MA in Comparative History: Late Antique, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies / 2 years

Who we are

We offer an intensive, cross-disciplinary course of study on all aspects of history and culture between 300 and 1600 CE. Renowned faculty help you uncover and understand the past of Central and Western Europe, as well as the Byzantine, Slavic, Jewish, Arab and Ottoman worlds, in a global context. Our strong relationship with local universities and cultural institutions, on-site learning and field trip opportunities, internship program, source language courses and exhaustive library on all things medieval make us an ideal incubator for future scholars and professionals in and outside of academia. In addition to coursework at the Vienna campus, students may also take advantage of academic activities and resources available on CEU’s Budapest campus. 

What we offer

Run jointly with CEU’s Department of History, the Medieval track of this program zooms in on the political, social, intellectual, religious and economic history as well as the material and spiritual culture of the period between 300 and 1600 CE. This training is best suited to students with a three-year bachelor’s degree in history or any other field in the humanities.

Where your degree will take you

Graduates find employment in education and research fields, business entities, government institutions, foundation and advocacy groups as well as international organizations. Master’s students often continue their studies on the doctoral level at CEU and other international universities.

Study in Vienna

Apply now and be among the first to study at our new campus in Vienna! Did you know that the Austrian capital has been ranked as the world’s “most livable city” for ten years in a row? Find out more about CEU in Vienna at http://www.ceu.edu/vienna.

How to fund your studies

In pursuit of our mission, we strive to attract world-class graduate talent from all over the world. This is why we offer generous scholarships available to students from any country. In 2018-2019, 82% of CEU students received financial aid, ranging from tuition awards to scholarships with stipends and housing. Learn more about how to fund your studies at http://www.ceu.edu/financialaid.

Apply by

• January 30, 2020 for master's studies with financial aid
• April 15, 2020 for self-financing master's candidates who require a study visa
• August 14, 2020 for self-financing master's candidates who do not require a study visa

Visit the MA in Comparative History: Late Antique, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies / 2 years page on the Central European University website for more details!