basic knowledge of a second language of the target region completing the linguistic profile. The main goal of the program is learning Southeast Asian languages and the competence to place them in their social, historical, and cultural context. The regional modules provide knowledge of regional studies, literatures, culture, and society of both traditional and modern Southeast Asia. During a one-semester stay abroad in the target region, students gain international experience, country knowledge, and communication skills.

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

Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Sprachen und Kulturen Südostasiens [Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia] at Universität Hamburg

Is Sprachen und Kulturen Südostasiens [Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia] 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 Sprachen und Kulturen Südostasiens [Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia] 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 Sprachen und Kulturen Südostasiens [Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia] 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 Sprachen und Kulturen Südostasiens [Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia]? ▼

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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