European Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their european studies programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for european studies students pursuing a degree.
The european studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best European Studies Schools rankings. For our Best Overall European Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best European Studies Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Leading the list is Ohio University Main Campus, our #1 school for european studies. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 10 european studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their european studies degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $49,736 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in european studies from Ohio University Main Campus
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best european studies schools. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 82 european studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the european studies program make about $59,877 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,850 to complete this degree.
See the full european studies program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison
European Studies is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. See all related rankings.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
