The research of the Insitute for History is subdivided into five specialisations:

• The Unification of the Mediterranean World
• The Dynamics of European Identity, 1300-1700
• Political Culture and National Identities
• European Expansion and Globalisation
• Migration and Global Interdependence

The academic leaders connected to the specialisations are internationally renowned scholars, who engage in numerous networks, contribute to important conferences and publish with outstanding academic presses.

In 2008, an international evaluation committee installed to assess the quality of the research carried out by the Institute’s staff applauded the scope, the rich research output and the still growing corporate identity of the above mentioned specializations. The committee also asserted that the supervision of the research master and PhD students definitely meets the required standards and highly valued the Institute’s graduate seminar. Finally the committee concluded that in terms of productivity, relevance, vitality and feasibility the output is high, particularly taking into account the limited research time awarded to the staff.