Master
Arts and Culture Studies
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for artistically talented students wanting academic rigor in Rotterdam; unique 5-year dual degree blends arts practice with theory but requires long commitment and self-directed study.
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗149
DUO ↓7% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗84%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,800
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Arts and culture in all their forms arouse your curiosity. Talent and expertise is needed to introduce societies to art.
Creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and a global vision are vital to a flourishing arts and culture sector. These characteristics typify not only artists; they are also increasingly important for those who are involved with arts and culture behind the scenes.
At Erasmus University, you are trained to envision new possibilities and establish new models for the organization of arts and culture using cutting-edge insights on policy, marketing, audiences and education. Your thorough knowledge of the international world of the arts and culture sector provides an excellent gateway to positions such as policymaker, marketing and PR for arts or programmer at cultural institutions.
Master in Arts and Culture studies offers the following specialisations:
* Arts, Culture and Society
* Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship
* Tourism, Culture and Society
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
LectureSeminarTutorialWorking group
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Tracks from HOVI
Arts, Culture and SocietySpecialisation
Are you interested in questions like: What are the interests of artist, audience, and distributors of arts & culture? Then the master specialisation Arts, Culture and Society is th…
Cultural Economics and EntrepreneurshipSpecialisation
Study the business of art.
Do you want to become a changemaker in the cultural and creative industries?Then the master specialisation Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship is th…
Tourism, Culture and SocietySpecialisation
Do you want to explore the world through the study of tourism? And do you want to learn how you can contribute to developing tourism in a more sustainable manner? Then the master s…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: kunst algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€2,800/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating84%
Months to a substantial job14
Working in their own field46%
Permanent contract35%
Satisfied with their job3.6/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs9%
Archivarissen en conservatoren9%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten6%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree90%
Women among first-years79%
Say workload is “just right”72%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 36 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.1
Career preparation2.9
Teachers' English4.8
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-15
Application deadline
2027-05-15
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-15
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Erasmus Trustfonds and TSH Changemaker Scholarshiptuition, housing, €600/month, and mentorship for eligible underrepresented master's students
FUNED10% tuition-fee discount plus loan/scholarship/financial support for eligible students
Internships
?No data yet
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