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The application is for start of study in the fall semester of each academic year.
The application for the specialized Master’s programme takes place in two stages: First, submit your documents directly to the History Department of the University of Zurich (UZH). Admission to the programme will be administered in the second stage by the University’s Student Services unit.
A provisional acceptance to the Specialized Master’s Programme is possible for those students in the final semester of their BA programme. A definitive acceptance is conditional upon your successfully completing your BA programme of study.
Admission proceeds in two stages:
1. Provisional acceptance by the History Department, UZH
Your application documents should be received by the end of March of the year you want to begin your MA studies. The departmental Programme Steering Committee will examine your documents and come to a provisional decision about your acceptance onto the programme. You will receive a provisional confirmation of acceptance, or letter of rejection, from the Steering Committee.
2. Acceptance by the University of Zurich’s Student Services (Abteilung Studierende)
Please submitonline the following documentation by the application deadline (end of March)
The application process for fall semester will be open from mid-February until the end of March. For further inquiries, please contact the student counselling.
For further questions about the central admissions process at the University of Zurich (Stage 2), please contact the Student services.
Direct application through the Department of History’s online application portal | Candidate | Deadline: end of March |
Assessment of applications | History Department | early April |
Provisional notification of acceptance / rejection | History Department | By mid April |
Notification by the University of Zurich’s Student Services | Student Services | Mid April |
Formal notification of admission | Admissions Office | July / August |
Start of studies in the specialized-MA programme | Candidate | Mid-September |