Application to MSc Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution
I am interested in ASHE, but am I qualified?
For admission in the MSc program, you need a:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a grade of at least 2.5 (German grading system) or better, preferably in Archaeology or Natural Sciences
- English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2 (please check university website to see which language certificates are accepted)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Motivation identifying 1-2 specialisations that you are interested in (and any areas of particular research interest)
Recommended:
- Include any relevant special achievements or accomplishments e.g. practical work experience certificates, awards received etc.
- Previous degree in Archaeology or Natural Sciences
- Please check individual specialisation pages for additional recommendations for background experience
Note: - German language proficiency is not required as the ASHE program is taught completely in English.
- You don't need to have completed your Bachelor degree, you can also apply if you will graduate before October.
Where do I submit my application?
All students (both EU and non-EU) need to submit their application online.
Further information for German students:
https://uni-tuebingen.de/studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation/bewerbung-masterstudium/
Further information for international students:
For international students who have questions regarding the application process, please contact the International Students Admissions Office by e-mail: study@uni-tuebingen.de.
When can I apply?
Applications for the ASHE program open at the beginning of April on ALMA.
When is the application deadline?
EU and Non-EU applicants: June 15 for the following winter semester (October 23/24).
When does the program start?
The study program can be started in the winter semester only. The winter semester starts in mid-October.
How can I improve the chances to get accepted for admission?
It is highly recommended to invest time and consideration into your short letter of motivation (1 page), detailing:
- Your background
- Why you think that you are a good fit for the program
- Your research interests
- Which of the seven specializations you would like to pursue within the program (Archaeobotany, Archaeometry, Geoarchaeology, Paleoanthropology, Paleogenetics, Stone Age Archaeology, or Zooarchaeology).
The professors will take the final decision on your application and a letter of motivation can always be helpful with that.
I have been admitted, now what?
Congratulations, and we hope that you will accept your offer of admission to join the program in Tübingen. Please refer carefully to any instructions you receive through official communication from the University.
You may also like to refer to guidelines listed on the International Office pages regarding:
Enrollment: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/international/study-in-tuebingen/application-for-international-students/enrollment-for-international-students/
and Costs and Funding: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/international/study-in-tuebingen/application-for-international-students/costs-and-funding/
In addition, it is highly recommended to get into contact with the NWA Fachschaft (nwafachschaft [at] gmail.com; a student-run organization who handles ASHE Program Specific Intro Week and Orientations in addition to their other responsibilities) to sign up for any events they have planned and to take advantage of their compiled list of useful resources and instructions for new and incoming students.
Contact
Student Coordinator for ASHE
Email: studiengangskoordination.ina@ifu.uni-tuebingen.de
Dean of Studies
Email: nicholas.conard@uni-tuebingen.de
Fachschaft (Student representatives; also has composed list of additional resources)
Email: nwafachschaft@gmail.com