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European Studies - European Policy

University of Amsterdam
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Tuition EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The European Studies - European Policy at University of Amsterdam 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 European Studies - European Policy 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the European Studies - European Policy 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. [\'Perspectives on European Integration\', \'European Geopolitics\', \'The State of the European Economy\', \'The Power of Law: Legal Integration in the European Union\', \'Country Profiling\', \'European Policy Thesis and Internship workgroup\', "Master\'s Thesis in European Studies", \'Strategic Reading and Writing & Country Profiling\', \'2European Policy Internship\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Master’s programme European Studies: European Policy is open for application to students with a Bachelor’s diploma from the UvA, or a recognised equivalent from another accredited university, in:

  • European Studies

The programme is also open for enrolment to students with a related (university) Bachelor’s diploma in the:

  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Law

In these cases students should have demonstrable knowledge of European integration or International Relations, in specific the institutional dimensions and policy making. This requirement is met with the UvA minor programmes European Economics and European Law or with at least 30 ECTS in European integration or International Relations.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Amsterdam 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.

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University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

public university in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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