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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-10-01 | - |
| 2027-04-01 | - |
| 2027-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
Eastern European history
The program in Osteuropšische Geschichte (East European History) offers a doctoral degree (Dr. phil.) and provides students with in-depth knowledge of the historical development of Eastern Europe.
Study information
Subject specific
The program is governed by the following regulations:
- Doctoral regulations of Department 8 History/Philosophy (effective from summer semester 2024)
- Doctoral regulations for the departments of history/philosophy and philology
- Doctoral regulations of the Faculty of Philosophy
Further links to the subject/degree
Additional information about the program can be found through:
- Department of East European History
- Institute for History Education
Admission process
for freshmen
To be admitted to the doctoral program, applicants must meet the prerequisites outlined in the doctoral regulations. Typically, this includes the completion of a relevant university degree.
Semester deadlines
The academic calendar is as follows:
- Winter semester 2025/2026: October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026, with lectures from October 13, 2025, to February 6, 2026
- Summer semester 2026: April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026, with lectures from April 13, 2026, to July 24, 2026
General and psychological study advice
The Central Student Advisory Service of the University of MŁnster offers general and psychological counseling.
Subject-specific study advice
For specific advice on the Eastern European History program, students can consult:
- Mr. Dr. Thomas Tippach, History Seminar, Domplatz 20-22, Room 102a, 48143 MŁnster
- Office hours during lecture periods: Tuesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
A comprehensive list of faculty advisors is available for students seeking more detailed guidance.