Master in Medieval Studies (2 Years)

Heidelberg University, officially Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg and founded in 1386, is Germany’s oldest university and a global centre for research and scholarship. With a long tradition captured by its motto SEMPER APERTUS, the university pairs centuries of academic heritage with a forward-looking commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic freedom, and societal responsibility.

The university offers a comprehensive range of disciplines across humanities, law, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine, supported by strong doctoral training and research-based teaching. With approximately 29,187 students and a substantial international community, Heidelberg fosters collaboration across fields and provides access to leading research institutes, enabling students to engage in cutting-edge projects and pursue advanced study in a rigorous academic setting.

Heidelberg city provides an inspiring backdrop of historic streets, cultural life, and a compact campus that encourages scholarly exchange and student involvement. Extensive academic support, international offices, and research opportunities help international students integrate and advance their careers. For students seeking a world-class research environment rooted in tradition yet focused on contemporary challenges, Heidelberg University offers unmatched depth, interdisciplinary opportunities, and a vibrant intellectual community.

The Master in Medieval Studies is a 2-year program at Heidelberg University, taught in English. It's for students with a Bachelor's degree who want to deepen their understanding of medieval studies. This program allows students to develop a course of study that reflects their interests.

The curriculum has a modular structure, offering flexibility to specialize in individual disciplines or traditions, such as German studies, history, art history, Romance studies, or Jewish studies. Students benefit from the broad range of subjects available at Heidelberg University and can select certain topics of study.

Graduates can pursue careers as historians, art historians, cultural heritage managers, academic researchers, or editors in museums, universities, or publishing houses.