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Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Caucasus Studies is a unique program in Europe, offering expert knowledge of the Caucasus region with a highly individualized level of supervision. The program consists of a linguistic and sociocultural focus and can be profiled in various directions, including Political Science, European Ethnology/Cultural History, Religious Studies, Southeast European Studies, Slavonic Studies, or Indo-European Studies.

Key Facts

• Degree: Master of Arts
• Duration: 4 Semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 120
• Teaching language: German
• Tuition fee: None
• Semester contribution: 305.05
• Start of studies: Winter semester, Summer semester
• Part-time possible: Yes
• Institutions: Faculty of Arts, Institute of Slavic Studies and Caucasus Studies

Programme Summary

This master's program provides a comprehensive understanding of the Caucasus region, with a focus on linguistic and sociocultural aspects. Students are required to spend one semester at a different institution, either in Halle (with a focus on Armenian studies) or at one of the partner universities in the Caucasus, for example in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Special Features

The program is the only one of its kind in Germany, offering a wide range of fields for students to create their own concentrations, such as history, linguistics, political science, or religious studies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may seek employment at international organizations, intercultural social services, public administration, private companies, or the media. This degree also qualifies students to pursue a Ph.D.

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent: A subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree is required.
• Language requirements: Proficiencies in two modern foreign languages and, if applicable, additional language proficiency in languages of the Caucasian linguistic family or the Caucasus contact languages. International applicants must have German language proficiency at a minimum level of DSH-2 (or a recognized equivalent).

Application Documents

• CV: A tabular form containing key information on school records and academic careers.
• Motivation letter: A letter not exceeding two DIN A4 pages, elaborating on the motivation for taking up this course of studies.
• University entrance qualification certificate: The school graduation diploma (e.g., German "Abitur") that makes the applicant eligible for studies at a university.
• Previous university degrees earned: All previous university degrees (if available) or a note on the anticipated date of issue of the degree certificate.
• Detailed transcript of records: A transcript containing an overall cumulative grade point average or average mark.
• Proof of relevant work experience: Certificates supporting subject-specific work experience (if applicable).
• Proof of subject-specific practical experience: Certificates supporting subject-specific practical experience (if applicable).
• Proof of language proficiencies: Proofs of proficiencies in two modern foreign languages and, if applicable, additional language proficiency in languages of the Caucasian linguistic family or the Caucasus contact languages.

Additional Application Documents for International Students

• Proof of German language proficiency: A sufficient German language proficiency proof is mandatory for German-taught master's programs.
• Translation of foreign/external application documents: Every mandatory application document from foreign/external countries must be available in either English or German translation.
• Proof of grading system: External/foreign degree certificates/transcripts of records must contain information on the grading system used at the respective university.
• Certificate APS: Applicants with degrees from India, Vietnam, or China must submit the original APS-certificate issued by the German Embassy.
• University entrance exam: Applicants from certain countries must submit a certificate of their university entrance examination/college entrance examination.