The M.A. Program in Ottoman History is organized by the Department of History and Archaeology in partnership with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies/FORTH. The aim of the Program is to train researchers in Ottoman history. To that end, the Program offers courses in (i) history, that familiarize students with the methodological tools of historical research, (ii) Ottoman language, diplomatics and palaeography, and (iii) modern Turkish language or modern Greek language (for native Turkish speakers or those fluent in Turkish). History courses focus on the history of the Ottoman Empire, but also include a course in Byzantine History or in Modern and Contemporary Greek and European History. Students are also required to write an M.A. research thesis.

Τhe Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Crete announces the opening of applications for its two-year, English-language M.A. Program in Ottoman History, organized in partnership with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas. Up to seven students will be admitted.

Graduates and final-year students in the humanities and social sciences are welcome to apply. Applications must be submitted online by Monday 27 April 2026 via https://postgrad.cict.uoc.gr.

For information on required application documents, the admissions procedure, and the M.A. Program, please visit the following link :

Call-for-Applications_MA-Ottoman-History_2026_EN_New.pdf

The Program does not charge tuition fees. Core faculty include Antonis Anastasopoulos, Sophia Laiou, Marinos Sariyannis, and Yannis Spyropoulos.
For further information, please contact Ms Anastasia Tzanoudaki, Graduate Secretary, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Crete, tel. (+30)2831077379, email history-archaeology@ia.uoc.gr.

For more information please visit the program’s website