Study abroad in Boston, United States: 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 Boston, United States. 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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Boston University

Boston University is no small operation. With over 35,000 students from more than 130 countries, over 10,000 faculty and staff, 17 schools and colleges, and more than 300 programs of study, our three campuses are always humming, always in high gear. Get to know the people and teams that keep the University running smoothly.
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University of Massachusetts Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public research university with a dynamic culture of teaching and learning, and a special commitment to urban and global engagement.
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Simmons College

For more than a century, Simmons has offered a pioneering liberal arts education for undergraduates integrated with professional work experience. Today, we also offer renowned coeducational graduate programs in nursing and health sciences, education, liberal arts, management, communications, social work, public health and library and information science.  
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Northeastern University

At Northeastern University, you get more than a world-class education, you get real-world experience gained at Fortune 500 and startup companies, universities, government agencies, and global organizations.
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Suffolk University

Suffolk University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian university located in Boston. Founded in 1906, the University offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in its Law School, College of Arts & Sciences, and Sawyer Business School.
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ONCAMPUS Boston

At ONCAMPUS Boston, located in the heart of America’s #1 college town, we prepare international students to succeed – academically, socially, and professionally – with a 1–year university transfer program that enables you to earn college credit while gaining a deeper understanding of the U.S., its education system, and which options are best for you.
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Most popular History programmes for international students in Boston

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

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History and Archives Management, M.S.

Simmons College

Increasingly, archival employers have recognized that archivists require both technical skills and historical knowledge. They seek applicants with master's degrees in both library and information science and history. An understanding of U.S. history and politics is particularly valuable in educational institutions and the government sector.
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Great Discoveries in Archaeology

Boston University

Illustrated lectures focus on the important discoveries of the discipline of archaeology. The Great Discoveries in Archaeology course at Boston University Summer Term covers the whole of human prehistory around the world.
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History

Boston University

The History major offered by Boston University introduces students to monuments and works of art worldwide. Majors work closely with faculty to gain visual and interpretative skills as well as an understanding of technique, materials, and the context in which works of art and architecture are made and viewed.
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History

University of Massachusetts Boston

The Master of Arts Program in History from University of Massachusetts Boston offers students a rigorous yet flexible program of study in the field of history. Rather than being merely a collection of courses, the History MA degree at UMass Boston requires intense commitment to historical scholarship and practice.
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History

Simmons College

Studying history deepens our understanding of the world and its interconnections, its diverse peoples and cultures. It reveals the changes and continuities that ebb and flow around us. Diseases, agriculture, civil rights, childrearing practices, political dynasties, and furniture all have histories.
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History

Northeastern University

In the Bachelor of Science in History degree program, you will gain an understanding of trends and develop intellectual perspectives--enabling you to better interpret what is happening in the world today.
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Introduction to Art History I - Antiquity to the Middle Ages

Boston University

An introduction to art history and the analysis of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Enroll now in the Introduction to Art History I - Antiquity to the Middle Ages course offered at Boston University Summer Term.
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History

Northeastern University

The Master of Arts program in History is one of the leading master’s programs nationally that focuses on world history as a primary field.
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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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