Program Overview

Introduction to Arabic Studies

The Arabic Studies program at the University of Jena offers a comprehensive education in the language, culture, and history of the Arab world. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the Arabic language, as well as the cultural, historical, and political contexts in which it is spoken.

Key Facts

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Supplement to degree: minor in a multi-subject bachelor's programme
• Admission restriction: without admission restriction (without NC)
• Duration: 6 Semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 60
• Teaching language: German
• Tuition fee: None
• Semester contribution: € 305,05
• Start of studies: Winter semester
• Part-time possible: Yes
• Institutions: Faculty of Arts, Department of Oriental Studies

Programme Content

The basis of the degree programme is intensive language training, which opens the door to media, literature, and country and people. Together with the language, students learn the basics of Arabic culture, which are indispensable for communicating successfully in an Arabic environment. The programme also covers topics such as Islam in theory and practice, the world of classical Arabic, and Arabic Studies in Jena.

Structure

The Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification, with a standard period of study of six semesters. The programme is offered as a multi-subject Bachelor's degree, consisting of a major subject with 120 credit points and a supplementary subject with 60 credit points.

Possible Combinations

Arabic Studies can be combined with various subjects, including:

• Political Science
• German as a second and foreign language
• Religious Studies
• History

Career Opportunities

With a degree in Arabic Studies, graduates can pursue a wide range of careers, including:

• Experts for the Arab-Islamic world in public facilities, ministries, and international organisations
• Intercultural communication in business and politics
• Security, migration, and integration policy
• Research institutions, e.g. libraries
• Scientific research projects
• Foreign language teaching, e.g. German as a Foreign and Second Language
• Interpreters

Postgraduate Master's Programmes

The University of Jena offers a research-oriented master's degree programme in Arabic Studies, which allows students to deepen their academic profile and pursue an academic career up to doctorate level.

Admission Requirements

• University entrance qualification
• Language requirements: two foreign languages, with English and French reading skills being particularly advantageous
• Previous knowledge of Arabic is not required

What to Expect

The programme is interdisciplinary, practice-orientated, international, diverse, and close to research. Students can expect to gain a comprehensive education in Arabic language and culture, as well as the opportunity to learn up to 7 other languages during their studies. The programme also offers attractive local internship opportunities and support for planning and organising a stay in the region.