Overview

Students of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Byzantine Archaeology and Art History gain an overview of the central monuments, findings and types of objects dating from the late Antique and early Byzantine periods. They gain initial insight into the objective and methodological foundations of Byzantine archaeology and art history.

Key Features

During the Byzantine Archaeology and Art History programme at the Heidelberg University, students have the opportunity to develop a specialism in either Antique building research and settlement archaeology, or visual culture.

A strong link to archaeological practice is maintained and developed throughout the degree programme.

Students develop the ability to carry out independent academic work and successfully complete a Bachelor’s thesis in the field of Byzantine archaeology and art history.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Knowledge

Architecture and Settlement Archaeology

Visual Culture

Greek and Latin or a related, modern foreign language

Bachelor's thesis

Cross-disciplinary skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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100

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Archaeology Art History View 7 other Bachelors 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

All degree programmes at Heidelberg University are access-restricted. The general requirements to enrol in an academic programme are a university entrance qualification and proof of sufficient language proficiency.

Depending on the nationality of international students, they may require an entry visa and a residence permit in order to study at Heidelberg University.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU/EEA- Fees and contributions: 161.10 € / Semester

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 EUR / month

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Heidelberg

Funding

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