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• With the master's program Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution, we offer an international and research-oriented study program for young scientists interested in applying scientific methods to archaeological questions focusing on human biocultural evolution.
• The study program covers a wide range of scientific disciplines that are key components in archaeology. The program is offered by the Institute for Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution (IASHE) at the University of Tübingen.
• Only a few institutions throughout the world offer a comparable diversity of learning and training opportunities and the IASHE is worldrenown for its interdisciplinary approach.
• We provide advanced knowledge in the following seven scientific disciplines: Archaeobotany, Archaeometry, Geoarchaeology, Paleoanthropology, Paleogenetics, Stone Age Archaeology, and Zooarchaeology (Figure 1). Students specialize in one of the seven disciplines to gain in-depth theoretical knowledge and comprehensive practical experience.
• For their master's theses, students have the chance to become involved in various international research projects from all over the world.
• The master’s program Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution is designed as a two-year study program (four semesters), and upon successful completion students are awarded the academic degree Master of Science (M.Sc.).

• Winter semesters begins in October • Summer semester begins in March/April. • Students requiring visa must apply accordingly.

Course Module

• Archaeobotany
• Archaeometry.
• Geoarchaeology
• Paleoanthropology
• Paleogenetics
• Stone Age Archaeology
• Zooarchaeology

Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries

Bachelor's degree in Archaeological Sciences (or equivalent) with a grade of at least 2.5 (German grading system)

English language proficiency:

• Native speaker,
• English-language Bachelor's degree, or
• English B2 (also possibly English at the German "Abitur" level)

• Application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Educational Documents (transcripts/Mark sheets)
• Motivation letter
• Language proficiency certificate
• Work experience letter
• APS certificate for Chinese & Vietnamese applicants etc.
  Note: List of documents may change from tim

• Non-EU applicants:
  15 July for the following winter semester and
  15 January for the following summer semester.
• EU applicants:
  30 September for the following winter semester and
  31 March for the following summer semester.

• For questions regarding the application process, please contact the International Students Admissions Office by e-mail: study@uni-tuebingen.de.
• For online application, please Click here.

• Yes, Finding a part time employment is possible once you arrive in Germany. If you speak German, then it gets easy for you.
• You are permitted to work for certain number of hours e.g.20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
• Please check on your visa document, it is mentioned on it.

Please check with university after you get an admission.

• Founded in 1477, University of Tübingen is one of the oldest in Germany. Internationally renowned for its high quality, innovative and interdisciplinary research it is not only home to students and scholars from all over the world but maintains global partnerships with institutions of higher education and non-university research institutions.
• As of 2019 the university has once again been distinguished with the title of “excellent” by academic experts as well as the local and federal government. As a core facility the methods center is set to play a central role in the university’s exellence strategy.