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MARestricted admission
Master
Archaeology and Cultural History of the Ancient Mediterranean
Winter: Jun 15, 2026Summer: Jan 15, 2027
Language
German
EURTuition
Free (293 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Archaeology and Cultural History of the Ancient Mediterranean
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)
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What you need to apply for Archaeology and Cultural History of the Ancient Mediterranean at University of Hamburg
German language
German for application
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German for enrollment
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Prerequisites
Proof of first degree and
language skills.
All applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree at a German-speaking university must demonstrate sufficient German language proficiency for enrollment (not yet for application). This applies to German-speaking and German-English master's programs. Applicants who hold a foreign university degree but nevertheless obtained their university entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur) from a German-speaking institution may also submit their university entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur certificate) as proof. The German language certificate must be submitted for enrollment. An overview of all German language certificates recognized by Universität Hamburg can be found at[ www.uni-hamburg.de/deutschkenntnisse.](https://www.uni-hamburg.de/campuscenter/bewerbung/interna...)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Archaeology and Cultural History of the Ancient Mediterranean
Programme-specific documents
Application documents to be submitted
Please submit all documents as uncertified copies. For documents not issued in German, a translation into German by an officially sworn translator is also required.
- Printed online application form
- Degree certificate or provisional transcript of records
If you are still studying at the time of application and cannot provide a degree certificate with a grade, please submit a current transcript of records with a provisional average grade. The degree certificate must be submitted by the end of the first semester of your master's program.
- • Letter of motivation
- Optional:
- Proof of the Graecum OR the Kleines Latinum (or proof of a university grammar and reading course) (must be submitted in paper form)
- Proof of previous field research experience
(excavations, internships)
Please create an application account, enter your information online, and submit the online application electronically. Then, send the documents listed below
by email or mail (please see the instructions below) to the specified application address.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application fee
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Estimated time
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Complexity
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Application Address:
University of Hamburg, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Cultural Studies,
Institute of Archaeology, - Keyword: MA-Bewerbung ArchMediterranean - Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1,
West, 20146 Hamburg
Complete application documents must be received by the application address within the application deadline; otherwise, your application cannot be considered.
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
293 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,490 – 12,490 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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