Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies
Radboud University • Nijmegen • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Grade Average
Your average grade during the second and third years of your BA studies has to have been at least a 7.5 and your Bachelor's thesis had to have received a grade of at least 8.0.
- 2. Language Test
In order to take part in this Master's specialisation, we'll need to determine whether you're fluent enough in written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English are therefore asked to take an online placement test; you'll be informed about the procedure after your application has been approved.
- 3. Written Request
You have to be able to demonstrate your motivation for and affinity with international academic research. A selection committee will review evaluate the motivation of each applicant separately.
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Language requirements
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1)
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2)
- IELTS overall band (7)
- TOEFL internet based (100)
Estimated Monthly Expenses

Radboud University
NijmegenResearch University
Founded in 1923, Radboud University in Nijmegen is consistently ranked as the best broad university in the Netherlands by national surveys. Home to 1 Nobel Prize laureate and known for its green campus, strong research output, and excellent student satisfaction. The university has produced 5 Dutch prime ministers.
Accreditations
Scholarships
- Fullbright-Radboud Scholarships
- NL Scholarship
- Radboud Faculty of Arts Study Fund
- Radboud Scholarship Programme