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    Media, Art and Performance Studies

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    Utrecht, NLresearch MScIn-person2 years
    €42,684.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person research MSc program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €42,684.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary research program focusing on emerging media, visual arts, and performance, covering topics like intermedial practices, performativity, technology, materiality, game and activism, and art/media ecologies. Anchored in ICON research institute, emphasizes research skills, thesis, and advanced methodologies.

    Focus: research
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Art and Design): 201-260

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT 100 (Speaking 25, Listening 22, Reading 24, Writing 24)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (no subscore below 6.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar)

    €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 Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University is €42,684 across 120 required credits.
    Is Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Above average grades
    What work-permit options follow Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University?
    Post-completion work rights for Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University: 1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar)