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Universität Regensburg
Master German Social Sciences

History - European Societies in Transformation

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master of History - European Societies in Transformation (EGW) aims at a synchronous as well as diachronic comparative study of social forms, social models and social 'politics' from antiquity to the present, for which the master students are provided with appropriate methodological tools. The program focuses on four pairs of topics: equality and inequalities, spaces and borders, upheavals and crises, and orders of knowledge and values. Students will deal with social differentiation, equality/inequality perception and legitimation, spaces and their boundaries, structural change and ruptures, social insecurity, assertions of truth by historical actors and institutions, and communities of values. The program has an exclusive supervision concept where all students are assigned a mentor, receive intensive supervision for the master's thesis, and are integrated into research seminars and colloquia.
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The Master of History - European Societies in Transformation (EGW) aims at a synchronous as well as diachronic comparative study of social forms, social models and social 'politics' from antiquity to the present, for which the master students are provided with appropriate methodological tools. The program focuses on four pairs of topics: equality and inequalities, spaces and borders, upheavals and crises, and orders of knowledge and values. Students will deal with social differentiation, equality/inequality perception and legitimation, spaces and their boundaries, structural change and ruptures, social insecurity, assertions of truth by historical actors and institutions, and communities of values. The program has an exclusive supervision concept where all students are assigned a mentor, receive intensive supervision for the master's thesis, and are integrated into research seminars and colloquia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about History - European Societies in Transformation at Universität Regensburg

Is History - European Societies in Transformation at Universität Regensburg taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the History - European Societies in Transformation programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for History - European Societies in Transformation at Universität Regensburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying History - European Societies in Transformation?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Regensburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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