2026 Best European Studies Master’s Degree Schools
European Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their european studies programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 66 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for european studies students pursuing a degree.
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Featured European Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in History - European History
Take an in-depth look at Europe's history through the prism of religion, politics, warfare and culture with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for European Studies in the United States
Below are the best european studies schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in European Studies
No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for european studies. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 european studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their european studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,850.
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Other European Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 66 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
