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    Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research)

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    Nijmegen, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €37,746.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    12
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

    Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Nijmegen, NL. Tuition is €37,746.

    About the program

    The program teaches high-quality cross-cultural comparative research, focusing on translating social problems into empirical questions using theories and methods from sociology, anthropology, development studies, political science, and communication science, with emphasis on inequality, cohesion, and cultural diversity.

    Focus: research
    QS 201-250 Sociology; Times Higher Ed 201-250 Social Sciences

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 100 (minimum subscore of 22 in all sections)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 (minimum subscore of 6.5 in all sections)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year orientation year (zoekjaar) visa for job search (Netherlands)

    €28,632.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen is €37,746 across 120 required credits.
    Is Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen online or in-person?
    Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen is offered in-person.
    How long does Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen take to complete?
    Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen cohort?
    Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen typically enrolls around 12 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen?
    Post-completion work rights for Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies (research) at Radboud University Nijmegen: 1 year orientation year (zoekjaar) visa for job search (Netherlands)