MA Programs
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements, applicants must provide a 500-word research proposal for the MA thesis (see sample proposal 1 and sample proposal 2), which will be weighted heavily in the admissions decision. The topic is expected to fall within the broad thematic focus of the department, and should be delimited and set out with the greatest possible clarity. Previous work on the subject should also be indicated.
Applicants should also upload a statement of purpose that explains their interest in our Department and why they want to undertake graduate study in History. The statement should also briefly describe the applicant's academic background, research experience, language skills, and elaborate on their academic interests going forward. In the statement of purpose applicants can indicate which courses, professors, and research areas they see as especially relevant to their interests. Applicants who consider pursuing one of the specializations and advance certificates offered by the department should also indicate this in the statement of purpose.
Doctoral Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements, need to have completed an M.A. degree which included a piece of original research in the form of a thesis. Applicants should submit a three-page research proposal (see sample proposal 1 and sample proposal 2). The topic of the proposal should fall within the broad thematic focus of the program, and should address issues of method and substance, as well as previous work done in the field, in appropriate detail.
Applicants should also upload a motivation letter that explains their interest in our Department and why they want to undertake a Ph.D. in History. The statement should also briefly describe the applicant's academic background, research experience, language skills, and elaborate on their academic interests going forward.In the motivation letter applicants can indicate which courses, professors, and research areas they see as especially relevant to their interests. Applicants who consider pursuing one of the specializations and advance certificates offered by the department should also indicate this in the motivation letter.
Applicants should be prepared to provide the contact information for three professors familiar with their post-graduate work.
Applicants interested in Nationalism Studies or Jewish Studies at the doctoral level can apply for a PhD in History and should follow the general admissions requirements for the History doctoral program; a joint committee reviews applications. The degree received will be a PhD in History.
For more information, please visit the CEU Admissions page and the checklist for applications.
