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MA European History, Politics and Society at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The MA combines interdisciplinary coursework on modern and contemporary Europe with training in writing, research and presentation. Founded in 1992, it lets students build individual programmes within the frame of Europe and its relations with other world regions.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: European Institute  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Interdisciplinary coursework on European history, politics, economics, culture and society.

Career pathways

Government, business, journalism and the non-profit sector, and doctoral and professional programmes in North America and Europe.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GSAS MA application: transcript for each school attended, statement of academic purpose (1-2 pages), personal statement, resume, writing sample 10-15 pages double-spaced, 3 letters of recommendation (at least two academic). GRE not required. Full-time or part-time. Fall deadlines: early (funding) 1/28/2027, final 3/4/2027, then space-available until 5/6/2027. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country where English is not the official language must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores.

Intake: Fall

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