Mediterranean History (Master of Arts)

The programme studies the Mediterranean as a historical contact zone linking Africa, Asia and Europe and examines the deep history of current crises and conflicts in the region. It combines regional, intercultural and multilingual perspectives in an English-taught history master's.

Minimum GPA

Final grade of at least 2.5 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

English at least CEFR B2, proven for example by IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 87, Cambridge First Certificate grade C, or other officially listed equivalents.

German requirements

German language skills do not need to be demonstrated for the Master's programme.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree in history or cultural studies. Applicants must also prove one ancient or modern Mediterranean language at A2 and another at B1, and knowledge of Latin can substitute for one of these languages.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester tuition for international students from outside the EU/EEA who are subject to Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition fees.

Semester contribution

209 EUR semester fee (University of Konstanz, effective summer semester 2025 as currently published by the International Office).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester tuition for international students from outside the EU/EEA who are subject to Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition fees. Semester contribution: 209 EUR semester fee (University of Konstanz, effective summer semester 2025 as currently published by the International Office).

A Mediterranean History MA degree will pave the way for you to enter attractive professional fields in Germany and abroad. With its research orientation, the Master's programme also specially qualifies students for a doctoral programme in history (Dr phil).

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