Study Yiddish Culture, Language and Literature at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Düsseldorf, Germany. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and German and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for October 1, 2026.
The two-year MA program in Yiddish Culture, Language and Literature is primarily research oriented. Background and general knowledge of Yiddish culture and literature are taught as well as linguistic, literary and cultural research and research methods according to the state of the field.
The program is intended to qualify students to continue in research or teaching as well as to work in other fields open to those who have an MA in the humanities.
The two-year Masters program in Yiddish Culture, Language and Literature is primarily oriented towards research in Yiddish Studies. It also qualifies for other fields in which general degrees in the humanities are in demand.
There is a possibility to obtain a doctorate in Yiddish Studies after completing the Masters degree.
Online Registration In order to check whether you fulfil the entry and admission conditions you have to register online During the registration you will be requested to enter your contact details and to upload documents proving your aptitude:
Documents in languages other than English or German have to be certified translated by a sworn translator. Documents in languages other than German or English willnot be accepted. In case you have not completed your Bachelor programme yet, an interim certificate with at least 80% of examination and study achievements has be submitted instead. After saving, entered and uploaded information can be changed later on.
Germany, Düsseldorf
