Overview

Globalisation and Development Studies at Maastricht University builds on 20 years of globalisation and development teaching at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It has a pronounced global and transnational orientation: from the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion, to emancipation and empowerment, hybrid identities, transnational social and political formations, and new possibilities for transforming society. You will develop a sound knowledge basis in the concepts, theories and issues relating to globalisation and development. Using Problem-Based Learning (PBL), which is very well suited for Globalisation and Development Studies, your learning is problem-driven and theory-driven and requires students to be active rather than passive.

Students at Globalisation and Development Studies at Maastricht University will have a great deal of scope to tailor the programme to their needs. For example, they can take elective courses that suit your own goals and interests, such as:

Citizenship and migration from a comparative perspective

Brokers and translators in development: A focus on civil society

International trade law

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Histories of Globalisation and Development

Research methods in Globalisation and Development

Globalisation and Poverty: a Connected World

Transnational Migrant Networks and Flows

Science and Technology Studies (STS) for Development in a Global Context

Research in Practice

Brokers and Translators in Development: a focus on civil society

East Asia as Site and Agent of Development and Globalisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

International Development View 22 other Masters in International Development in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements:

Submit proof of a bachelor's or master's degree,

Submit your curriculum vitae,

Write a letter of motivation,

Submit a writing sample,

Demonstrate proficiency in English.

Besides the general requirements:

A recent passport picture

A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your certified diploma

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21500 EUR / year

≈ 21500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands

700 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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