Université de Paris Cité (France)
Courses are held in German at Bielefeld University and in French at Université de Paris Cité.
15 June for the following winter semester
The international Master's programme in History aims to extend the knowledge and skills in history of graduate students mainly from Germany and France or French-speaking countries. Special emphasis lies on specific theoretical and methodological approaches of academic research in history in Germany and France. The fields of study comprise all central epochs of European and global history.
One central feature of the programme is the explicit intercultural dimension: German- and French-speaking participants complete the programme side by side. By working in pairs, they can assist each other with language problems as well as in practical matters.
The Master's programme is built upon the binational Bachelor's programme in History, which is jointly organised by Bielefeld University and Université de Paris Cité, but applicants holding a BA degree in history from other universities can also participate in the programme.
Students follow the general study programme of the Master's in History of both universities (see https://www.uni-bielefeld.de and https://www.u-paris.fr). This programme comprises lectures, seminars, and tutorials which deal with methods and theories in history, transnational approaches to historical matters, and intercultural questions. Students choose whether they start at Bielefeld University or at Université de Paris Cité, and in either case, they will switch universities after the first year.
Participating students will receive a Master of Arts in History from Bielefeld University and a Master Histoire, civilisations, patrimoine of Université de Paris Cité.
PDF DownloadStudents choose whether they start at Bielefeld University or at Université de Paris Cité, and in either case, they will switch universities after the first year. During their stay abroad, students will benefit from a total immersion in the study culture of the partner country.
Internships are not obligatory, but they are strongly recommended.
The "Deutsch-Französische Hochschule" (https://www.dfh-ufa.org/) regularly offers specific internships which aim to improve intercultural abilities and provide insight into European dimensions of various professional fields.
Further offers are announced via the internal communication network of the study programme.
Approx. 320 EUR per semester at Bielefeld University
Monthly costs of living are approx. 700 to 800 EUR (in Bielefeld). In Paris, living costs are slightly higher.
As this Master's programme in history is binational and built upon the binational Bachelor's programme in History of both universities, any applicant should hold either a German BA in History or a French Licence in the same discipline. The programme is open though to applicants with a BA/degree from other universities than Bielefeld or Paris as well.
Applicants must be native speakers of either German or French. Oral and written proficiency in the other language (French or German) must be good.
15 June for the following winter semester
German applicants send the following documents via e-mail to bipag@uni-bielefeld.de:
French applicants proceed via Université de Paris Cité, Prof Patrick Farges at patrick.farges@u-paris.fr
Basically, international students are allowed to work parallel to their studies for 120 full days or 240 half days per year without a work permit once they have successfully completed preparations for their studies and started a course.
A limited number of jobs are available at the university. However, jobs for students can also be found in companies in and around Bielefeld.
In Bielefeld, a broad range of accommodation options can be found at affordable prices. Halls of residence are run by the public "Studierendenwerk" or private organisations.
Additionally, single apartments and rooms in shared flats with other students are available. The rent for a room in Bielefeld amounts to about 180 to 300 EUR per month. The International Office supports students who are searching for accommodation.
"Deutsch-Französische Hochschule" (DFH) provides ample information and help for the alumni of the programme when it comes to career planning within academia and beyond (https://www.dfh-ufa.org/).
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