Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (research)

Maastricht University Maastricht Research university

The Research Master in Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST) is a unique interdisciplinary programme that explores the dynamic intersections between the arts, science, and technology. It combines approaches from Science and Technology Studies (STS) with insights from the humanities, including history, philosophy, literature, and the arts. What sets CAST apart is its dual focus: it treats science and technology as creative practices, and the arts as material ones. With a strong emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries, students examine how cultural, scientific and technological developments shape and reflect society. You will gain hands-on experience in a range of research methods—from ethnography to archival research—and work closely with the faculty on real research projects. CAST prepares you for a PhD, but also opens doors to careers in government, cultural institutions, education, policy, and more.

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Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

2 years

ECTS credits

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Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

Admission

Admission URL

(English) https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/master/programmes/cultures-arts-science-and-technology-research/admission-requirements
(Dutch) https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/nl/onderwijs/master/programmas/cultures-arts-science-and-technology-research

Application requirements

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Language requirements

7: IELTS overall band
6.5: IELTS writing
100: TOEFL internet based
C1: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

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Tuition fees
	€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.	Information not available
Institutional The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.	Information not available

Tuition fees
	€ 2,695
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Start date	App. deadline EU/EEA	App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '26	1 Jun '26	1 May '26

Scholarships

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Colfuturo Scholarship loan programme

NL Scholarship

The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship

MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands.

StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

University Fund Limburg (UFL)

Fulbright grant

UM Holland Euregion Refugee Scholarship

Contact

Maastricht University

Main address
Minderbroedersberg 4 tot 6
6211 LK Maastricht
043 - 3882222