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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Innovation Sciences 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
- [\'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 Bachelors 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.
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
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
