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Water and Environment

Radboud University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nijmegen, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Water and Environment at Radboud 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 Water and Environment 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. Tuition: EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Water and Environment 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. Compulsory courses: Orientation in Biology and Environmental Sciences, Ecological and Environmental Concepts, Management of Ecosystems, Biodiversity and ecological assessment, Environmental and Ecological Modelling,
  2. Specialisation elective: e.g., Sustainable Production and Consumption, Estuarine Ecology
  3. Philosophy elective
  4. Science electives
  5. Free electives
  6. Two internships
  7. Literature thesis 1
  8. Literature thesis 2 / field work

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor´s degree in Biology with relevant subjects. If you don´t have all the right subjects, you will need to catch up. You may take a maximum of six months for this and your success will be evaluated by the examination commission
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. In order to meet these requirements international applicants should have:
    • A TOEFL score of >575 (paper based) or >90 (internet based)
    • An IELTS score of >=6.5
    • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 10,360 (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

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Nijmegen, Netherlands

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months