Global History Humboldt University Berlin
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Berlin
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Ancient History
- Mediaeval History
- Early Modern History
Focus
Global History, Non-European History, Modern European History, Interconnected History of Africa, Latin America and North America, Islamic History, East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, Thematic specialisations, Theory of History
Target group
Graduates of a History or Regional Studies course.
Annotation
Cooperative study programme of Humboldt University in Berlin and the Free University Berlin. Application and selection procedure by the Free University of Berlin, application information/deadline at https://www.global-history.de/admissions/how_to_apply/index.html
Admission modus
Local admission restriction
Admission requirements
For admission requirements, see https://www.global-history.de/admissions/index.html
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2026: Lecture-free / academic holidays: 1 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 25 May 2026
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 13.02.2027Non-lecture period: 12.10.2026 (dies academicus)
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Further information can be found at: https://www.global-history.de/admissions/index.htmlEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
- for Master of Arts/Science with admission restrictions: 18.05. - 14.06.2026 - For Master of Education with admission restrictions: 01.06. - 31.08.2026Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Further information can be found at: https://www.global-history.de/admissions/index.htmlDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Further information can be found at: https://www.global-history.de/admissions/index.html
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English