Highlights
Tuition fee
14661 EUR / year
2601 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
14661 EUR / year
2601 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands

About

Whether you wish to specialise in the study of artworks, artefacts, or media, the Art and Visual Culture (Research) specialisation at Radboud University will equip you to thoroughly research and analyse visual culture.

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Overview

Within the  Art and Visual Culture (Research) program at Radboud University , you will be trained in the study and interpretation of objects, images and art-works in a transhistorical, global and inclusive perspective. Combining theoretical and historical approaches, you gain insights in the latest shifts and trends in visual and material studies, which you apply to the rigorous investigation of past and present visual and material cultures.

Future career opportunities

This Art and Visual Culture (Research) program at Radboud University prepares a multinational group of students for careers that require advanced research competences and skills. Alumni of this programme have found positions as PhD students, researchers, policy officers, editors, curators and critics. They have worked at universities, museums, heritage institutions, archaeological agencies, publishing companies and text agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Methods and Techniques in the Humanities 
  • Paradigms in Art History
  • The Body in Art and Visual Culture 
  • Beyond Academia: Engaging in Contemporary Debates in the Humanities
  • Preparatory Thesis Course
  • Inside Academia: Research in Practice 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • 31 January for non-EU/EEA students who want to apply for a scholarship.

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nijmegen, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

  • The Admission Board has the authority to impose additional admission requirements.
  • In principle, it is possible to gain admission to the Research Master's with qualifications other than those outlined on this page, subject to the discretion of the Admission Board. So, if you have a Bachelor's degree that is comparable in content and methodology, as well as meeting all of the other requirements, you may submit a well-motivated request for admission.
  • In order to get admission to this Master’s you’ll need a completed Bachelor's degree obtained at a research university in one of the following:
  • Art History
  • Cultural Studies
  • Classical Languages and Culture
  • a related area
  • If you are unsure if you meet the requirements, please apply via Studielink. Submitting an application is without obligation and free of charge for Dutch and EU/EEA students.
  • The Admission Board will determine if an international student has the required knowledge to be admitted.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Radboud University and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    14661 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 14661 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    2601 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • Statutory tuition fee €2,601.00
  • Institutional tuition fee EEA €10,463.00

Living costs for Nijmegen

800 - 1000 EUR /month
Living costs

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

Funding

We have a number of scholarships available only for international Master’s students. You can find the full list, including details about eligibility requirements and how to apply, on the university's website.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Art and Visual Culture (Research).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Radboud Encouragement Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
01 Jan 2026
Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Radboud Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
NL Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2025
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
05 Jan 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Jan 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available

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