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Key Features
The research conducted by Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies at Central European University (CEU) candidates often acts as a bridge between the scholarly worlds of their home intellectual communities and Anglo-American scholarly discourse, a fact in which the department takes pride. High-level knowledge of the source language(s) their research requires is an entry requirement for PhD applicants. Students admitted to CEU doctoral programs are eligible to receive the CEU Doctoral Fellowship for up to three years. Doctoral enrollment may continue up to a maximum of six years.
Numerous additional funding opportunities exist, such as the Doctoral Research Support Grant Program, the Erasmus Mobility Scheme, and various research and travel funds.
Accreditation
- Program approved and registered by the New York State Education Department
- Program accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee (HAC)
- Program accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ-Austria)
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Courses include:
Byzantine Writers on the Lives of Saints and Emperors: Between Fact and Fiction
Baukje van den Berg; Reading Medieval Latin Charters (Palaeography)
Katalin Szende; Servus Servorum Dei: The Papacy from Its Origins to the Cadaver Synod
Daniel Ziemann and Volker Menze; Monastic Culture: Buildings, Community, Landscape
- Historiography, Political Discourse and Politics in Late Medieval Europe (13th–15th centuries)
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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- Feb. 1: financial aid
- March 15: self-financing candidates requiring a study visa
- Aug. 15: self-financing candidates not requiring a study visa
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 76
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 3 other PhDs in History in AustriaExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 76
TOEFL® IBT 100
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Other requirements
General requirements
- a summary of their Master’s thesis of no more than 1,000 words evidencing, if possible and/or necessary, the interdisciplinary character of the previous studies of the late antique, medieval or early modern periods;
- a detailed PhD dissertation proposal of no more than 3,000 words (excluding bibliography);
- a PhD dissertation outline and timeline of no more than 1,000 words.
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15000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 36 months. -
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15000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 36 months.
- All PhD students are eligible to apply for full tuition waivers and full stipends from CEU.
- Doctoral programs (year 1): 15,000 EUR
- Doctoral programs after comprehensive examination (year 2 and 3): 7,500 EUR
Living costs for Vienna
861 - 1331 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
In pursuit of its mission, CEU strives to attract world-class graduate talent from all over the world, offering generous scholarships available to students from any country. Doctoral scholarships include a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend for living expenses. Learn more at www.ceu.edu/financialaid.
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