Program Overview
The Euroculture (EM) at University of Groningen is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Euroculture (EM) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Euroculture (EM) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core Fields of European Culture (1st semester)
- Eurocompetence I (1st semester)
- 2nd semester ABROAD
- Eurocompetence II (2nd semester)
- Intensive Programme (a 7-day summer school taking place at the end of the 2nd semester)
- Work Placement (Professional Track) or additional Research Seminars (Research Track) (3rd semester)
- Thesis Portfolio (3rd semester)
- Eurocompetence III (4th semester)
- MA thesis (4th semester)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
* Language Test
Students should have a sufficient Level of English, certified by a CAE, TOEFL or IELTS test.
Minimum scores:
- TOEFL Paper-based: 580; TOEFL Internet-based: 92; TOEFL Computer-Based: 237
- IELTS: minimum overall score 6.5, with no subcomponent (listening, reading, writing, speaking) scoring lower than 5.5
- CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C2; Cambridge Proficiency in English: C2
If your score is lower than the above-mentioned scores, you are not eligible for the programme.
* Previous Education
Candidates must have completed an academic BA degree in either the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences or in a relevant discipline to Euroculture, e.g: European Studies, History, International Relations, Cultural Studies, Literature, Sociology, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication and Media Studies, International/ European Law, Theology.
*Other admission requirements
Additional application requirements and conditions, as well as extensive information on the application procedure, may be found on the Euroculture Consortium Website: www.euroculturemaster.eu.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Groningen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
University of Groningen is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30