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The Myanmar-Institut is an academic association aiming to foster networking and exchange among (primarily) German-speaking scholars who work with, in, and about Myanmar. The institut also works towards re-establishing Burmese language at a German speaking university and towards the promotion of transdisciplinary research. In cooperation with a hosting institution, the association organizes an annual conference.

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New Myanmar I language classes – winter term 26/27 – HU Berlin

မြန်မာဘာသာစကား တက္ကသိုလ် သင်တန်း

The Institute of Asian and African Studies (HU Berlin) is offering a beginner’s course in Myanmar, which is also open to students from other universities (and other visiting students) via online participation, during the winter term 26/27. This course is the first of a total of four sequential courses, which can also be taken in subsequent semesters if there is sufficient interest.
The course takes place twice a week for 90 minutes each session (4 SWS). Provisional course times are Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.00am–12.00pm. The course begins on 19 October 2026. No prior knowledge is required.
Additional information can be found on our website.