Old Turkic Philology

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 5TU700

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–8 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree with Turkic languages as the main field of study

Selection

All qualified applicants will be admitted.

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 14,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 14,250

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-57221

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About the course

The course introduces the periods, languages, writing systems and palaeography of Old Turkic. Furthermore, the course gives skills in reading, transcribing, analysing and translating chosen texts. Furthermore, you will get an overview of cultural, religious and linguistic relations in regions where Old Turkic was used.