Historical Studies

Admissions & requirements

• 1. Additional Knowledge

  In order to take part in the programme, you need to have fluency in English, both written and spoken. Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher.

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 2. Previous Education

  Bachelor's degree (or equivalent, of a research university) in History.

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 3. Grade Average

  You maintained a 7.5 (out of 10) grade average or international equivalent thereof during the second and third years of your bachelor's degree studies. Your BA thesis received a grade no lower than 8.0 or an international equivalent thereof.

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 4. Grade List
  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 5. Assessment Interview
  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 6. Language Test

  Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher. The following students do not need to provide language test results: students with a Bachelor's Degree from a Research University in The Netherlands, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New-Zealand, United

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 7. Written Request

  You have to be able to demonstrate your motivation for and affinity with international academic research.

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  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.

Language requirements

• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2)
• IELTS overall band (7)
• TOEFL internet based (100)

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