European Master in Women’s and Gender History (MA)
Study women’s and gender history through an English-taught Master’s with a European perspective, research-driven learning, and an international academic environment. Explore the study format at Sofia University and how the MATILDA network supports wider European learning opportunities.
Women’s and Gender History (MATILDA) at Sofia University is a full-time, English-taught Master’s focused on gender as a key lens for understanding European history, society, and culture. The program develops strong academic reading, writing, and research skills, while connecting your studies to wider European debates in women’s and gender history through the MATILDA network and partner links.
Why Students Choose Women’s & Gender History
English-Taught Master’s
Study fully in English with an international classroom and academic support.
European Focus
Explore gender history across Europe through comparative themes and case studies.
Research Skills
Build strong research, writing, and critical analysis for Master’s-level study.
International Network
Connect with MATILDA partner universities and wider European academic activity.
Career Pathways
Prepare for roles in research, culture, NGOs, policy, and education fields.
Sofia Advantage
Live in Bulgaria’s capital with a strong student culture and resources.
Women’s & Gender History at Sofia University (MATILDA)
This Master’s is hosted by Sofia University’s Faculty of Philosophy and taught in English. It is designed for students who want a strong academic foundation in women’s and gender history, with themes that connect local and European perspectives. The MATILDA framework also links students to partner universities and shared academic activities across Europe.
Choose Where to Study Women’s & Gender History
Available in Sofia
Quick Comparison (What Usually Matters Most)
This program is based at Sofia University and taught in English. Your decision is usually about academic fit (history + gender focus), the international learning environment, and whether you want to use MATILDA’s wider European connections for research themes and academic exposure.
- Duration: 3 Semesters (Full-Time)
- Degree Type: Master’s Degree
- Study Format: Campus-based learning with possible partner-network activities
What You’ll Study
Foundations in Gender History
- Key concepts, approaches, and major debates in women’s and gender history.
European Themes & Case Studies
- Comparative topics across regions, periods, and social contexts in Europe.
Methods & Sources
- Working with historical sources, archives, narratives, and research methods.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- Links to cultural studies, sociology, and broader social analysis frameworks.
Research & Master’s Work
- Research planning, academic writing, and final project/thesis preparation.








