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.

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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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National

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

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 29 other Masters in Visual Arts 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

IELTS

7

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100

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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.

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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
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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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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