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53 Master's degrees offered by the university

Sustainable Futures
The Sustainable Futures programme from University of Groningen is designed to educate students on the significant impact of individuals' everyday experiences and how their identities shape and are shaped by their living environments.
Economic Geography - Regional Competitiveness and Trade
The Economic Geography - Regional Competitiveness and Trade track at University of Groningen, which is part of the Master in Economic Geography and organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Economics and Business, focusses on regional and global competitiveness related to trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
International Development Economics
In the International Development Economics double degree from University of Groningen with the University of Göttingen, Germany, you will obtain specialised knowledge of international markets and the global interconnections between national economies.
Science Education and Communication
The Science Education and Communication programme at University of Groningen builds upon an international network of existing institutional links, teaching and research experience, and a well-established Master's degree program offered in Dutch for the past 14 years.
Communication Studies
The programme in Communication Studies at University of Groningen is one of the programmes of the MA-programme Communication and Information Studies.
Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology
If you are intrigued by questions about the psychology of violence and crime, and you are not satisfied with easy answers, consider entering the Master's degree programme 'Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology' from University of Groningen. In this programme we aim to understand acts of violence and crime from both the victims' and the offenders' perspective.
Euroculture - Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context
Euroculture - Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context is an interdisciplinary, international Master programme offered by a consortium of eight European universities, including University of Groningen, and four universities overseas.
English Literature and Culture
Literary study is socially relevant: from the medieval to the modern, it maps the forces which divide and unite people. English is the global language of cultural exchange and experiment. Study the Master's track in English Literature and Culture from the University of Groningen to learn more!
Modern History and International Relations
Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then the Master's track in Modern History and International Relations at the University of Groningen is exactly what you are looking for!
Psychology
Psychology is the key to understanding and modifying human behaviour and development. We offer a master degree in Psychology at the University of Groningen.
Change Management
In the MSc Change Management programme from University of Groningen, which is both academically rigorous and societally relevant, you will learn to deal with the complexity of organisational change as a dynamic interplay of organisational, technological, cultural and human factors.
Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology
The field of Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) at University of Groningen studies the factors that influence how people feel and behave at work, as well as the consequences of this behavior.
Talent Development and Creativity
How can we develop the best athletes? How can teachers nurture pupils' talent and creativity in education and music? In this unique, internationally-oriented Talent Development and Creativity programme at the University of Groningen you will develop the expertise to select, develop, and nurture talent and creativity in individuals and organizations across achievement domains.
Applied Social Psychology
In our Applied Social Psychology programme in University of Groningen, we highlight which social psychological factors determine human behaviour, and how these factors can be influenced.
Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG)
This international double degree in Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG) from University of Groningen trains you to be a well-rounded expert in the field of development. You get Master's degrees from two top-class European research universities: Groningen and Lund.
Economic Development and Globalization
Do you want to understand the opportunities and challenges posed by globalization for the economic development of countries? Then this Economic Development and Globalization programme at University of Groningen is for you.
International Relations (research)
Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then this International Relations (research) programme at the University of Groningen is exactly what you are looking for.
Religion and Cultural Heritage
Religion and Cultural Heritage is a unique one-year interdisciplinary MA-programme at University of Groningen focusing on a major trend at the interface of religion, identity, politics, and heritage studies.
Economics and Economic Analysis
At University of Groningen, in this Economics and Economic Analysis double degree master with Universidad de Chile in Santiago, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the economies, economic policies, strategies, theories and practices of Europe and Latin America.
European Studies
The University of Groningen's European Studies MA program offers an in-depth exploration of European integration, politics, and culture. Join a prestigious institution renowned for its expertise in European studies and gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the European Union and its member states.