The Department of Historical Studies offers six MA programs and two PhD programs, all accredited in Austria and New York. All our teaching takes place in Vienna (except for a few brief archival visits).
MA in Historical Studies (One year)
MA in Historical Studies (Two year)
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies (Two year)
MA in Museum Studies (Two year)
MA in Women's and Gender History, “MATILDA” (Two year)
MA History in the Public Sphere "HIPS" Dual Degree (Two year)
PhD in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
PhD in Comparative History
For an overview of courses offered this year, please click here.
Enrolled students may also pursue a number of specializations and advanced certificate programs within the department.
Advanced Certificates:
- Central European Studies
- Cultural Heritage Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Eastern Mediterranean Studies
- Political Thought
- Religious Studies
- Romani Studies
- Visual Theory and Practice
Specializations: