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Master in European Women's and Gender History (MATILDA)

Central European University · Vienna

Taught in EnglishHistoryDegree: Master of Arts, MA
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelMaster's Degree
Study load120 ECTS
LocationVienna
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissNot listed, check the institution
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNot listed, check the institution

How the fees work. The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.

About this programme

Master in European Women's and Gender History (MATILDA) is a master’s programme at Central European University in Vienna, taught in English. It carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Arts, MA. Central European University is a private university in Vienna.

How it compares

Master in European Women's and Gender History (MATILDA) is one of 3 English-taught History programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 2 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland. 2 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.

What the register says

The MATILDA European Master in Women's and Gender History, established in 2008 as part of the EU Erasmus+ Programme, offers a unique two-year program if one wishtesto develop expertise in women's and gender history and are interested in international experiences and intercultural exchange. MATILDA is for those students interested in intersectional gender history of the medieval, early modern, and modern eras. It approaches “Europe” not as an isolated entity but as connected to the rest of the world, especially through Europe’s colonial history.

Program accredited in the United States and in Austria
Students study at least at two different universities (a 'home' and a 'host'/exchange institution), choosing from among the following prestigious institutions: Central European University (CEU), Vienna, Austria, University of Vienna, Austria, The Université Lumière Lyon 2 (coordinating institution), France, The Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria, Universià degli Studi di Padova, Italy, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany

Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.

Before you apply

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Central European University. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.

Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.

Quick answers

Is Master in European Women's and Gender History (MATILDA) taught in English?

Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Central European University. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.

How long does it take?

The study load is 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.

Where is it taught?

The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at Central European University.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Central European University. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page.

What does it cost?

The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Central European University.

Is this programme officially listed?

It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Central European University is linked from this page so you can compare.

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