Overview

Requirements are exacting: You have to come to the School with an excellent record of academic achievement in their chosen field of study, adequate preparation in the required languages, and knowledge of the region, country, or community they wish to study.

Features

We offer to expand your theoretical and methodological proficiency, and to enhance and, if necessary, extend your linguistic skills.

All elements of the research Muslim Cultures and Societies training programme from Freie Universität Berlin have been tried and tested over the past years, and, where necessary, adjusted to the demands and needs of the doctoral researchers.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Arabic Studies

Asian and African Studies

Central Asian Studies

History

Human Geography

Islamic Studies

Iranian Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 8 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please understand that we cannot determine your eligibility for admission for a specific discipline before you have submitted your application package. It is important that the choice of discipline (which is connected to your preferred supervisor) should relate to your previous academic achievements AND to your planned doctoral research. The consideration of the following three points can help you to better assess your eligibility for a specific discipline:

Check if you have learned the relevant methodological and theoretical skills to pursue a doctoral degree in the discipline that you choose.

Consider the research that our supervisors are engaged in to determine whether your planned doctoral research falls within their area of interest and expertise.

Consider the department websites for information about the courses our supervisors teach on the B.A. and M.A. level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees, apart from a semester contribution (about 300 EUR)

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Muslim Cultures and Societies.

Available Scholarships

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