The History and History of Science, Medicine, and Technology graduate degree programs have one application cycle that is open from early September through December 1, for admission in the following fall semester.
The application for fall 2026 admission is currently open. Before you submit your application materials, be sure to take the following steps:
- Contact potential faculty mentors
- Explore our degree options
- Review the application process
The Department of History offers graduate degree programs (MA/PhD) in History and in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, designed primarily for students completing the doctoral degree (the MA is conferred at the end of year 2). We offer funding packages to students accepted into one of these two PhD degree programs. The Graduate Program accepts applications from students who wish to earn the MA if they have external funding or are self-funded. If you are interested in applying to earn a terminal MA degree, contact potential advisors prior to submitting an application.
In the History degree program, graduate training is organized around fields of study. Although most of our students are trained in a single field, students whose research interests span more than one field have the option to craft an individual plan of study that enables them to work closely with faculty members who specialize in different geographical areas. Students may also concentrate their studies in their primary field through one of three intellectual communities: Gender and Women’s History, Jewish History, and War in Society and Culture. Other options include our Bridge Program with the Department of African American Studies and the Joint Ph.D., e.g., with Educational Policy Studies.
To apply to one of our graduate programs, begin here.