M.A. English 4 Semesters

Byzantine Studies: Perspectives on the Global Middle Ages

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Mainz, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

English

Campus

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Programme Start

Winter Semester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

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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 Byzantine Studies: Perspectives on the Global Middle Ages, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen 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. 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

English B2 (TOEFL iBT 72+ or IELTS 5.5+)

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.

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Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 15 Jul

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Spaß an Geschichte und globalen Zusammenhängen Interesse an Mittelalterforschung und Byzanz Lust auf ein Studium in drei Ländern mit Studierenden aus verschiedenen Herkunftsländern gute Englischkenntnisse Kenntnisse in mindestens einer weiteren für die Byzantinistik relevanten Sprache - wie Griechisch, Deutsch, Italienisch, Französisch, Türkisch, Russisch oder Arabisch - können ebenfalls von Vorteil sein. Zugangsvoraussetzungen für den Masterstudiengang Byzantine Studies: Perspectives on the Global Middle Ages sind: Nachweis eines Bachelorabschlusses von mindestens 180 Leistungspunkten (LP) in einem der folgenden Fächer: Geschichte, Klassische Philologie, Archäologie, Kunstgeschichte oder in einem verwandten Fachgebiet an einer Hochschule oder eines Studienabschlusses, der sich davon nicht wesentlich unterscheidet. Es können auch Leistungen berücksichtigt werden, die nicht im zugrundeliegenden Bachelorstudiengang erbracht wurden. Hierüber entscheidet der Prüfungsausschuss. Nachweis von Englischkenntnissen , die mindestens dem Niveau B2 entsprechen. Wenn Ihnen das Zeugnis über den Bachelorabschluss zum Bewerbungsschluss noch nicht vorliegt , Sie aber im Bachelorstudium mindestens 135 Leistungspunkte erworben haben, bewerben Sie sich fristgemäß mit einer Bescheinigung über sämtliche bislang erbrachten Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen einschließlich der dadurch b

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Mainz

Study Fields

Byzantinistik

Study Forms

Internationaler Studiengang Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Byzantine Studies: Perspectives on the Global Middle Ages 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 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

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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