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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Bachelor German 👥 Social Sciences

History

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

To understand the present, investigate the past! Many aspects of today's world have emerged over a long history, sometimes reaching far back into the past. In the Bachelor's degree program in History, students learn subject-related and methodological skills required to perform independent and professional research into the past and its significance for our present. The program teaches working techniques, tools and methods for understanding historical issues, placing them in their historical context and evaluating historical processes and decisions. Students study various epochs (Antiquity, the Middle Ages, Early Modern Age, Modern and Contemporary History) and can specialize in regional areas like Bavarian and Franconian Regional History or Eastern European History. The program combines lectures covering broad knowledge with seminars focusing on specific topics.
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To understand the present, investigate the past! Many aspects of today's world have emerged over a long history, sometimes reaching far back into the past. In the Bachelor's degree program in History, students learn subject-related and methodological skills required to perform independent and professional research into the past and its significance for our present. The program teaches working techniques, tools and methods for understanding historical issues, placing them in their historical context and evaluating historical processes and decisions. Students study various epochs (Antiquity, the Middle Ages, Early Modern Age, Modern and Contemporary History) and can specialize in regional areas like Bavarian and Franconian Regional History or Eastern European History. The program combines lectures covering broad knowledge with seminars focusing on specific topics.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about History at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Is History at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg taught in German or English?

This Bachelor 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 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 at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg?

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?

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 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg — 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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