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

Are you thinking of studying Modern History, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Modern 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 Modern History programmes for international students in Utrecht

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

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The Making of Europe - From Middle Ages to Modernity

Utrecht Summer School

 The Making of Europe - From Middle Ages to Modernity course at Utrecht Summer School  will help you to understand the many social, historical, religious and cultural factors that came to shape modern Europe. The many museums, cathedrals and canals of Utrecht and Amsterdam that are included in the program, will offer you some of the most breath-taking highlights of European history and culture.
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History

Utrecht University

Why should we be concerned with the past? After all, aren't we living in the here and now? In the History programme offered by Utrecht University you will learn that historical studies are not just about the past, but are also about the present: you will use your historical knowledge to understand contemporary events.
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History

Utrecht University

The History programme offered by Utrecht University offers you research-based training in history as an academic discipline. We teach you how to do research, and we challenge you to develop your own ideas on topics of your choice. 
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The Making of Europe - From Middle Ages to Modernity

Utrecht Summer School

Taking the beautiful city of Utrecht as a starting point, The Making of Europe - From Middle Ages to Modernity course offered by Utrecht Summer School will bring you the opportunity to really ‘step into history’.
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The Rise of Modern Europe

Utrecht Summer School

The Rise of Modern Europe course is offered at Utrecht Summer School. Seize the opportunity to stay in two of the most exciting cities of Europe: Utrecht and Berlin, and travel back in time! The two courses of this The Rise of Modern Europe (July-August) programme at Utrecht Summer School will provide you with an exciting Dutch and German outlook on the history of Europe. You will emerge yourself in Europe’s history and culture from the Middle Ages to the end of the twentieth century and visit many of its physical remains.
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The Rise of Modern Europe

Utrecht Summer School

 The Rise of Modern Europe course offered by Utrecht Summer School will provide you with an exciting Dutch and German outlook on the history of Europe and help you understand the different factors that came to shape modern Europe. 
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Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Utrecht University

The Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies programme offered by Utrecht University focuses on interdisciplinary study of the material, social, and intellectual developments in Europe (including the Mediterranean region) from Antiquity through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
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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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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 Modern History

Modern History degrees study international political economy, the history of cultural identity and cooperation, and integration between countries. Modern History courses analyse the period starting from the Renaissance and the changes that took place around the world until the twentieth century. Modern History graduates usually become museum curators, archivists, or journalists.

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