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    Radboud University Nijmegen

    Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies

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    Nijmegen, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €18,873.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    19
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

    Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Nijmegen, NL. Tuition is €18,873.

    About the program

    The program covers political representation, deliberative democracy, political parties, democratic reform, authoritarianism, and populism. It includes compulsory courses, electives, and a master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: =154 (university overall); Social Sciences 2026: 201-250

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 overall, subscores >= 4.5 (Listening >= 5)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall, subscores >= 6.0, writing >= 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa

    €26,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    €28,600.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen is €18,873 across 60 required credits.
    Is Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen online or in-person?
    Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen is offered in-person.
    How long does Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen take to complete?
    Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen?
    Per the program's published guidance: Equivalent to a Dutch Research University diploma
    How large is the Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen cohort?
    Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies at Radboud University Nijmegen typically enrolls around 19 students per cohort.