Classical Philology, M.A.
The research-oriented master’s program deepens and expands the fundamental subject knowledge in Greek and Latin literature acquired in a bachelor’s program in Greek and/or Latin philology. In addition to advanced language skills, students gain broader knowledge of Greek and Latin literature, Greek and Latin linguistics, another discipline within classical studies, and methodological and analytical competences oriented toward current research questions. The connection to other humanities disciplines is established through the teaching of methods that enable interdisciplinary collaboration. These include, for example, theories and models from neighboring disciplines within classical studies, from other philologies, and from general literary studies or gender studies. Students acquire the ability to conduct independent academic research in the field of Greek and Latin philology and its reception.
Programme facts
| Degree | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 semesters, 120 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Required German | C1 |
| Study mode | Full-Time |
| Start | Winter semester, summer semester |
| Application | uni-assist (VPD) + the university, winter semester until 15.07, summer semester until 15.01 |
| Admission | No admission restriction: every eligible applicant is admitted |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €376.80 per semester |
| Campus | Campus.Leben |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
Every applicant who meets the formal requirements is admitted — but places can run out before the deadline, so apply at the start of the window.
How the selection works and how strong the competition is — we go through it against your certificate when we select programmes for you.
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The structure and organization of the program are governed by the study regulations. These contain detailed descriptions of the content and qualification objectives of each individual module, as well as a sample study plan. The examination regulations define the type and requirements of the assessments for the modules and for the master’s examination. The regulations specify the credit points (LP) for each module or course, as well as the total workload in hours for the entire program.
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
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The master’s program in Classical Philology is designed to prepare students for an academic career as well as for professional activities in the cultural and educational sector (e.g. in publishing, the media, or cultural and educational institutions).
Cost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students | €0 |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €376.80 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent university degree in a program with a minimum share of 60 credit points (LP) in Greek or Latin Philology, with proof of the Graecum and the Latinum or an equivalent level of proficiency in each. |
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| Language | German C1 — confirmed by a certificate when you apply |
| Application | uni-assist (VPD) + the university, winter semester until 15.07, summer semester until 15.01 |
The procedure and the set of documents depend on your certificate. We check the university's requirements against your documents and give you a list: what to submit, how to certify and translate it, where and when to apply.
Check the requirementsHow to get into this programme
- 1Check your certificate and its recognitionDirect admission, a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — this decides the whole plan.
- 2German up to C1 and a certificateDSH or TestDaF has to be passed before you apply.
- 3Documents and translationsCertified translations of the certificate and transcript, an APS if required. 3–4 weeks.
- 4Application uni-assist (VPD) + the university until 15.01uni-assist checks documents for 4–6 weeks — send them well before the deadline.
- 5Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account in parallel.
How to apply
You can submit the application yourself or with our help — the university decides on admission in both cases.
Applications go through the university's portal or uni-assist. Typical mistakes:
- ×incorrectly made certified copies and translations
- ×a wrong set of documents
- ×the application submitted the wrong way
- ×errors or gaps in the application form
- ×the application submitted at the wrong time — too early or too late
An incomplete or incorrectly prepared application is excluded from the selection — it can no longer be corrected after the deadline.
StudyInFocus does not represent the university and does not influence the admission decision. We do not sell study places and do not guarantee admission — this is a service for preparing and submitting documents on the applicant's side.
If your level is not enough yet
The two most common stoppers are a language level below the requirement and a certificate without direct admission. Both can be solved, but they take months — plan them now, not after a rejection.
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Don't postpone the application
The deadline is 15.01.2027 (93 days left). Language, translations and the document check take months, not weeks. In 30 minutes we will build a plan backwards from the deadline and tell you honestly whether you can make it.