PhD in History

History is offered as a PhD program at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, in Szczecin, Poland, taught in English. The program is scheduled to begin on October 2, 2026, with an application deadline of May 7, 2026, for prospective candidates. As a doctoral program, it centers on independent, supervised research rather than classroom coursework, culminating in a dissertation that makes an original contribution to historical scholarship. Doctoral candidates in history typically choose a specialized area of focus, such as social, political, economic, cultural, or military history, or a particular period or region, and spend the bulk of their studies gathering and analyzing primary sources, engaging with existing historiography, and building an argument that adds new understanding to the field. Along the way, students are expected to develop advanced skills in archival research, source criticism, academic writing, and the presentation of findings at seminars and conferences. A PhD in history prepares graduates for careers in academia as researchers and lecturers, as well as roles in archives, museums, cultural heritage institutions, publishing, and public policy, where deep research skills and historical expertise are valued. Studying at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin places candidates within a Polish public university setting while working and communicating in English throughout the program. Applicants interested in this track should note the application deadline of May 7, 2026, well ahead of the program's start date in October of that year, to allow time for the required admissions steps at the university's Doctoral School.