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Arabic Studies

Freie Universität Berlin
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Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Berlin, Germany
Language English, German, Arabic

Program Overview

The Arabic Studies at Freie Universität Berlin is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German, Arabic over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Arabic Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English, German, Arabic
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Berlin, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Arabic Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Classical Arabic literature in its social environment
  2. History of the Arabic language
  3. Arabic palaeography and book culture
  4. Transmissions of knowledge in Arabic literature
  5. Arabic scholarship
  6. Literature from al-Andalus
  7. Folklore and traditions of the Arabic-speaking world
  8. Contemporary and popular Arabic culture
  9. Modern Arabic prose and poetry

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in history and culture of the Middle East from the Freie Universität Berlin or its equivalent from a program that is similar in terms of content and structure.

  • Proof of written Arabic language skills (level B1 CEFR).

  • Proof of language skills in one of the following languages: Ancient Greek, French, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Modern Persian, Russian, Spanish, Syriac-Aramaic or Turkish (level B1 CEFR), or oral skills in a modern Arabic dialect (level C2 CEFR).

The DSH - or German Language University Entrance Exam for Foreign Students - is obligatory for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

May, 2027

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Freie Universität Berlin

Berlin, Germany

public research university in Berlin, Germany

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  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English, German, Arabic
  • Duration 24 months
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