Study abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Most popular universities for History.

Are you thinking of studying History, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study History in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ('VU Amsterdam') is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880. The university offers over 170 English-taught programmes at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level to more than 24,000 students from all over the world. Students and staff of 84 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community.
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University of Amsterdam

The UvA's quality assurance system serves a number of important purposes. The UvA's key priorities may change to reflect new external requirements. The UvA's quality assurance system is designed to ensure that the University maintains best practices and continually assesses whether there is a need for improvement or adjustment.
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Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

At the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), we educate tomorrow’s professionals in a wide array of fields and disciplines of higher education. With our distinct focus on applied sciences, the AUAS enables students, lecturers and researchers to develop cutting-edge – and practical – knowledge and innovations.
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Most popular History programmes for international students in Amsterdam

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a History degree in Amsterdam.

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Conservation and Humanities: Objects as Evidence

University of Amsterdam

In this Conservation and Humanities: Objects as Evidence summer programme, students will be led through a series of object-driven examinations of pieces from the Rijksmuseum collections by a team of researchers, curators, conservators and scientists from the Rijksmuseum and the Rijksmuseum Conservation Department, the Conservation Department of the University of Amsterdam and the Bard Graduate Center in New York.
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The Bible in the Syriac Tradition

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

One of the earliest translations of the Bible was a Syriac version, the Peshitta. Ever since, as well as generating a wealth of exegetical literature, a biblical perspective has permeated all aspects of Syriac culture and tradition. The The Bible in the Syriac Tradition course is delivered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
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Impact of an Empire

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

This Impact of an Empire course is offered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The course looks at how the empire impacted those pre-existing communities. How did conquest and incorporation into the Roman Empire change the lives of individual people at grass-roots level? 
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Syriac Christianity in Context (one Week) (Amsterdam Summer School)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Syriac Christianity is one of the best-kept secrets of the Christian tradition, one more often than not ignored in curricula and textbooks. Recently, however, given the political developments in Syria, this particular branch of Christianity has become highly relevant. This Syriac Christianity in Context course is delivered by Amsterdam Summer School.
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Heritage Studies

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The Heritage Studies programme is offered by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam  will equip you with knowledge to reflect, but also with methods and skills to act as a heritage expert among architects, spatial planners and policy makers.
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History - History and International Studies

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The programme History: History and International Studies offers a unique chance for students who want to understand how human societies have been interconnected throughout history from antiquity until the present.
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Humanities Research - Global History

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The Humanities Research - Global History programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is a specialization of the Humanities Research Master, aimed at talented students who are exceptionally motivated to develop their skills in the field of historical research. It prepares students for a research career in history, or for other research-intensive careers.
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History - Holocaust and Genocide Studies

University of Amsterdam

The one-year Master's programme History - Holocaust and Genocide Studies from University of Amsterdam explores 20th-century genocides from the vantage point of different disciplines. 
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About History

History degrees analyse events of the world’s civilizations. History students learn about the political and socio-economical causes that led to important past major events, as well as look at history as a fluid process influenced by many complex factors, to better understand our present. History degrees lead to careers in Heritage Management, Teaching, Politics, or International Relations.

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