Governance of Migration and Diversity
Erasmus University RotterdamProgram Overview
The Governance of Migration and Diversity at Erasmus University Rotterdam is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 Governance of Migration and Diversity 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Governance of Migration and Diversity 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
- Governance of Migration and Diversity
- Migration and International Development
- History of Migration and Diversity
- Sociology of Migration and Diversity
- Politics of Migration and Diversity
- Urban Studies, Diversity & Design
- The City as Habitat: The Dynamics of Urban Populations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following documents (in pdf) will be requested from you during the application process.
- A scan (photocopy) of the personal data page of your passport/ ID card and (if applicable) residence permit (both sides). The document(s) must be valid. (This is not mandatory if you hold a Dutch passport or are/ have been a student of a Dutch university).
- A scan (photocopy) of your university diploma(-s)
- A scan (photocopy) of an official academic transcript(-s) of records. (The current students of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Erasmus University Rotterdam may upload an unofficial copy of their transcript instead.)
- Proof of proficiency in the English language;
- Your CV / resume
- Descriptions of the courses taken in the field of your preferred specialisation/ track (not applicable to the applicants of track governance of Migration and Diversity)
- Descriptions of the courses taken in social science methodology (not applicable to the applicants of track governance of Migration and Diversity);
- Apart from the above documents that are mandatory in the course of application you may upload additional documents that you think might contribute to your profile (e.g., motivation letter, reference letter etc.) Make sure you do not overdo with these as their amount might overshadow the essentials.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Erasmus University Rotterdam 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 Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
public research university in the Netherlands
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
