Program Overview
The Comparative History (1 Year) at Central European University (CEU) is a MA programme in Humanities over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Comparative History (1 Year) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hungary and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative History (1 Year) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- From Kahal To Party: 18th-20th Century Jewish Society In Eastern Europe
- A Disintegrated Integration: The Austro-hungarian Monarchy (1848-1918)
- Archives, Evidence And Human Rights
- Building Narratives: Self-expression Through Literature, Art And Performance
- Foundations I: Religion And State (Lecture)
- Geospatial Humanities And Mapping Technologies
- Academic Writing I.
- Academic Writing II, For Both 1yma And 2yma Students
- Ma Thesis Writing Tutorial (Spring)
- Ma Academic Writing Tutorial (Winter)
- Historical Credibility Of Self-accusatory Practices
- Historical Narratives And The Moving Image: Theory And Practice
- Historiography II: Grand Debates In Mediterranean History
- Historiography II: Grand Debates In Russian And Eurasian History
- Historiography: Themes In Its History And Approaches To Its Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
- Completed CEU Application Form\xc2\xa0
- Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Records
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Program-Specific Requirements
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Application Fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Central European University (CEU) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Central European University (CEU)
Central European University (CEU)
Budapest, Hungary
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 10 months
- Credits 240