Overview

European Studies, Social Science Track from University of Gothenburg provides knowledge about current salient policy issues and dominating theories within the European studies field.

Quick Facts:

You will learn how to analyse the economic, political, cultural and social developments in Europe. We focus on interactions and tensions between different countries, actors, societal levels and groups. We study crises and change, as well as the driving forces and consequences of European integration and disintegration.
You can tailor the education to your own needs, by choosing among our in-depth semi-elective courses in environmental or social issues, or the developments in Eastern Europe or EU in the World.
As a student of the Master’s Programme in European Studies, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary milieu in close collaboration with the Centre for European Research at Gothenburg University (CERGU). Our teaching staff are also researchers in economics, the humanities, law, and the social sciences. We offer you a unique possibility to deepen your understanding of economic, social, cultural and political perspectives on contemporary challenges in Europe.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Heritage and Identity

European Integration: Current Research and Theory and Integrating

European Markets

Central and Eastern Europe: fully European or the European other?

Social Europe

European Environment and Energy or Europe in the World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

International Relations European Studies Political Science View 10 other Masters in European Studies in Sweden

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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

A Bachelor's Degree (180 credits) with a minimum of 90 credits of courses in social science discipline(s) such as Business Administration, Economic Geography, Economic History, Economics, European Studies, Human Geography, International Relations, Journalism, Law, Media and Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, or equivalent

A Bachelor's Degree (180 credits) with a minimum 90 credits of courses in humanities discipline(s) such as Cultural Sciences, History, History of Ideas, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or equivalent

Three years of studies (180 credits, equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree) at the Law, or equivalent

Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS

CV

Statement of intent

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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

94020 SEK / year

≈ 94020 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / 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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