Manuscript Cultures
Universitat Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Arts
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Hamburg
- Apply by
- Register by 31 March 2027
- Starts
- Winter semester
Universitat Hamburg does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €11,200 a year for international students.
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry requirements
- A first qualifying degree (BA/Magister Artium/Diplom) from a German or recognised foreign university in one of the subjects taught in the programme, e.g.: African Studies Ethiopian Studies Ancient History Art History Assyriology Austronesian Studies Classical Archaeology Greek Studies Historical Musicology Indology Iranian Studies Islamic Studies Japanese Studies Jewish Philosophy and Religion Medieval and Modern History Sinology Thai Studies Turkology or a related discipline We also welcome applications from candidates with a background in the natural sciences or computer sciences and an interest in manuscripts/inscriptions. Please see this website for further information.
- English language requirement
- B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II onSET English: B2 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 telc English: telc English B2-C1 University Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 5.5
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 February - 31 March
- Apply through
- • E-mail • Website
About this programme
The two-year MA programme in "Manuscript Cultures" is taught by a broad range of faculty and has two distinct characteristics. First, it spans regions and periods: Students will explore manuscript cultures across Asia, Africa, and Europe from the dawn of writing to the present day. Second, the programme is highly interdisciplinary, and students will be introduced to the study of manuscripts according to the highest and latest standards with courses in the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Computer Science. In addition to this global and interdisciplinary curriculum, students pursue discipline-specific courses to enhance their skills in specific fields. The programme is aimed at promoting the independent, analytical handling of manuscripts and other written artefacts (such as inscriptions and graffiti), the cultural examination of the texts, images, notes and diagrams contained in them, the scientific material analysis of the written artefacts and the development of creative approaches for solving complex questions. The Master's programme is offered at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) with its Cluster of Excellence "Understanding Written Artefacts". Students benefit from the extensive range of guest lectures, conferences, and workshops offered in this research environment.
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