Master in Jewish 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.

This Master in Jewish Studies is a 2-year program at Heidelberg University, taught in English. It's for students who want to deepen their knowledge of Jewish Studies and gain a Master's degree.

The curriculum includes extension modules to develop language proficiency in Hebrew, Aramaic, or Yiddish, and intensive modules with lectures and courses in subdisciplines like Bible, Talmud, and history. Students also complete a project module and work on their Master's thesis.

Graduates can pursue careers as Jewish Studies teachers, museum curators, editors of Jewish publications, or work in cultural institutions, such as the Jewish Museum or the Israeli Embassy. They can also work as historians, researchers, or writers, using their knowledge to help others understand Jewish culture and history.