Overview
The European Governance programme at Utrecht University explores pressing concerns facing Europe today:
How do we handle the Covid-19 crisis collectively?
How do we manage flows of refugees into Europe?
How can we regulate financial markets?
How can Europe make the transition to a green economy and sustainable forms of energy?
Will reforms to welfare states foster economic growth, and if so, how do we approach these reforms?
How do we make the EU more legitimate and responsive to the needs of its citizens?
Career Prospects
The unique combination of expertise within the participating universities’ faculties offers an exciting opportunity in this challenging international Master’s programme. It provides you with sound academic training that will prepare you for professional positions in a range of organisations:
- Local, regional and national governments, which are increasingly working in a European context.
- EU institutions, such as the European Commission and EU agencies.
- Other international organisations working in Europe.
- Non-profit organisations that are confronted with issues of European governance.
- Businesses whose regulatory environment is largely shaped by processes of European governance.
- Consultancy firms.
Accreditation
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Regulating Markets
- Labour Markets And Welfare States In Europe
- European Union, By and For the People?
- Enforcement In Europe
- Research Internship And Master Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
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Disciplines
European Studies Public Policy Political Science View 77 other Masters in Political Science in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applications for admission to the double-degree Master's Programme in European Governance will be welcomed from candidates with a BSc or BA in disciplines such as Social Studies, Law, Economics, Governance and Organisational Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, International Relations or European Studies, and who can demonstrate a previous interest in European issues.
- Previous degree: The minimum requirement for admission is a Dutch, German, Irish or Czech Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields, or an international equivalent (e.g. obtained in a different country than the ones listed above). University College Dublin requires a minimum GPA of 3.08.
Tuition Fee
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International
18332 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18332 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Utrecht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.