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    Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation

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    Utrecht, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €42,684.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €42,684.

    About the program

    The program examines cultural diversity, power relations, and social change in globalization, focusing on ethnicity, religion, political conflict, social suffering, justice, reconstruction, food, and senses. It includes anthropological theories, research methods training in the first year leading to a research design, and empirical ethnographic fieldwork abroad in the second year culminating in a master's thesis.

    Focus: research
    QS Anthropology #51-100

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min EMI-experienced (see https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/general-information/application-and-admission/english-language-requirements/emi-experienced)
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    Min EMI-experienced (see https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/general-information/application-and-admission/english-language-requirements/emi-experienced)

    After the program

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    1 year Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University is €42,684 across 120 required credits.
    Is Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum average grade of 7.5 in the Dutch system or an international equivalent
    How large is the Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University cohort?
    Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation at Utrecht University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.