Overview

The History - Change and Continuity in a Global World (PIUDHist) course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbonincludes four defined fields of specialization following a thematic criterion – social dynamics and political structures; institutions and economic development; empires, colonialism and post-colonialism; intellectual and sociocultural movements – definitively going beyond the traditional organization of PhDs in History in specializations bound to chronological periods.

Key facts

This favours a transversal and comparative training, articulated around medium and long-term approaches, which enhances the scientific quality of training and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Dynamics and Political Structures

Institutions and Economic Development

Empires, Colonialism and Post-Colonialism

Intellectual and Sociocultural Movements

Research Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

History

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Academic 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a master's degree or equivalent in History or in the fields of Social Sciences and Humanities, with preference given to candidates with research experience in History;

Holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum and who present letters of recommendation that are recognised by the Directive Committee of the PhD as attesting to their capacity to undertake this cycle of studies;

Holders of a particularly relevant academic, scientific or professional curriculum and who present letters of recommendation that are recognised by the Directive Committee of the PhD as attesting to their capacity to undertake this cycle of studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1375 EUR / year

≈ 1375 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1375 EUR / year

≈ 1375 EUR / year

Additional Details

2nd, 3rd and 4th years - 1200€

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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