Master programme in Arabic Linguistics
Source: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/arabic-linguistics/ Parent: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission-procedure/master-programmes/
Your steps in the admission procedure depend on whether you have completed your previous degree programme at the University of Vienna or another post-secondary educational institution.
In the study profile of the master programme in Arabic Linguistics you can find out which previous degree programmes are eligible.
Degree programme with selection procedure
A selection procedure is conducted for admission to this master programme.
- You can only submit your application for admission to the degree programme once per year, within the application period.
- The admission letter is only valid for the winter semester you have applied for and the following summer semester.
- The allocation of available study places ensues during the selection procedure. 35 study places are available per academic year.
The application period for the academic year 2026/27: from 2 March to 7 April 2026.
Degree programme instructed in English
The language of instruction in this degree programme is English. A proof of German language proficiency is not required.
Additional requirements
Qualitative admission requirements
To apply for admission to this degree programme, you need knowledge of Modern Classical Arabic and/or Modern Standard Arabic at level B2.
English language proficiency at level B2
To be admitted to an English or multilingual master programme at the University of Vienna, you have to provide a proof of English language proficiency.
To apply for admission to this degree programme, you require a proof of English language proficiency at level B2.
English curriculum vitae (CV)
Upload your English curriculum vitae in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "CV".
English letter of motivation
Upload your letter of motivation in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "Letter of motivation".
The document must be written in English.
- Why are you applying for a master programme in Arabic linguistics at the University of Vienna? Why did you choose it over other similar programmes?
- What is your relationship with Arabic language? What varieties of Arabic do you know/have you learnt and to which proficiency? Have you visited or lived in any Arab country? If so, what was your experience?
- If you were accepted in this master programme, what would be your main interest with regard to research? Could you imagine what your thesis topic would be broadly?
- Please list examples of previous academic writing you have done in English, such as term papers, bachelor’s theses, articles, etc. If there are none, please state that.
If you have questions about the letter of motivation please contact stephan.prochazka@univie.ac.at;).