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    European Studies on Society, Science and Technology

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    Maastricht, NLMAIn-person1 year
    €21,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Maastricht, NL. Tuition is €21,500.

    About the program

    The program examines the interactions between science, technology, and society from multidisciplinary perspectives including sociology, anthropology, history, economics, philosophy, and political science. Students complete intensive coursework in the first semester and a thesis in the second semester, often at a partner university.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings: 239 | unique in the Netherlands (QUANU review 2020)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5 (FASoS English-language selective master's minimum)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS 6.5 (FASoS English-language selective master's minimum)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar)

    €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 European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht cost?
    The total estimated tuition for European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht is €21,500 across 60 required credits.
    Is European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht online or in-person?
    European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht is offered in-person.
    How long does European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht take to complete?
    European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    How large is the European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht cohort?
    European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht?
    Post-completion work rights for European Studies on Society, Science and Technology at Universiteit Maastricht: 1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar)