Good Reasons for the Master Programme Cultural Studies of the Middle East

internationally cutting-edge range of expertise offered jointly by two Institutes
interdisciplinary Master's Programme
Integration into the Elite Network of Bavaria with additional networking opportunities
Small courses ensure an intensive learning atmosphere, therefore students benefit from intimate advising relationships with their professors
ideal for those wishing to continue with doctoral studies
while students can enjoy a rich university town life in beautifully preserved medieval Bamberg and baroque Erlangen, Munich and Berlin are reachable in only 2.5 hours train ride
University of Bamberg Museum of Islamic Art
A very active representation of the students at the Institute of Oriental Studies by the Working Group Orient (learning weekends, summer and Christmas parties, career information days, guest lectures)
The lecture series Bavarian Oriental Colloquium takes place every semester and alternates between the University of Bamberg and the University of Nuremberg-Erlangen
Wide range of language courses (Azerbaijani, Arabic, Hebrew, Indonesian, Kurdish, Persian, Turkish)
Remarkably equipped library in the field of Oriental Studies
Regular internal evaluation of the master's programme, in close cooperation between lecturers and students
International academic and professional networking (e.g. Orient-Institut Istanbul, Orient Institute Beirut, DAVO, DMG, EURAMAL, HIAA,DOG)
The opportunity to gain experience in later research and professional fields through internships
Numerous activities like workshops and field trips