Hebrew and Aramaic Studies

This programme is taught by Leiden University's Department of Hebrew and Aramaic, which houses the only Chair of both Hebrew and Aramaic worldwide. While you have the opportunity to take courses in Modern Hebrew language and literature and contemporary Israeli society, you can also explore various Aramaic languages and literatures, including Syriac, Targumic Aramaic and Imperial Aramaic.

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Good reading and translation skills of either Biblical, Modern Hebrew or Aramaic. See website: www.unileidenmasters.nl

Other requirements

1. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Goede lees- en vertaalvaardigheden van óf het Bijbelse en moderne Hebreeuws, óf het Aramees.
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Good reading and translation skills of either Biblical, Modern Hebrew or Aramaic. See website: www.unileidenmasters.nl
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor in Hebrew and Aramaic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies (met Hebreeuws) of een gerelateerde studie.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BA degree in Hebrew and Aramaic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies (with Hebrew) or a related field (see website www.unileidenmasters.nl).

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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