Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the master’s degree must successfully pass the personal interview.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in history with a minimum grade of Good. International students are exempt from the minimum grade requirement.

Target Group

Egyptians and International Students

Program Duration

Minimum: 2 years

Maximum: 5 years

Application Period

Applications are accepted from the beginning of August until the end of the second week of the academic year.

Credit Hours

36 credit hours

Program Advantages:

• Provides a fundamental knowledge base for understanding the historical development of sciences, arts, and literature.

• Serves as a cornerstone in shaping cultural and political awareness.

• Contributes to strengthening identity and fostering national belonging.

• Offered by one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Egypt.

• Supported by specialized faculty members covering all major historical fields.

• Develops critical thinking and analytical skills through the study of history.

• Meets labor market demands in historical and heritage studies.

• Enhance career advancement opportunities and prepare graduates for doctoral studies.

• Offers diverse areas of specialization, including: Ancient History (Egyptian and Greco-Roman),Medieval History,Islamic History,Modern and Contemporary History.

• Develops advanced digital skills through the application of digital tools in historical, heritage, and humanities research.

• Bridges academic study and practical application through historical translation, textual editing, and source analysis.

• Strengthens research capabilities and promotes innovation in historical and civilizational studies.

• Opens career opportunities in education, research centers, cultural institutions, diplomatic organizations, and academic establishments.

• Enhances communication and teamwork skills.

• Promotes advanced historical research competencies.

• Develops critical skills in analyzing primary sources and producing original knowledge about political, social, and cultural developments.

• Increases graduates’ competitiveness through advanced linguistic and research skills.

• Encourages engagement with digital transformation, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence.

• Enhance responsiveness to societal and technological changes.

Skills Acquired by Graduates

• Identify and analyze historical issues and challenges across different historical periods.

• Conduct advanced historical research.

• Apply historical research methodologies effectively.

• Perform critical and creative analysis of historical texts.

• Utilize modern technologies in the preparation and publication of historical research.

• Develop academic, administrative, and leadership skills.

• Employ artificial intelligence tools in historical research.

• Manage research projects and participate in collaborative scholarly activities within the humanities.

• Adhere to professional ethics and intellectual property principles.

• Strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving skills in diverse historical contexts.

• Gain a deep understanding of historical writing and historiography.

• Develop skills in criticism, analysis, inference, and evidence-based conclusions.

• Examine the relationship between history and other fields of knowledge.

• Enhance historical translation skills in ancient languages (Hieroglyphic, Latin, Greek, Turkish, and Persian) as well as modern languages (English, French, German, etc.).

• Apply scientific research methodologies in preparing historical studies and scholarly investigations.

• Analyze primary sources and references using rigorous academic approaches.

• Utilize modern technologies and digital databases in research.

• Connect historical developments with contemporary issues through historical and civilizational studies.

• Demonstrate effective scholarly communication and academic writing skills.

• Work successfully in both individual and collaborative research environments.

Contact Information

Email:
khaled.hussen@art.asu.edu.eg

Program Website:

https://arts.asu.edu.eg/ar/page/67