History gives us the tools to understand change over time. It helps to reveal patterns that might otherwise be invisible in the present, thus providing a crucial perspective for analyzing (solving!) current and future problems. It is an exercise in demystification, challenging prejudices and preconceptions - including our own.

Our department offers a wide range of exciting courses on diverse cultures and societies around the world, from antiquity to contemporary times. It covers thematic subjects such as history and sexuality, imperialism and colonialism, history of science, and history of ideas.

Explore our Undergraduate and Graduate programs or meet with an advisor to learn more about our course offerings and programs.

Our undergraduate programs will provide you with solid and transferable skills while enabling you to pursue your passion for history. Our flexible course offering is structured around two complementary components: understanding history and practicing the historian’s craft. You will practice history by using historical documents of all kinds: texts from past centuries, monuments, paintings, films, or digital tools. You will develop critical and analytical skills as well as competencies in research and writing.

As a graduate student, you will contribute to historical research by conducting your own research project with the support of your supervisor. Building on solid methodologies, fruitful approaches, and inspiring concepts, you will uncover unknown aspects of past societies and help reveal their relevance in today’s world. You will disseminate your findings to the public and prepare for diverse career opportunities.