Overview

The Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies programme at Utrecht University will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to gain admission to PhD programmes in your chosen specialisation. Our programme also prepares you for careers outside academia in management, politics, or the arts.

Careers:

The research Master's programme in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance studies is both academically and socially relevant. By developing your professional skills and your ability to work independently, you will be well prepared for the challenges of the modern employment market. Almost all graduates found a job within two years of graduating.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Potential of the Past: The Classical Tradition

Knowledge and Skills: Epigraphy

Knowledge and Skills: Medieval Paleography

Academic Research Thesis

Research school OGK

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Utrecht, Netherlands

Disciplines

History Ancient History Linguistics View 22 other Masters in Ancient History 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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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will be considered for admission to the Research Master’s programme in Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies if you have a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university (or foreign equivalent) and can demonstrate the following knowledge, insight, and skills:

You have a clear interest in research in one of the fields of Ancient, Medieval, Celtic, or Renaissance Studies, shown by having taken at least 45 EC in the field at the Bachelor’s level (or equivalent).

You are able to design, perform, and report on research in primary or secondary sources, as evidenced by a relevant research paper or Bachelor’s thesis.

You have a strong motivation to do independent research, which is discussed convincingly in your motivation letter.

You are able to express yourself in proficient English, both orally and in written text, as evidenced by your motivation letter and/or writing sample, and the interview that is part of the selection procedure.

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Tuition Fees

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

EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Utrecht

Netherlands

900 - 1450 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Utrecht

Funding

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