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    New Media & Digital Culture

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

    New Media & Digital Culture 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 media technologies in relation to cultural and historical developments, focusing on games and playful culture, platforms, AI and algorithmic culture, and mobile media and urban culture. It includes theoretical study, research methods training, a compulsory research internship, and a Master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT 93 (including Home Edition); Speaking 20, Listening 20, Reading 20, Writing 20 (old scores); New scores: overall 93, sub-scores 4.5
    IELTS
    required
    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

    12 months 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 New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University is €21,342 across 60 required credits.
    Is New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University take to complete?
    New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    How large is the New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University cohort?
    New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University?
    Post-completion work rights for New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University: 12 months Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa