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Bachelor English Computer Science

Understanding Written Artefacts

Bachelor

About the Program

The doctoral programme is offered at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), a research institute for the holistic study of handwritten artefacts from the beginning of writing to the present day from all African, Asian and European regions that have produced such artefacts. They are studied in an interdisciplinary setting of a broad range of subjects in the humanities, the natural sciences, and computer science. Research is currently organised thematically in eleven research fields: Artefact Profiling, Inscribing Spaces, Creating Originals, (Re-)Shaping Written Artefacts, Archiving Artefacts, Data Linking, Keeping Note(book)s, Exploring Multilingual Written Artefacts, Formatting Multigraphic Artefacts, Situating Graffiti, Selecting Materials as well as six working groups: The Palm-Leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative; Theory and Terminology (TNT); Facing New Technologies (FNT); the Ethics Working Group; Asian Highland Manuscripts; Permanent Seminar on Manuscript Analysis, Description, and Documentation. Participating disciplines include: African Languages and Linguistics Ancient History Archaeometry Art History Assyriology Austronesian Studies Biology Chemistry Classical Archaeology Computer Science Ethiopian Studies Finno-Ugrian Studies German Language and Literature (Theatre Studies) Indology/Southeast Asian Studies Iranian Studies Islamic Studies Japanese Studies Jewish Philosophy and Religion Medieval and Modern History Mineralogy Musicology Physics Sinology Southeast Asian History Tamil Studies Thai and Lao Studies Turkish Studies Vietnamese Studies
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The doctoral programme is offered at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), a research institute for the holistic study of handwritten artefacts from the beginning of writing to the present day from all African, Asian and European regions that have produced such artefacts. They are studied in an interdisciplinary setting of a broad range of subjects in the humanities, the natural sciences, and computer science. Research is currently organised thematically in eleven research fields: Artefact Profiling, Inscribing Spaces, Creating Originals, (Re-)Shaping Written Artefacts, Archiving Artefacts, Data Linking, Keeping Note(book)s, Exploring Multilingual Written Artefacts, Formatting Multigraphic Artefacts, Situating Graffiti, Selecting Materials as well as six working groups: The Palm-Leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative; Theory and Terminology (TNT); Facing New Technologies (FNT); the Ethics Working Group; Asian Highland Manuscripts; Permanent Seminar on Manuscript Analysis, Description, and Documentation. Participating disciplines include: African Languages and Linguistics Ancient History Archaeometry Art History Assyriology Austronesian Studies Biology Chemistry Classical Archaeology Computer Science Ethiopian Studies Finno-Ugrian Studies German Language and Literature (Theatre Studies) Indology/Southeast Asian Studies Iranian Studies Islamic Studies Japanese Studies Jewish Philosophy and Religion Medieval and Modern History Mineralogy Musicology Physics Sinology Southeast Asian History Tamil Studies Thai and Lao Studies Turkish Studies Vietnamese Studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Understanding Written Artefacts at Universität Hamburg

Is Understanding Written Artefacts at Universität Hamburg taught in German or English?

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

How much does the Understanding Written Artefacts 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 Understanding Written Artefacts at Universität Hamburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), 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 Understanding Written Artefacts?

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 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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