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Innovation Sciences

Utrecht University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Utrecht, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Innovation Sciences at Utrecht University is a MSc 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 Innovation Sciences 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 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Innovation Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Innometrics (compulsory)\', \'Technology related venturing (compulsory)\', \'Innovation systems and processes (compulsory)\', \'Quantitative innovation analytics (compulsory)\', \'Societal challenges & innovation theory (compulsory)\', \'Qualitative innovation analytics (compulsory)\', \'Consultancy project innovation sciences (compulsory)\', "Master\'s thesis innovation sciences (compulsory)", \'Environmental ethics and sustainable development\', \'Tools for energy and materials analysis\', \'Understanding drugs\', \'Drug discovery\', \'Drug development and regulation\', \'Policy analysis\', \'Sustainable entrepreneurship\', \'Energy and environmental economics\', \'Energy and material efficiency\', \'Writing a competitive PhD proposal\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You have a university Bachelor’s degree in a related subject, such as:

  • Applied Physics / Sciences; Beta-Gamma Studies; Biopharmaceutical / Biomedical Science; Biology; Biotechnology; Chemical Technology; Chemistry; Cognitive Artificial Intelligence; Construction; Engineering; Environmental Sciences / Technology; Future Planet Studies; Information and Computer Science; Innovation Sciences; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Life Sciences; Medicine; Molecular Science; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Physics; Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management; Technical Innovation Science; Veterinary Medicine.
Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Utrecht 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 Utrecht University

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Utrecht University

Utrecht, Netherlands

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