Master in European History

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jul 15, 2027; tuition comes to 22,600 USD per year.

The Master in European History is a two-year program for students who want to explore European history. It's a Master's degree that allows students to study at multiple universities in Europe, including Dublin, Berlin, and Paris. The program is taught in English and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Students learn about topics like political violence, European imperialism, and the history of science and technology. The program helps them develop critical thinking and research skills, which prepares them for advanced graduate studies or careers in many fields. They also build networks with peers and researchers across Europe.

Graduates can work in international business, foreign affairs, education, or the media. Many find jobs in NGOs and the arts, while others continue their academic journey with PhD programs. The skills they gain are useful in many roles, making them well-equipped for the global job market.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.