MA Sinology: Conceptual and Intellectual History University of Hamburg

Depending on the German skills of the international students, courses will be held in either German or English.

Expanding its successful MA programme in Sinology, the Department of Chinese Language and Culture at the University of Hamburg now offers a specialised MA in Chinese conceptual and intellectual history, the first of its kind. Drawing on international scholarship and following a growing interest in conceptual and intellectual history among Chinese scholars, the four-semester MA programme combines sophisticated theoretical approaches with close readings of Chinese sources.

Winter semester: 1 May to 15 June
Summer semester: 1 December to 15 January

The curriculum includes:

• classes on Chinese culture, politics and society as well as Chinese conceptual and intellectual history
• specialised seminars on the theory of conceptual and intellectual history
• summer schools on conceptual and intellectual history
• one semester at a European or Chinese partner institution (Shanghai, Nanjing, Taipei, etc.)
• intensive training in modern and classical Chinese (optional)

This programme includes a mandatory semester at a foreign partner institution.

No tuition fees

There is a semester fee of approx. 340 EUR per semester. This fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Hamburg metropolitan area.

Without additional costs for further insurances, private vehicles, etc., you ought to expect the following expenses:

• housing: approx. 400 to 700 EUR per month
• living expenses: approx. 500 to 700 EUR per month

Applicants should:

• hold a BA degree in Sinology, Chinese studies or similar majors
• have a sound basis in modern and classical Chinese
• be proficient in English

Applicants should have a sound basis in modern and classical Chinese and be proficient in English.

Winter semester: 1 May to 15 June
Summer semester: 1 December to 15 January

You can find more information about funding opportunities here.

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