Dr. Johannes Großmann

Professor

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Biography

Johannes Großmann has been the Chair of Contemporary History at the Historical Seminar of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich since March 2024. He was a guest professor at the University of Heidelberg in 2023/24 and held chair representations at the University of Tübingen and Humboldt University of Berlin from 2021 to 2023. Previously, from 2012 to 2021, he served as a junior professor and was involved in habilitation at the University of Tübingen, also conducting research at Aix-Marseille University and Paris-Sorbonne. Großmann obtained his PhD at Saarland University after studying there and at Sciences Po Paris between 2001 and 2006. His research and teaching focus on the history of Germany and Europe in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, encompassing their internal and global interconnections. Key areas include the history of National Socialism and World War II from transnational and comparative perspectives, the Cold War, European Integration, decolonization, political history of ideas, and memory studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair of Contemporary History

2024-03-01 — Present

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich • Munich, Germany

In charge of the Chair for Contemporary History, teaching and conducting research on various aspects of modern history.

Guest Professor

2023-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Heidelberg • Heidelberg, Germany

Visiting professor conducting research and teaching at the university.

Junior Professor

2012-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Tübingen • Tübingen, Germany

Engaged in teaching and research within the department of history, working towards habilitation.

Awards

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Junior Professorship

Requirements for Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics or related quantitative field At least 75% of Bachelor's curriculum completed at time of application
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae in English
  • Motivation letter (2000-3000 characters)
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
  • Explanation of grading scale
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Faculty of Economics. GRE is NOT required for the standard M.Sc. Economics.