Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a major subject from African or Semitic studies or related fields. If you have not received your degree certificate yet, you can submit this by the end of the first semester of your master’s program.
Depending on the selected profile, the following admission requirements must be fulfilled:
Profile Language in culture: proof of competences in African linguistics or African Studies with a minimum of 45 ECTS as well as competences in an African language with a minimum of 16 ECTS (language proficiency equivalent to 16 ECTS can be submitted on request until the end of the second semester). The proof of these competencies is usually provided by a transcript of records.
Profile Linguistic analysis and language documentation and Applied African linguistics: proof of fundamental knowledge in phonetics/phonology, morphology, and syntax of with a minimum of 45 ECTS as well as competences in an African language with a minimum of 16 ECTS (language proficiency equivalent to 16 ECTS can be submitted on request until the end of the second semester). The proof of these competencies is usually provided by a transcript of records.
Profile Ethiopian studies: proof of competence in Semitic, philological, Christian Oriental or African studies with a minimum of 45 ECTS and basic knowledge of Geez (ancient Ethiopic) with a minimum of 8 ECTS (language proficiency equivalent to 8 ECTS can be submitted on request until the end of the second semester). The proof of these competencies is usually provided by a transcript of reсοrds.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
UNIcert
min III
German
DSH
min DSH 2
TestDaF
min TDN 4
Goethe-Zertifikat
min C1
telc Deutsch
min C1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
Take into consideration that the language of instruction of the profiles "Language in culture", "Linguistic analysis and language documentation" and "Applied African linguistics" are English and German. The language of instruction of the profile "Ethiopian studies" is English. German language proficiency needs to be provided only if you choose any profile where German is one of the languages of instruction.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. African Languages and Сulturеs at Universität Hamburg depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 June for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
This deadline is relevant for all Masters programs at Universität Hamburg (except for English-taught international programs).