Master
Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism
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Tuition · Intl
↗€17,078
via SKDB 2020 ↗
Duration
2 years
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗58
DUO ↑123% ↗
Intl. %
↗50%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,149
/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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master's in Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism allows you to develop the knowledge, attitude and skills needed to evaluate and conduct premiere research in this important field.
Why do people migrate? How do host societies respond to immigrants? Why and when do cultural differences lead to conflicts and misunderstandings? What are the reasons for prejudice and racism and how can these negative reactions be reduced? The two-years Master's programme Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to answer such questions. The programme is aimed at students who are eager to do research and who want to become accomplished researchers to make a real and informed contribution to academic and societal debates.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: sociale wetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€3,149/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job6
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract35%
Satisfied with their job3.4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs29%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree92%
Women among first-years75%
International students50%
Say workload is “just right”62%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 13 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.5
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities3.5
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.9
Would choose again3.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
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Scholarships
Internships
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