PhD in History- European History in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University

Michigan State University | East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Michigan State University's European history program approaches Europe as a dynamic, evolving subject of study. We reject rigid categorizations of Europe's internal divisions—whether between East/West or North/South—or fixed geographical boundaries like the Urals, Mediterranean, or Atlantic. Instead, we explore the diverse populations and historical developments that have shaped European territories, while examining their global connections through trade, cultural exchange, and political relations.
Our department specializes in early modern through contemporary history, with particular expertise in the 19th and 20th centuries. Faculty research covers diverse themes including migration governance, consumer culture, national identity formation, youth and schooling, medical history, scientific developments, religious imperialism, democratic movements, post-conflict reconciliation, and evolving social ideologies.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in history, an applicant must:

Have an official transcript forwarded from the applicant's undergraduate institution(s) that verifies conferral of a baccalaureate degree. If the applicant completed graduate course work or a graduate degree, official transcript(s) reflecting that work must also be submitted.
Have the results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test forwarded to the department.
Submit a writing sample to the department that the applicant considers to be a fair representation of the applicant's ability to conduct scholarly research and produce academic writing.
Submit a statement (500-1000 words) that clearly indicates the primary field of intended study, the faculty members with whom the applicant would like to work, and the reasons for choosing the field and faculty.
Submit a personal statement (500-1000 words) that addresses the applicant's background as well as his or her goals in pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in History.
Have at least three individuals, preferably scholars with whom the applicant has had course work or other professional contact, submit letters of recommendation to the department.
An international applicant is required to have fulfilled the university's English language proficiency requirement as described in the Graduate Education section of this catalog in one of the following three ways:

Have a total score of 580 (paper version) or 237 (computer version) or 100 (Internet version) or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language with no subscore below 55 (paper version) or 21 (computer version).
Have an average score of 85 or higher on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery with no subscore below 83.
Have an average score of 85 or higher on the Michigan State University English Language Center Test with no subscore below 83.

Tuition USD 30,663

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