New English-language graduate programs launch at Freie Universität Berlin during the winter term of 2025-2026.
The Free University of Berlin Introduces New English-Language Master's Programs
The Free University of Berlin is expanding its academic offerings with the introduction of two new English-language master's programs starting in the winter semester of 2025/2026. These programs, titled "History and Societies of the Islamic World" and "Semitic Studies," are set to attract students with an interest in the history, society, and culture of the Middle East, as well as Semitic languages and cultures.
History and Societies of the Islamic World
This consecutive master's program is designed for students with a Bachelor's degree in History and Cultures of the Middle East or a closely related field. The program explores social, political, and cultural developments of the Islamic world from late antiquity to the present day, and delves into the role of Islam in Europe.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the program, applicants must hold a relevant first university degree equivalent to a German bachelor's, provide proof of English language proficiency at C1 level (CEFR), and have their non-German degrees recognized as equivalent.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the History and Societies of the Islamic World master's program is July 31, 2025.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue career opportunities in academic research, cultural analysis, regional expertise in Middle Eastern, Islamic, and related studies, as well as work in diplomacy, international organizations, NGOs, or media focusing on the Islamic world.
Cooperating Institutions
The program benefits from the university's strong networking with institutions such as the Museum of Islamic Art, the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz, and the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient.
Semitic Studies
The Semitic Studies master's program focuses on Semitic languages such as Arabic, Aramaic, and Hebrew, and appears to have a focus on the Christian communities of the region. The program also delves into the cultural history of the Middle East.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Semitic Studies master's program is not specified at this time.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Semitic Studies program can also pursue career opportunities in academia, cultural institutions, and international organizations, with a focus on linguistics, particularly Semitic dialectology.
Cooperating Institutions
The program benefits from the university's network of renowned external cooperation partners, similar to the History and Societies of the Islamic World program.
Number of Spaces and Application Deadline
The Free University of Berlin does not specify the number of spaces available for these new master's programs. The application deadline for both master's programs is August 15, 2025.
These new programs open up exciting opportunities for students with a passion for the Middle East, its history, languages, and cultures. For more information about the Semitic Studies master's program specifically, additional research may be required.
The new English-language master's programs at The Free University of Berlin, specifically Education-and-self-development opportunities like the History and Societies of the Islamic World and Semitic Studies, are centered around learning more about the Middle East, its history, society, culture, and Semitic languages. For students looking to further their Education-and-self-development in these areas, these programs offer career opportunities in academia, cultural institutions, international organizations, or media focusing on the Islamic world and Semitic dialectology respectively.
