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Best for students focused on East Asian international relations and politics seeking a compact 60 EC master's before the track discontinues after February 2026. Trade-off: programme ending limits long-term options and may affect course avai
Tuition · Intl
↗€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Feb 27
apply by Oct 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NL recognised
Admission
Open
no intake cap
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Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
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About this program
Master programme at University of Groningen (Groningen). Leads to Master of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 1 year. 60 ECTS. Tuition €19,900/yr.
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsFull-timeMaster
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k
Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Year 1
- Advanced Theory and Research Practice in International Relations (5 EC)
- Capita East Asian Studies (5 EC)
- Research Seminar 1 (10 EC)
- Research Seminar 2 (10 EC)
- Master Thesis on East Asian Studies (20 EC)
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-10-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-15
Application deadline
2027-10-15
Non-EU deadline
2027-10-15
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
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