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    Literature Today

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    Utrecht, NLMAIn-person1 year
    €21,342.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    40
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Literature Today at Utrecht University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €21,342.

    About the program

    The program examines recent national and international developments in literature from historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives, focusing on its circulation in the market, quality assessment amid commercialization, and dissemination to broader audiences. It offers tracks in English and Comparative Literature, Dutch Literature, and Modern Literature in European Languages (French, German, Hispanic).

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition)* Old scores 93 overall (Speaking 20, Listening 20, Reading 20, Writing 20); New scores 93 overall (Speaking 4.5, Listening 4.5, Reading 4.5, Writing 4.5)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (Speaking 6.0, Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa)

    €14,400.00
    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 Literature Today at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Literature Today at Utrecht University is €21,342 across 60 required credits.
    Is Literature Today at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Literature Today at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Literature Today at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Literature Today at Utrecht University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Literature Today at Utrecht University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 7.0/10
    How large is the Literature Today at Utrecht University cohort?
    Literature Today at Utrecht University typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.