Pre- and early history University of Regensburg
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Regensburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Protohistory
- Prehistory
Annotation
The aim of the Master’s degree programme in Prehistory and Early History is to provide qualified and specialised knowledge of the archaeology of Central Europe and to analyse cultural and historical contexts and development processes from the Stone Age to the late Middle Ages. The focus of the degree course is on the in-depth examination of the prehistoric and early history issues that are relevant today.
Admission requirements
Completed university degree or equivalent first professionally qualifying degree (standard period of study at least 6 semesters/180 CP) with an average grade of at least 3.00 (satisfactory) after at least 150 CP in the subject Prehistory and Early History or an archaeology/cultural history subject or another subject in the humanities, cultural studies or social sciences and knowledge in the field of archaeology/cultural history amounting to at least 30 CP, which ensures that applicants have basic knowledge comparable to the content and skills level of the minor in Prehistory and Early History at the University of Regensburg regarding the issues and methods of both prehistory and early history in Central Europe
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
In Master's degree courses, an aptitude test procedure is regularly carried out beforehand and enrolment is only possible if the aptitude for this degree course has been proven in the aptitude test procedure. Further information on the application deadlines to be observed in this respect and on the course of the individual procedures can be found on the websites of the respective institutes and here: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/bewerbung-einschreibung/index.htmlDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
No informationDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information for applicants from abroad: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/international/internationale-studierende/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung/ For enrolment in the 1st study semester as well as for the partially required aptitude test or aptitude assessment procedure: See above Information on the aptitude test/aptitude assessment procedure on the websites of the respective institutes and here: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/bewerbung-einschreibung/index.htmlEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
In Master's degree courses, an aptitude test procedure is regularly carried out beforehand and enrolment is only possible if the aptitude for this degree course has been proven in the aptitude test procedure. Further information on the application deadlines to be observed in this respect and on the course of the individual procedures can be found on the websites of the respective institutes and here: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/bewerbung-einschreibung/index.html
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Eligibility procedure in Master's degree courses with application deadlines: Separate deadlines apply for each degree course! These are published on the websites of the respective degree courses and can also be found in the applicable examination and study regulations.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
No informationDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Until 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
Announcement of the enrolment periods with the acceptance letter! Important: In some degree courses, an aptitude test or aptitude assessment procedure must be completed before enrolment. Further information on the application deadlines and application procedure can be found at: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/bewerbung-einschreibung/index.html Information is also available at: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/international/internationale-studierende/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung/Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Eligibility procedure in Master's degree courses with application deadlines: Separate deadlines apply for each degree course! These are published on the websites of the respective degree courses and can also be found in the applicable examination and study regulations.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
