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Middle Eastern Archaeology Eberhard Karls University Tübingen

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Tübingen

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Archaeology
  • Oriental Studies

Target group

The focus of the degree programme is on imparting a basic knowledge of the history and material culture of the Ancient Near East from the Neolithic to the end of the Iron Age.

The diverse regions of the Near East with their diverse cultural characteristics can only be treated as examples during the course. However, the graduates acquire in-depth expertise in the central research areas of Mesopotamia, Syria and the Levant, Anatolia and Iran.

In addition, the students acquire a solid methodological knowledge of Archaeology, ranging from Art History to Social History to scientific methods. In this way, a basis is laid for independent scientific work. This includes acquiring competence in scientific discourse, both verbally and in writing. The course also aims to make students familiar with the important theories of Near Eastern Archaeology.

The course is also accompanied by excursions to museums with collections of ancient oriental art and occasionally, excursions to countries in the Near East. Participation in field research projects in Middle Eastern countries is also recommended during your studies. A prerequisite for participation in an excavation in the Orient is usually proof of a teaching excavation in Germany.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 06.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    Please note different application deadlines for Master’s degree courses.
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
    Please note different application deadlines for Master’s degree courses.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
    Please note different application deadlines for Master’s degree courses.

Tuition fees

All information about tuition fees for international students (EUR 1,500 per semester) and for a second degree course (EUR 650 per semester) can be found on our website.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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