Archäologien und Philologien in den Altertumswissenschaften (ALPHA)
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Key Facts
Degree
M.A.
Duration
6 Semesters
Type
Postgraduate
Accreditation
Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)
Until Mar 2032
uni-assist
Not Required
ECTS Credits
180 ECTS
Language
German
Campus
der Universität
Programme Start
Winter Semester, Summer Semester
Intakes per Year
1
German Requirement
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Tuition & Fees
EU / EEA Students
- tuition:
- None (public university)
Non-EU / International
- tuition:
- None
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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, an Universitäten in Mainz, Germany offers an M.A. in Archäologien und Philologien in den Altertumswissenschaften (ALPHA), spanning 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in Winter Semester, Summer Semester. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.
Language Requirements
German DSH-2 or TestDaF (min 2×TDN4 + 2×TDN3) or telc C1 Hochschule or Goethe C2
Entry Requirements
German Language
Most degree programmes require German at DSH-2 level (higher or lower levels are stated in the individual degree descriptions). Certificates equivalent to DSH-2: German Abitur, Deutsches Sprachdiplom KMK Level II (DSD II), Goethe certificate C2 (GDS), TestDaF with at least TDN 4 in all four sections, assessment test of a German Studienkolleg (subject German), telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule with 'satisfactory' or better. Applicants without DSH-2 can still apply with lower certificates (e.g. onSET-Deutsch B2 core area, telc B2/C1, TestDaF 2x4+2x3, OESD B2, DSH-1) and are then invited to the DSH test at JGU; preparatory German courses at ISSK start from B1 (onSET min 74) or B2 (onSET min 106) and end with the DSH examination.
Application Periods
Winter Semester Semester
Summer Semester Semester
Admission Requirements
The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.
Academic Qualifications
- Zum Masterstudiengang wird zugelassen, wer über einen Bachelorabschluss an einer Hochschule in Deutschland oder über einen Studienabschluss an einer Hochschule in Deutschland oder im Ausland, der sich davon nicht wesentlich unterscheidet, verfügt. Je nach Schwerpunktwahl können weitere Zulassungsvoraussetzungen vorliegen. Diese finden Sie ggf. in der studiengangspezifischen Prüfungsordnung . Es wird vorausgesetzt, dass die Studierenden über ausreichende aktive und passive englische Sprachkenntnisse verfügen, die zur Lektüre englischsprachiger Fachliteratur und zur Teilnahme an Lehrveranstaltungen in englischer Sprache befähigen; dies umfasst nicht das Absolvieren von Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen in englischer Sprache. Ein Nachweis ist nicht erforderlich. Weitere Voraussetzung für die Zulassung zum Masterstudiengang ist, dass der Prüfungsanspruch für diesen Studiengang noch nicht verloren ist. Zur diesbezüglichen Überprüfung ist eine entsprechende Erklärung vorzulegen. Im Falle einer Bewerbung noch vor Abschluss des Bachelorstudiengangs müssen von den geforderten fachspezifischen Leistungspunkten mindestens zwei Drittel bis zum Ende der Bewerbungsfrist nachgewiesen werden. Bei Studienbewerber*innen, die weder ihre Hochschulzugangsberechtigung an einer deutschsprachigen Einrichtung noch einen Abschluss in einem deutschsprachigen Studiengang erworben haben, ist für die Einschreibung der Na
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Archäologien und Philologien in den Altertumswissenschaften (ALPHA) in Mainz. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.
The programme runs for 6 semesters (approximately 3 years), totalling 180 ECTS credits.
This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.
Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.
Applications are submitted directly to Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.
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