Study abroad in Utrecht, 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 Utrecht, 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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Utrecht Summer School

The Utrecht Summer School is a cooperation of the Utrecht University, HU University of Applied Sciences and HKU University of the Arts. These institutions of higher education offer high quality, fully accredited summer courses on bachelor, master and PhD level.
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Utrecht University

Throughout Utrecht University, students are offered interactive, small-group learning experiences provided by enthusiastic lecturers who actively contribute to improving the programmes where necessary.
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Most popular History programmes for international students in Utrecht

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

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The Making of Europe: the Long 20th Century

Utrecht Summer School

The Making of Europe: the Long 20th Century course is offered at Utrecht Summer School. Where better than the thrilling city of Berlin to study the making of Europe in the 20th century? You will not only explore the background and history of the World Wars and the era leading up to it, but you will also be introduced to the Interbellum, the Cold War, and the relations of Europe with Russia and the USA. Several excursions will be organised in which you will visit some of the most iconic German landmarks.
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From Print to Paint - Histories and Methods of Artistic Production

Utrecht Summer School

The From Print to Paint - Histories and Methods of Artistic Production course offered by Utrecht Summer School is interactive and has a firm hands-on component. It integrates methods typical for the humanities and historical disciplines with work in the studio or lab.
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Dutch Art of the Golden Age

Utrecht Summer School

This Dutch Art of the Golden Age course offered by Utrecht Summer School gives students a broad overview of Dutch Art of the 16th and 17th century through the exploration of culture, daily life, academic approaches, excursions and case-studies.
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Art History

Utrecht University

Our specialised and intensive Master's Art Historyprogramme at Utrecht University immerses you in traditional and innovative approaches to the history of art. 
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Philosophy

Utrecht University

The Philosophy programme offered by Utrecht University provides a challenging research-oriented programme that prepares you to participate in the current debates in the international philosophical community and to develop your own research contributions to the field.
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The Making of Europe: Rise of Civilization

Utrecht Summer School

The Making of Europe: Rise of Civilization course is offered at Utrecht Summer School. Come and discover Europe’s oldest roots in the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome! This The Making of Europe: Rise of Civilization (early July) two-week course at Utrecht Summer School will bring you to the heart of Rome, where you will learn about the political, social and religious history behind the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages and the birth of the Renaissance and Baroque.
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The Age of Anne Frank: Holocaust and Genocide in Modern Europe

Utrecht Summer School

This course will examine how the Holocaust and other genocides affected European society. Which political, economic and social circumstances led to these crimes against humanity in modern Europe? How can we explain the recurrence of war-related violence in a globalized society? How did European societies deal with the genocidal practices of the twentieth century? Students will explore the many questions around the holocaust, genocide, and their long-term effects on society.
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The New World (Dis) Order and the Challenge of Social Justice: Ethics and the Decolonial Option

Utrecht Summer School

‘The New World (Dis) Order and the Challenge of Social Justice: Ethics and the Decolonial Option’ is a pioneering course in the social sciences and the humanities. The events of slavery and the holocaust illuminate the geopolitical sources of decolonial thinking in the Global South and critical thought in the Global North.
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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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