Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East Freie Universität Berlin

Overview

The master degree in Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East is offered at Freie Universität Berlin. 

Key Features 

• The program has a genuine area studies profile: A unique breadth of subjects related to the Middle East comes together under the roof of the Department of History and Cultural Studies. As a student in this program, you gain access to an extensive academic and professional network, connect with fellow students from related master's programs, and network with internationally acclaimed scholars from the six participating disciplines. Furthermore, the program cultivates cooperation across departments and universities in Berlin and beyond, with the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) or the Selma Stern Center for Jewish Studies Berlin-Brandenburg (ZJS), to name just two.

  Choose to unlock your potential

  The program not only provides you with a solid methodological basis for interdisciplinary work, it distinguishes itself through its flexibility and a broad range of electives in all areas of study. This allows you to tailor your curriculum to your personal interests and career aspirations within an interdisciplinary context.

  Gain professional and research experience

  The program allows you to learn about and participate in ongoing research on the Middle East or to gain professional experience through an internship either in Berlin or abroad. This is your opportunity to expand your skills in a wide field of activities ranging from cultural institutions to publishing houses and NGOs.