European Studies (research)
Master
The two-year research master in European Studies (RMES) is an interdisciplinary programme that combines political science and international relations with history and sociology.
Do you want to broaden your knowledge of European politics and policies in a programme that combines the study of political science with international relations, history and sociology? Are you ambitious, with a keen motivation to pursue a career that requires strong research competences, such as in a think tank or in academia, or jobs in politics and journalism? And are you interested in being part of a small, close-knit community of students and researchers? If so, the two-year interdisciplinary European Studies programme is the right choice for you.
*Choose a study specialisation (year 1):
Europe and the World / Governance and Representation in Europe / Historicising European Union.
*Choose a graduation package (year 2):
Double Degree / Study Abroad / Research Internship.
Unique features:
*A small, close-knit community of students and researchers (average intake 12-15 students)
*Over 90% international students
*Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label (Higher Education Guide/ Keuzegids 2017)
*Top-rated faculty (Higher Education Guide/ Keuzegids 2017)
*Scholarships are available towards tuition, maintenance, study abroad and internships
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
Information not available
Accreditation
Numerus Fixus
No Numerus Fixus
Without numerus fixus.
Tuition fee 2024/2025
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,530
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.
€ 16,600
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 7
- IELTS overall band
- 6.5
- IELTS writing
- 600
- TOEFL paper based
- 250
- TOEFL computer based
- 100
- TOEFL internet based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,530 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
Information not available |
| € 16,600 |
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,601 | |
| Information not available | |
| Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Jun '25 | 1 May '25 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
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)
Contact
Main addressMinderbroedersberg 4 tot 6
6211 LK Maastricht
043 - 3882222
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