MA in Comparative History (2 years) – Track: Comparative History from 1500 till present time 24 months Postgraduate Program By Central European University |Top Universities

MA in Comparative History (2 years) – Track: Comparative History from 1500 till present time

Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

12,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


This program is designed for students with a three-year bachelor’s degree in history or a bordering discipline. Jointly run with CEU’s Department of Medieval Studies, it offers two tracks: one in Late Antique, Medieval and Renaissance Studies and one in Comparative History from 1500 to Present Time.


QUICK FACTS

 

Full-time duration:

2 years

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

€12,000 per year  

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree


The program is for students who prefer a more flexible timeline for identifying and carrying out a research project or wish to delve into the study of research languages. It provides a systematic introduction to theories, methods, and research skills in history and related disciplines. The program’s regional setting and international faculty allows students to better understand European (with a traditional focus on Central and Eastern), Middle Eastern, Eurasian, and global historical processes in a comparative perspective, from the early modern period to the present time.


Study your passion


Courses include:

1. A Disintegrated Integration: The Austro-Hungarian Monarchy (1848-1918)

2. The Artist as an Agent of History. From Symbolic Politics to Visual Activism

3. The Atomic Age

4. Dynastic States and Royal Courts in Early Modern Eurasian History (1450-1700)

5. History of Daily Life

6. Sources, Methods and New Perspectives in Ottoman History (15th to 18th centuries)

7. Pilgrimage, Pilgrims, and Pilgrims’ Itineraries in the Middle Ages

8. Critical Perspectives on Human Nature

9. Emotions and Affect in History

10. Global Comparisons: Russia and the Ottoman Empire, 1453-1839

11. Global History of the Cold War

12. Habsburg-Ottoman Borderlands

13. Historiography II: Grand Debates in Central European History

14. Historiography II: Grand Debates in Mediterranean History

15. Historiography II: Grand Debates in Russian and Eurasian History

16. Imperial Transformations: A Perspective from the Russian Empire and Soviet Union

17. Labor History in Global Perspective 19th and 20th Centuries


Apply


Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field in the humanities or the social sciences

6. Academic records

7. Statement of purpose

8. Short research proposal

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


This program is designed for students with a three-year bachelor’s degree in history or a bordering discipline. Jointly run with CEU’s Department of Medieval Studies, it offers two tracks: one in Late Antique, Medieval and Renaissance Studies and one in Comparative History from 1500 to Present Time.


QUICK FACTS

 

Full-time duration:

2 years

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

€12,000 per year  

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree


The program is for students who prefer a more flexible timeline for identifying and carrying out a research project or wish to delve into the study of research languages. It provides a systematic introduction to theories, methods, and research skills in history and related disciplines. The program’s regional setting and international faculty allows students to better understand European (with a traditional focus on Central and Eastern), Middle Eastern, Eurasian, and global historical processes in a comparative perspective, from the early modern period to the present time.


Study your passion


Courses include:

1. A Disintegrated Integration: The Austro-Hungarian Monarchy (1848-1918)

2. The Artist as an Agent of History. From Symbolic Politics to Visual Activism

3. The Atomic Age

4. Dynastic States and Royal Courts in Early Modern Eurasian History (1450-1700)

5. History of Daily Life

6. Sources, Methods and New Perspectives in Ottoman History (15th to 18th centuries)

7. Pilgrimage, Pilgrims, and Pilgrims’ Itineraries in the Middle Ages

8. Critical Perspectives on Human Nature

9. Emotions and Affect in History

10. Global Comparisons: Russia and the Ottoman Empire, 1453-1839

11. Global History of the Cold War

12. Habsburg-Ottoman Borderlands

13. Historiography II: Grand Debates in Central European History

14. Historiography II: Grand Debates in Mediterranean History

15. Historiography II: Grand Debates in Russian and Eurasian History

16. Imperial Transformations: A Perspective from the Russian Empire and Soviet Union

17. Labor History in Global Perspective 19th and 20th Centuries


Apply


Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field in the humanities or the social sciences

6. Academic records

7. Statement of purpose

8. Short research proposal

Admission requirements

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All programs at CEU require one or more pieces of academic writing for the application, such as a statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject, writing sample, etc. Each academic program has its own writing requirement(s).
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,000 EUR
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International Students

12,000 EUR
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More programs from the university

CEU offers three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities:


• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)  • Culture, Politics and Society (CPS) • Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS) 

  Entry requirements for undergraduate programs at CEU are as follows:

• Completed online application form • High school records • Proof of English proficiency • CV • Application essay • Letter of motivation • Letter of recommendation • Evidence of mathematical competence (only for the Quantitative Social Sciences program) • Interview (finalists only)

The tuition fee for all students at an undergraduate level is €7,000 per year.

Find out about special funding available at the undergraduate level here.

Special funding includes:

• Program scholarships • Presidential Scholar Award (which covers part of the tuition fee throughout the four years of BA studies as follows):

  1. Year 1: €500
  2. Year 2: €1,000
  3. Year 3: €1,500
  4. Year 4: €2,000

The application deadline for financial aid is February 1st.

Scholarships also include:

  • Partial Tuition Award
  • Presidential Scholar Award
  • External financial support and scholarship opportunities

Students may also benefit from external financial support and scholarship opportunities

In order to apply, applicants need to complete and submit the online application form on the CEU website, along with the required application documents.

CEU offers 35 master’s and 12 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields:


• Cognitive Science • Economics and Business • Environmental Sciences and Policy • Gender Studies • History • International Relations • Legal Studies • Medieval Studies • Nationalism Studies • Network and Data Science • Philosophy • Political Science • Public Policy • Sociology and Social Anthropology

Find out about graduate entry requirements here.

General admissions requirements for graduate programs:

• Completed online application form • Proof of English proficiency • Letters of recommendation • CV • Bachelor’s/master’s degree • Academic records

Program-specific requirements for graduate programs:
• Academic writing (statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject or writing sample) • Some programs at the Department of Economics and Business require GRE or GMAT scores as an entry condition. Alternatively, candidates may take the CEU Math Test.

The tuition fee for the majority of CEU master’s programs is €12,000 per year. Joint programs charge different fees established in cooperation with partner universities.

Special funding and scholarships are available at graduate level – granted on the basis of academic merit and financial need. 

Financial aid is granted on the basis of academic merit. CEU scholarships are available for most of our programs. Please make sure to check your future program's website before you start your application.

The CEU Master's Scholarships may cover various amounts of the  tuition fee  and provide health insurance coverage.

In addition, it may also include a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs.

CEU Master’s Excellence Scholarship  - 1,000 EUR/month

CEU Master's Distinction Scholarship  - 750 EUR/month

CEU Master's Scholarship  - 500 EUR/month

CEU Master's Partial Scholarship  - 300 EUR/month


Application deadline for financial aid: February 1


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