Master's Programme in Turkic Studies

The Master’s Programme in Turkic Studies is a two-year programme offered in collaboration with the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany. It gives you a unique opportunity to pursue your studies at two different universities in two different countries, and graduate from both. The programme is designed for students with a strong interest in acquiring an advanced knowledge of Turkic linguistics, philology and literary studies. You will study in international environments with teachers and students from diverse academic, educational, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The programme’s curriculum encompasses various classical branches of Turcology as well as literary studies with close reading and analysis of various genres. Additionally, the programme incorporates the use and application of modern digital tools in relation to corpora building and born-digital text editions. Throughout the program, you will acquire both broad and specialised knowledge and academic skills in the field of Turcology that qualify you for further academic studies, or academic jobs at universities and research institutions. You will also get direct insight into ongoing projects, that can be integrated into your studies. This programme is for you if you are interested in a career in academia or research. The language of instruction is English.