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    Cultural Geography

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    Leeuwarden, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €21,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Cultural Geography at University of Groningen is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Leeuwarden, NL. Tuition is €21,400.

    About the program

    The program examines how individuals' everyday experiences and identities shape and are shaped by their living environments, influenced by global forces like globalization, gendered or racialized relations, tourism, and climate challenges. Students specialize in sub-themes such as Sustainable Tourism & Society or Climate Adaptation Governance.

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    Deadlines

    February 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For UG students: no further English language proficiency requirements. For others: Campus Fryslân standard: TOEFL iBT overall score 90 (min. 18 Reading/Listening, 20 Speaking, 21 Writing)
    IELTS
    required
    Min For UG students: no further English language proficiency requirements. For others: Campus Fryslân standard: IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (min. 6.0 in all categories)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year (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 Cultural Geography at University of Groningen cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cultural Geography at University of Groningen is €21,400 across 60 required credits.
    Is Cultural Geography at University of Groningen online or in-person?
    Cultural Geography at University of Groningen is offered in-person.
    How long does Cultural Geography at University of Groningen take to complete?
    Cultural Geography at University of Groningen is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Cultural Geography at University of Groningen?
    Post-completion work rights for Cultural Geography at University of Groningen: 1 year Orientation Year (Netherlands)