Overview

Explore the ideas that shaped Europe

During the Europaeum programme you will focus on exploring the processes, values and ideas that shaped Europe from medieval to modern times. You may tailor the programme to match your specific interests or research requirements.

Study at three prestigious universities

You will spend a trimester at each of the three prestigious academic partner institutions, receiving specialist courses, lectures, seminars, and individual tutorials. During your studies you will develop the specific research skills and knowledge to produce a significant piece of your own quality research in this field. You will graduate with a certificate from the Europaeum, an association of Europe's top ten universities, in addition to your MA in History degree from Leiden University.

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands

Programme Structure

First trimester, Leiden University
- Europaeum – Historiography (5 EC)
- Introduction to the History of States and Nations in Europe (5 EC)
- Optional Course History (10 EC)
- 5000-word proposal for a MA-thesis, under supervision of an academic member of the Leiden History Department
Second trimester, Université Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
- Transatlantic Relations and Identities (10 EC)
- Europe through the Ages/The historic foundations of Europe: identities and civilizations (10 EC)
Third trimester, Oxford University
The third trimester will take place at Oxford and includes personal supervising tutorials for the individual thesis, as well as weekly seminars. These weekly seminars will be tailor-made for Europaeum students. The activities at Oxford University will be concluded by the MA thesis (20 EC).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leiden, Netherlands

Disciplines

History European Studies View 32 other Masters in History in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor’s degree, with good results.
Knowledge, understanding and skills comparable to those acquired upon graduating from the Bachelor’s programme in History from Leiden University, specifically:
Ability to conduct independent empirical research.
Ability to read academic literature and reflect critically on it.
Knowledge of general history and the ability to present findings (based on a critical reading of the literature or based on empirical research) in a systematic and analytical manner.
Ability to write a thesis with proper references to the literature.
In their previous education applicants should have acquired knowledge and skills that are relevant to the theme of the specialisation MA Europaeum: European History and Civilisation: Leiden-Oxford-Paris Programme.
Sufficient command of English (IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100 (internet-based) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)). For a list of exceptions, see the website on language requirements.
Reading knowledge of French and German is preferred.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17500 EUR / year

≈ 17500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2083 EUR / year

≈ 2083 EUR / year

Additional Details

For the Oxford semester, there are extra costs: a Tuition Fee of approx. £1,400 and a College Fee of approx. £950.

Living costs

Leiden

Netherlands

850 - 1250 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships / Grants:

Leiden University:For additional information: Website

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Key information

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

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