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    Sustainable Rural Futures

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

    Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Groningen, NL. Tuition is €21,400.

    About the program

    Explores rural-specific socio-spatial impacts of global transformations such as agricultural transitions, socio-cultural discontent, and climate change, and how rural regions and communities adapt in sustainable and place-specific ways. Covers economic geographical processes, wellbeing, quality of life, labour market developments, and mobility along the urban-rural continuum.

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    Deadlines

    February 2027 Intake
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min overall score 90 (min. 18 in Reading and Listening, 20 in Speaking, 21 for Writing)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 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 Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen is €21,400 across 60 required credits.
    Is Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen online or in-person?
    Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen is offered in-person.
    How long does Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen take to complete?
    Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen?
    Post-completion work rights for Sustainable Rural Futures at University of Groningen: 1 year orientation year (Netherlands)