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Ready to apply for one of our programs? Check the requirements, follow the steps and you will be on your way to joining us. Applications for all study programs can only be submitted online.

Before applying for any of the programs interested students are encouraged to consult with Prof. Diana Forker.

Applicants from Germany
The following rules apply to German citizens with a German certificate of general qualification for university entrance (= Abitur).

BA

Undergraduate students can study Caucasus Studies as a Bachelor of Arts minor (60 ECTS) in combination with any Bachelor of Arts major. There are no admission restrictions such as “numerus clausus” (NC) and no other tests needed in order to apply for the BA in Caucasus Studies. You only need a valid secondary school leaving certificateExternal link (= Abitur).
MA

At the graduate level, Caucasus Studies offer courses for the Master of Arts major. Students can choose between the full program (1-Fach-Master) with 120 ECTS or a Master with specialization in a discipline of choice (90 ECTS + 30 ECTS). Except for a university degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.), language proficiency proofs in two modern languages and a letter of motivation there are no additional admission restrictions.
- detailed program description
- program description in GermanExternal link
- admission requirements in German de and in EnglishExternal link
- Online application in GermanExternal link and in English
PhD

At the postgraduate level, PhD students of Caucasus Studies can earn the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Admission requirements include a university degree at the level of Master of Arts, language proficiency proofs in two languages (including at least one modern language), and a PhD Studies Agreement (= Promotionsvereinbarung), which includes a working plan and must be signed by the supervisor. You also need to register online through Doc-in. Applicants apply through the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts (= Dekanat). The Dean and/or the faculty will decide on the admission as a doctoral candidate.
- detailed program description
- admission requirements de in German
- PhD Studies AgreementExternal link (= Promotionsvereinbarung)
- Doc-in registrationExternal link
- application through the Dean's Office of the Faculty of ArtsExternal link (= Dekanat)
International applicants
General information for international applicants can be found here. The application periods for international applicants who seek to earn a BA and or MA degree are:
- Application period for the summer term: 15.10.–15.01.
- Application period for the winter term: 01.05.–15.07.
For international applicants of foreign nationality and without German Abitur the following rules apply:

BA

You need a certificate of general qualification for university entrance valid for the study in Germany or you will have to take the assessment test (FSP) at the preparatory college (Studienkolleg). Your also need to pass the German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education (DSH-2) or equivalent tests.
MA

You need a university degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.), language proficiency proofs in two modern languages, a German proficiency proof at the level DSH-2 or equivalent and a letter of motivation.
PhD

At the postgraduate level, PhD students of Caucasus Studies can earn the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Admission requirements include a university degree at the level of Master of Arts, language proficiency proofs in two languages (including at least one modern language), and a PhD Studies Agreement (= Promotionsvereinbarung), which includes a working plan and must be signed by the supervisor. You also need to register online through Doc-in. Applicants apply through the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts (= Dekanat). The Dean and/or the faculty will decide on the admission as a doctoral candidate. Afterwards it is possible to enroll as a doctoral candidate with the Graduate Academy. The enrolment is optional. However, it does offer certain advantages such as the semester ticketExternal link for free use of transportation in and around Jena or a price reduction at the canteens or cafeterias of the university.
- detailed program description
- admission requirements de in German
- PhD Studies AgreementExternal link (= Promotionsvereinbarung)
- Doc-in registration External link
- application through the Dean's Office of the Faculty of ArtsExternal link (= Dekanat)
- website of the Graduate AcademyExternal link

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useful information for studying in JenaExternal link in German

Jena is a beautiful, buzzing, compact and safe city in the middle of Germany. It’s the perfect place for a fantastic student life. The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is the oldest and largest university in Thuringia and with a long history of famous researchers and intellectuals. It is the only university in central Europe that offers Caucasus Studies.

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