European Studies (research)

Maastricht University Maastricht Research university

The research-intensive master’s in European Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that combines political science, international relations and history. Research plays a primary role from the outset, with research projects integrated into each core module. You will gain in-depth training in methods such as quantitative and qualitative techniques, comparative methods and discourse analysis. You will also develop skills in designing research, writing research proposals and policy reports, publishing your work and applying for funding and research positions in think tanks, governmental institutions or academia. For the elective component, you can complete a research internship, do an exchange abroad or do a Double Degree programme in partnership with the Department of Political Science at Cologne University.

In this programme, you will:

Learn to critically analyse and discuss challenges facing the EU
Gain experience working in a multidisciplinary, international academic environment
Receive in-depth training in conducting high-quality research
Focus on designing, implementing and publishing your own research

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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

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Application requirements

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Language requirements

7: IELTS overall band
6.5: IELTS writing
600: TOEFL paper based
250: TOEFL computer based
100: TOEFL internet based

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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 Jun '26	1 Jun '26	1 May '26

Scholarships

You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.

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