★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for students passionate about rigorous historical research and reinterpretations of the past. Trade-off: research-focused with limited practical career tracks compared to applied history programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗€15,063
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NL recognised
Admission
Open
no intake cap
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Min. English
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About this program
Master programme at Radboud University (Nijmegen). Leads to Master of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 2 years. 120 ECTS. Tuition €15,063/yr.
English120 ECTSMaster of ArtsFull-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Individual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationResearchResearch projectResearch proposalSelf-study
About Radboud 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.
Living in Nijmegen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Low
Population
179k
Progressive, historic, and student-friendly. Nijmegen has a relaxed, slightly alternative vibe compared to other Dutch cities. The city combines Roman history with modern student culture, creating a unique blend of old and new.
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Coursework and Specialisation
- Interdisciplinary courses
- Historical Studies specialisation courses
- National Research Schools courses
- Free electives
Year 260 ECTS
Research Trajectory
- Study/internship abroad (sem 1)
- Thesis writing (sem 2)
- Additional project (e.g. PhD proposal, policy doc)
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL internet based: 100
Scholarships
Fullbright-Radboud Scholarships—
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