Program Overview
The Hebrew and Aramaic Studies at Leiden University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Hebrew and Aramaic Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Hebrew and Aramaic Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Reading Source Texts
- Historical Grammar of Hebrew and Aramaic
- Cultural History of Aramaic
- Advanced Biblical Hebrew Grammar
- Northwest Semitic Epigraphy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Theology or Semitic Languages
- Applicants should have completed components at the bachelor\xc2\x92s level equivalent to at least 60\xc2\xa0ECTS\xc2\xa0of academic study of Biblical Hebrew.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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