History

Who are you? While answering this seemingly simple question, you’re likely to mention elements from your personal past, such as where and when you were born, showing that history is fundamental to our self-understanding. Do you want to learn more about the historical roots of our contemporary world? Then the History programme is a good match for you!

History

"You can’t know where you’re going to, if you don’t know where you come from.” It might be a cliché, but like all clichés, there’s a kernel of truth in it. By choosing the History programme, you’ll acquire the analytical skills that teach you how to unpack this cliché. In this way, you'll discover how the past lives on in the present.

Two tracks

In the first year you will become acquainted with history from antiquity to modern times. From the second year on, you obtain more in-depth knowledge of historical backgrounds and events through our History track. For students who are especially interested in International Relations, we offer an International Relations in Historical Perspective track.  

It is not only the basic knowledge of the past or historical facts that fascinate me, but particularly the skill to connect the dots to a greater picture, which you train during a Bachelor's in History.

Why History at Utrecht University?

Because...

• in Utrecht, political history and international relations are part of the History programme. Are you still hesitating between Political Sciences, International Relations and History? Then come this way!

• you can then broaden your horizons. Put your knowledge into practice during an internship or literally go a step further by studying abroad. We offer you the opportunity to do so in our study programme. 

• we invite you to be a member of  study association 'De Utrechtse Historische Studenten Kring'. They organise activities such as lectures, excursions, sports tournaments, theatre, parties, galas, study trips and political cafés.

• you then will be studying in the vibrant and atmospheric city of Utrecht! You will have classes in the city center, in monumental buildings surrounding the Dom Church. Read more about the Utrecht Introduction Time, student accommodation, student organizations, sports and culture, and nightlife.

This is what our students say

Our students know better than anyone why the study programme in History is a good choice. Below you can read why they chose this programme and what makes it so attractive. See History in figures on Studiekeuze123 to compare this programme with other national programmes.

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  Henri and History
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  Sophie and History
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  Amber and History