Can I study history in Germany in English?

Yes — 100% of the history programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).

PhD in History in Germany

10 phd programmes in history at 2 universities in Germany are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

10 programmes

Programme	University	Degree	Tuition / yr
PhD in Ancient History	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Bavarian History and Comparative Regional History	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Medieval History	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in History and Culture of the Near and Middle East	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Historical Sciences	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Modern and Contemporary History	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in History of Science	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in Jewish History	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in History of Eastern and Southeastern Europe	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München	PhD	—
PhD in International Max Planck Research School "Knowledge and Its Resources: Historical Reciprocities"	Max Planck Institute for the History of Science	PhD	—

How many history programmes are there in Germany?: 10 history phd programmes at 2 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
Can I study history in Germany in English?: Yes — 100% of the history programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).

Planning to study history in Germany?

An advisor who knows admissions in Germany can shortlist history programmes for your budget and profile.