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Art and Visual Culture (Research)

Radboud University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Nijmegen, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Art and Visual Culture (Research) at Radboud University is a MA programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Art and Visual Culture (Research) 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Art and Visual Culture (Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Theory of Scientific Research in Humanities
  2. Academic writing
  3. Methods and Techniques in Humanities
  4. Contemporary Debates in Humanities
  5. Art and its Historical Context
  6. What is an Image?
  7. Key Research in Art and Visual Culture

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A completed Bachelor\'s degree in Art History, Cultural Studies or Greek and Latin languages and cultures or related areaYour average grade during the second and third years of your BA studies has to have been at least a 7.5 and your Bachelor’s thesis had to have received a grade of at least 8.0.
  • Proficiency in EnglishIn order to take part in this programme, we’ll need to determine whether you’re fluent enough in written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English* are therefore asked to take an online placement test; you’ll be informed about the procedure after your application has been approved.
  • Strong motivationYou have to be able to demonstrate your motivation for and affinity with international academic research. A selection committee will review evaluate the motivation of each applicant separately.
  • Letter of recommendation
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 7

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Radboud University 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 Radboud University

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    Radboud University

    Nijmegen, Netherlands

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    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months