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Why is it hard for many people to identify as Europeans? Where does the recent rise in Euroscepticism come from? And how does Europe protect its minorities?
Euroculture offersgreat opportunities if you are interested inunderstanding—and shaping—today's Europe. Our two-yearmaster's programme is ideal for students who understand thatEurope's future will be shaped not only by economics and politics,but also by struggles over identities, values, and heritage. Our MAprogramme will equip you with the tools to understand the vitalinterplay between culture and politics in European society.
With an interdisciplinary approach that combines courses from atleast two leading European universities with an internship andhands-on skills training, Euroculture prepares you to make adifference in careers like diplomacy, international business,research, journalism, cultural management, and Europeanadministration.
Selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus MundusProgramme of Excellence, Euroculture is a truly international MAprogramme. In 2017, Euroculture was for the sixth timeconsidered to be a "top" Master Programme by Keuzegids, an independent Dutchguide ranking university Programmes.
For more detailed information, please visit the Euroculture consortiumwebsite.
Why is it hard for many people to identify as Europeans? Where does the recent rise in Euroscepticism come from? And how does Europe protect its minorities?
Euroculture offersgreat opportunities if you are interested inunderstanding—and shaping—today's Europe. Our two-yearmaster's programme is ideal for students who understand thatEurope's future will be shaped not only by economics and politics,but also by struggles over identities, values, and heritage. Our MAprogramme will equip you with the tools to understand the vitalinterplay between culture and politics in European society.
With an interdisciplinary approach that combines courses from atleast two leading European universities with an internship andhands-on skills training, Euroculture prepares you to make adifference in careers like diplomacy, international business,research, journalism, cultural management, and Europeanadministration.
Selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus MundusProgramme of Excellence, Euroculture is a truly international MAprogramme. In 2017, Euroculture was for the sixth timeconsidered to be a "top" Master Programme by Keuzegids, an independent Dutchguide ranking university Programmes.
For more detailed information, please visit the Euroculture consortiumwebsite.
After your studies
Job prospects
Euroculture prepares graduates for professions and researchcareers where knowledge of contemporary Europe and the EuropeanUnion institutions are of relevance.
Due to the multi- and interdisciplinary nature of theEuroculture programme, its graduates find work in a broad range ofsectors where expert knowledge of present Europe and Europeanintegration processes is required. A number of our graduates have also undertaken further studies on doctoral level.
The focus of the programme is on cultural and socialdevelopments, the political process of European integration,values, citizenship and cultural identity within Europe and itscorrelations with the wider world. Euroculture teaches students themethods and skills required to identify the European dimensions ofsocial problems, to critically assess and interpret informationabout European institutions and organisations, and to understand the cultural aspects and factors that play a key role in theprocess of European identity formation and integration.
Career Prospects
Euroculture alumni have found employment in the followingareas/organisations:
Euroculture prepares graduates for professions and researchcareers where knowledge of contemporary Europe and the EuropeanUnion institutions are of relevance.
Due to the multi- and interdisciplinary nature of theEuroculture programme, its graduates find work in a broad range ofsectors where expert knowledge of present Europe and Europeanintegration processes is required. A number of our graduates have also undertaken further studies on doctoral level.
The focus of the programme is on cultural and socialdevelopments, the political process of European integration,values, citizenship and cultural identity within Europe and itscorrelations with the wider world. Euroculture teaches students themethods and skills required to identify the European dimensions ofsocial problems, to critically assess and interpret informationabout European institutions and organisations, and to understand the cultural aspects and factors that play a key role in theprocess of European identity formation and integration.
Career Prospects
Euroculture alumni have found employment in the followingareas/organisations:
*EU institutions
*International and national organisations (non-governmental,non-profit, foundations)
*Universities, education and research institutions
*Embassies and ministeries all over the world
*Media, journalism, publishing, libraries
*Cultural (management) organisations
*Foreign trade organisations
*Political parties, foundations and associations
*City and regional planning, local and regional culturalprojects
*Centres for minorities and minority rights
Job examples
Learn More About This Course
There is more information about this course available on the University of Groningen website
Notes about fees for this course
http://www.rug.nl/masters/euroculture-em/admission-and-applicationBachelor-Master connections
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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European Languages and Cultures | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Algemene Cultuurwetenschappen | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
American Studies | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Cultural Studies | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
German Language and Culture | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
English Language and Culture | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
European Studies | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Film and Literary Studies | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
History | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
International and European Law | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
International Relations and International Organization | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Arts, Culture and Media | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Art History | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Minorities & Multilingualism | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Dutch Language and Culture | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Political Science | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Rechtsgeleerdheid | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Romance Languages and Cultures | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Scandinavian Languages and Cultures | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Slavonic Language and Culture | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Sociology | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Taal- en Cultuurstudies | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Theologie | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Philosophy | All Research universities | No additional requirements More information:Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website,https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/ |
Communication and Information Studies | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
Media and Culture | All Research universities | No additional requirements |
Admission requirements
Specific requirements | More information |
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language test | Students should have a sufficient Level of English, certified bya CAE, TOEFL or IELTS test. MINIMUM SCORES ENGLISH TEST:
If your score is lower than the above-mentioned scores, you arenot eligible for the programme. For more information about the validity of your English test orabout possible exemptions, see the requirements on our Eurocultureconsortium website: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/(...)o-apply/requirements |
previous education | Candidates must have completed an academic BA degree in eitherthe Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences or in a relevant disciplineto Euroculture, e.g: European Studies, History, InternationalRelations, Cultural Studies, Literature, Sociology, PoliticalSciences, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication and MediaStudies, International/ European Law, Theology. |
other admission requirements | Additional application requirements and conditions, as well asextensive information on the application procedure, may be found onour Consortium Website: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/(...)o-apply/requirements |
Admission requirements
Specific requirements | More information |
---|---|
language test | Students should have a sufficient Level of English, certified bya CAE, TOEFL or IELTS test. MINIMUM SCORES ENGLISH TEST:
If your score is lower than the above-mentioned scores, you arenot eligible for the programme. For more information about the validity of your English test orabout possible exemptions, see: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/(...)o-apply/requirements |
previous education | Candidates must have completed an academic BA degree in eitherthe Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences or in a relevant disciplineto Euroculture, e.g: European Studies, History, InternationalRelations, Cultural Studies, Literature, Sociology, PoliticalSciences, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication and MediaStudies, International/ European Law, Theology. |
other admission requirements | Additional application requirements and conditions, as well asextensive information on the application procedure, may be found onour Consortium Website: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/(...)o-apply/requirements |
Language requirements
Exam | Minimum score |
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CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced) | C1 |
CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency) | C2 |
IELTS overall band | 6.5 |
TOEFL paper based | 580 |
TOEFL computer based | 237 |
TOEFL internet based | 92 |
Numerus Fixus
This programme has a numerus fixus with a maximum of 25 attendees a year.
Candidates have to apply online on the Consortium website andare assessed by 2 or 3 partner universities of the Consortium.
Each partner university can only admit a maximum of 25 studentsper semester. If the first preferred university of a student doesnot have any places left, the eligible candidate will be placed athis/her 2nd or 3rd choice.
Candidates have to apply online on the Consortium website(euroculturemaster.eu) and are assessed by 2 or 3 partneruniversities of the Consortium.
Each partner university can only admit a maximum of 25 studentsper semester. If the first preferred university of a student doesnot have any places left, the eligible candidate will be placed athis/her 2nd or 3rd choice.
Tuition fees
Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
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EU/EEA | 2017-2018 | € 2800 | full-time |
Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
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EU/EEA | 2017-2018 | € 2800 | full-time |
non-EU/EEA | 2017-2018 | € 9000 | full-time |
Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
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EU/EEA | 2017-2018 | € 2800 | full-time |
A limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available.The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 December. Please seemore information on Erasmus Mundus grants here: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/(...)cholarship-programme
The final application deadline for regular students is 1 May(non-EU students are encouraged to apply earlier with regard to thevisa procedure, etc.). Students are encouraged to apply to earlierdeadlines (1 December; 1 March) to secure a position in their firstuniversity of choice. Applications coming in after the 1 Marchdeadline will be evaluated on a rolling basis. If places areavailable after the 1 May deadline, applications will then still beevaluated on a rolling basis until the maximum amount of studentsis reached.
Places fill up quickly for the programme in some universities:early applicants have a higher chance of getting a place in theprogramme than later applicants.
A limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available.The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 December. Please seemore information on Erasmus Mundus grants here:https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/(...)cholarship-programme
The final application deadline for regular students is 1 May(non-EU students are encouraged to apply earlier with regard to thevisa procedure, etc.). Students are encouraged to apply to earlierdeadlines (1 December; 1 March) to secure a position in their firstuniversity of choice. Applications coming in after the 1 Marchdeadline will be evaluated on a rolling basis. If places areavailable after the 1 May deadline, applications will then still beevaluated on a rolling basis until the maximum amount of studentsis reached.
Places fill up quickly for the programme in some universities:early applicants have a higher chance of getting a place in theprogramme than later applicants.
Application deadlines
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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EU/EEA students | 01 May 2018 | 01 September 2018 |
01 May 2019 | 01 September 2019 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 March 2019 | 01 September 2019 |
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 June 2018 | 01 September 2018 |
01 June 2019 | 01 September 2019 |
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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EU/EEA students | 01 May 2018 | 01 September 2018 |
01 May 2019 | 01 September 2019 |
If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.
Ana Quintana, Mexico, Strategic Innovation Management
I gained a Bachelor's degree in Management & Marketing in Mexico City before I came to the Netherlands to undertake my Master's programme. During my Bachelor's studies, I spent a semester in Canada and I wanted to expand my international (study) experiences before starting work. I was keen to focus on innovation which is not usually offered in Mexico hence the combination of Innovation and Strategy in one programme directed me to Groningen.
My Master's thesis dealt with Innovation in family businesses and I now benefit from the intense research modules offered during the programme. Now I am working as a Promotion Manager in charge of the several customer loyalty programs offered by one of Mexico's biggest hotel chains. Although the Master's program was rather theoretical, I feel that it prepared me very well for my current job.
There was nothing about Groningen that I did not like: the city is just beautiful. I especially enjoyed going everywhere by bike, the variety of offers for students and, of course, the Queensday (now Kings Day) celebrations. Groningen has everything to make (foreign) students feel at home.
Looking back a year after my return to Mexico, I feel that I especially enjoyed getting to know Dutch culture. In addition, the courses offered and the beauty of the city made my stay in Groningen an unforgettable experience. If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.
I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law
Lejla Terzimehic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Global Criminal Law
Thanks to the European Commission Scholarship and the Talent Grant from the University of Groningen, I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law that I am most passionate about, at one of the oldest and most prestigious European universities.
Being very intellectually challenging, the master programme truly met my expectations. Sharing knowledge with my colleagues, all coming from different legal traditions, and learning from inspiring professors enriched me with the skills I hadn't attained during my previous education.
What I found to be the most beneficial is that the Dutch education system which, taught us to develop a critical opinion on law-related issues. Moreover, this master programme had a unique approach in tackling controversial contemporary legal issues. Due to its strong comparative emphasis, it encouraged us to keep at constant track with our national law, which is of a huge significance.
Both the master and a 6-month long internship at the International Criminal Tribunal for The Former Yugoslavia strengthened my belief in Justice. Furthermore, besides this academic benefit, I believe that studying abroad unequivocally broadens our horizons and tests prejudices we even are not aware of.