Overview

While the program aims to overcome the customary division between North and Latin America it foregrounds the study of the U.S. and Canada experience.

It seeks to frame the American continents beyond their colonial and nation-state boundaries by situating them as a region of global interdependencies.

Features

The PhD Class of Culture and History program ftom Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is systematically structured and research-oriented, offering candidates the opportunity to present and discuss their individual research results in regular colloquia, student conferences, and workshops with guest professors.

Programme Structure

Coursework

The program offers a maximum of flexibility over the course of the six semesters, so as to accommodate projects which extend over a period of several weeks or months, as well as visits to foreign archives.

Candidates will receive a certificate of their participation in the program once they have successfully completed and defended their thesis. The certificate lists the courses, conferences, and key skills workshops attended by the candidate.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History View 8 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form (PDF, 443 KB) (for faculties 9–15 Humanities and Social Sciences: application)

Registration and certificates of studies previously undertaken at any other German university

Letter of acceptance to doctoral studies from the respective doctoral committee

Confirmation from the professor who will supervise your studies

Updated CV

Marriage certificate / official proof of change of name (if applicable)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies, only a semester fee of 152,30 €.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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