Master
German
Social Sciences
History
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
Studying history at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) is based on modern theories of history, cultural studies and social sciences as well as on practical work with sources. Students learn to understand history as a construct of human conceptions of the past that is bound to time, space and culture. The program can be studied as a major or minor subject in the Interdisciplinary Master's degree program in the Aisthesis cultural and media studies variant or in the flexible variant. Students can choose the contents of their studies themselves, studying the entire range of history or specializing in a sub-discipline. The department comprises the main European epochs of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, Early Modern Period and Modern History, as well as the sub-disciplines of Comparative Regional History, Latin American History, Economic and Social History and Theory and Methodology of History Teaching.
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Studying history at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) is based on modern theories of history, cultural studies and social sciences as well as on practical work with sources. Students learn to understand history as a construct of human conceptions of the past that is bound to time, space and culture. The program can be studied as a major or minor subject in the Interdisciplinary Master's degree program in the Aisthesis cultural and media studies variant or in the flexible variant. Students can choose the contents of their studies themselves, studying the entire range of history or specializing in a sub-discipline. The department comprises the main European epochs of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, Early Modern Period and Modern History, as well as the sub-disciplines of Comparative Regional History, Latin American History, Economic and Social History and Theory and Methodology of History Teaching.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to History at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about History at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt
Is History at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt 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 programme cost? ▼
78 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for History at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt? ▼
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 Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt — 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.