Program Overview
The History at Radboud University is a MA 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 History 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
- Tuition: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History 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
- Roman Law
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
- Latin (elementary)
- A course at a Netherlands Institute (Rome or Istanbul)
- A course in History, Humanities, Roman Law etc. at Radboud University or another university
- Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1.A completed Bachelor\'s degree in History (USA: major in History) or BA/MA degrees in related fields. Interviews might form part of the application procedure.
2.A proficiency in English
In order to take part in the programme, you need to have a sufficient level of English. This requirement has been satisfied when the student provides us with one of these documents:
- TOEFL score of >232 (computer based)
- ILTS score of >6.5
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), with a mark of C or higher
Please visit the programme\'s website for more detailed information on requirements!
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6 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: 6
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
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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