MA Mediterranean History: Application from March 18th until April 30th
The international MA in Mediterranean History is a consecutive program that builds on the three-year BA in History at the University of Konstanz as well as on a Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant for the Master’s Programme. As a research-oriented program in English, it provides a cross-epochal understanding of Mediterranean societies.
Explore the liquid continent! As a contact zone between Africa, Asia and Europe, the Mediterranean region was a laboratory of globalisation in which boundaries of trade, empires and settlement, religion, language and culture were constantly shifting. Today, the region is in the focus due to various crises and conflicts: war, migration and climate change. At the same time, it remains a popular holiday destination and is also considered a role model in terms of nutrition. Many of these phenomena – from eating and travelling to violence, flight and displacement – reach far back into the past and can therefore only be understood from a long-term perspective. The Middle East conflict, for example, does not only result from the transformation of Palestine in the 20th century, but also from the fact that Jerusalem is ‘holy’ to all three monotheistic religions. The phenomenon of tourism also originated in this region and can be traced back as a form of mobility to the early modern Grand Tour and the pilgrimages of the Middle Ages. At the same time, the Mediterranean region has been a hot spot and crucial subject of innovative historiography and cultural theory: from environmental history and post-colonialism to global history and ocean studies.
Against this background, the unique MA study program examines trans-Mediterranean dynamics and entanglements over a period of 3,000 years: from antiquity to the 21st century. It provides bachelor graduates in history and cultural studies with a cross-period knowledge of the history, cultures and languages of Mediterranean societies, which is equally important for academic careers and non-academic professions. You will acquire practical skills and regional expertise about a key region of the world, which are urgently needed not only in academia, but also by institutions, organisations and companies that are active in the Mediterranean and cooperate with partners in the region. In addition, it deepens knowledge about the countries of origin of Mediterranean immigrants and thus creates a basis for social cohesion: by understanding the Mediterranean region better, we also understand today’s Europe better!
Info-Events for MA Mediterranean History:
Monday, 16 March 2026, 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 6 p.m.
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Degree
- Master of Arts
Start of study
- Winter semester
Standard period of study
- 4 Semester
Application period
- 18.03. – 30.04.
Admission restriction
- No
Mandatory minor
- No
ECTS Credits
- 120
Why study Mediterranean History in Konstanz?
- StudyCheck Award 2025: 12th place for University of Konstanz in the Germany-wide university ranking
- Expertise: The Konstanz Mediterranean Platform is a global centre for Mediterranean studies. The Department of History covers all periods of Mediterranean history (antiquity, the Middle Ages, early modern times, the long 19th century, contemporary history). This ensures a study programme that is unique in its depth and diversity.
- Networking: Konstanz is connected to excellent universities and research institutions in the Mediterranean region, where you can study Mediterranean languages and cultures as part of your Master’s studies and conduct original archive and library research: Bologna, Florence and Haifa, Istanbul, Cairo and Lesbos, Montpellier, Padua and Rijeka, Rome, Sofia and Cyprus. The international contacts and intercultural experience gathered here are equally valuable for careers inside and outside academia.
- Mentoring: During your studies, you will receive individual mentoring not only in Konstanz, but also at your destination abroad (host university or employer) and competent advice on all important decisions (epochal focus and research topic, semester abroad or internship).
- Orientation: International students can participate in a four-week orientation program at the International Office of the University of Konstanz before the start of their studies, which not only includes an intensive German language course, but also practical help with arriving.
- Culture: As the heart of the Lake Constance (Bodensee) region, Konstanz is a melting pot of diverse cultural influences from south-west Germany, Austria and Switzerland – explore the rich offerings of a lively city!
- Nature: Konstanz’s geographical location is extremely attractive: the Alps, Lake Constance and the Rhine offer plenty of opportunities for exploring nature, leisure activities, sport and relaxation.