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    Arts and Culture (research)

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    Maastricht, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €43,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    10
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Maastricht, NL. Tuition is €43,000.

    About the program

    The program examines the intersections of arts, science, and technology in shaping societal transformations, focusing on 20th and 21st century developments using interdisciplinary methods from STS and humanities. It includes theoretical training, research methods, a joint research project in the first year, junior researcher placement, and a master's thesis in the second year.

    Focus: research
    239 (QS World University Rankings) | 7 (Times Higher Education)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min IELTS 7.0 overall (no subscore below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 100 (no subscore below 25); or equivalent (for research masters)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 6.5 on each subscore

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year orientation year (zoekjaar) for job search as highly educated persons (Netherlands)

    €12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht is €43,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht online or in-person?
    Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht is offered in-person.
    How long does Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht take to complete?
    Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht cohort?
    Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht?
    Post-completion work rights for Arts and Culture (research) at Universiteit Maastricht: 1 year orientation year (zoekjaar) for job search as highly educated persons (Netherlands)