Master of Arts in Turkic Studies
A joint international Master's programme in Turkic studies offered by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Uppsala University.
Best for:Best for students with a Bachelor's degree in Turkic Languages or related fields seeking an international research-oriented Master's degree.
Overview
The Master's Programme in Turkic Studies is a collaborative degree offered by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Uppsala University. Students spend their first year in Sweden and their second year in Germany, gaining a comprehensive education in Turkic linguistics, philology, and literary studies. The curriculum integrates classical research methods with modern digital tools for corpora building and text editing. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research institutions, or specialized professional roles requiring advanced philological and linguistic expertise.
What you'll do
- Complete compulsory coursework in Turkic philology and linguistics during the first year at Uppsala University.
- Engage in advanced study of Turkic linguistics and literary studies during the second year at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
- Apply modern digital tools for corpora building and the creation of born-digital text editions.
- Participate in research seminars and integrate project-related tasks into regular coursework.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis under joint supervision.
- Defend the Master's thesis according to German academic regulations.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Turkic Languages or an equivalent subject.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS Academic 5.5)
Instruction: English
- Academic background in Turkic Languages or equivalent field
- Proficiency in English (B2 level or equivalent)
- Ability to engage in philological analysis of historical sources
- Interest in historical-comparative linguistics
- Hold a Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- Main field of study must be Turkic Languages or equivalent
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Applications are managed by Uppsala University. Prospective students must submit their application through the official Swedish university admissions portal.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Official language certificate
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