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    Social and Health Psychology

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    Utrecht, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €21,342.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €21,342.

    About the program

    The programme investigates social and health-related aspects of behavioural regulation, covering basic psychological research on self-regulation and its applications to interventions and policies. It emphasizes multiple levels of analysis from social cognition and motivation to health behaviours, with training in advanced methods, statistics, and research projects culminating in a Master's thesis.

    Focus: research
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Psychology): 28

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 93 overall, minimum 4.5 in all components (new scale) or 20 (old scale)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min EMI-experienced

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University is €21,342 across 60 required credits.
    Is Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum average grade of 7.5 in the Dutch system or an international equivalent
    How large is the Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University cohort?
    Social and Health Psychology at Utrecht University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.