Overview
While the program aims to overcome the customary division between North and Latin America it foregrounds the study of the U.S. and Canada experience.
It seeks to frame the American continents beyond their colonial and nation-state boundaries by situating them as a region of global interdependencies.
Features
- The PhD Class of Culture and History program ftom Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is systematically structured and research-oriented, offering candidates the opportunity to present and discuss their individual research results in regular colloquia, student conferences, and workshops with guest professors.
Programme Structure
Coursework
- The program offers a maximum of flexibility over the course of the six semesters, so as to accommodate projects which extend over a period of several weeks or months, as well as visits to foreign archives.
- Candidates will receive a certificate of their participation in the program once they have successfully completed and defended their thesis. The certificate lists the courses, conferences, and key skills workshops attended by the candidate.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History View 3 other PhDs in History in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application form (PDF, 443 KB) (for faculties 9–15 Humanities and Social Sciences: application)
- Registration and certificates of studies previously undertaken at any other German university
- Letter of acceptance to doctoral studies from the respective doctoral committee
- Confirmation from the professor who will supervise your studies
- Updated CV
- Marriage certificate / official proof of change of name (if applicable)
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
- There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies, only a semester fee of 152,30 €.
Living costs for München
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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