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Global History University of Bayreuth

Degree
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Bayreuth

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

History

Focus

Foundations of Global History, Major field of study: Area Expertise Africa, Major field of study: Area Expertise Europe, Major field of study: Area Expertise Atlantic World & Americas

Target group

Graduates of a Bachelor's degree course in History

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Proof of knowledge of German, at least at A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, for applicants who have neither acquired their university entrance qualification nor their first degree in German which opens the door to their studies.

Proof of English proficiency at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for applicants who have neither obtained their university entrance qualification nor their first degree in English.

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
  • Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    No information
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    Bachelor's application deadlines

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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