Masters Degrees in Netherlands

As the spiritual home of the Erasmus program, the Netherlands is an excellent destination for study abroad. Today, a Masters in Holland means studying at historic universities in one of the world's most international university systems.

Why Study a Masters in the Netherlands?

The Dutch university system stretches back to the sixteenth century and has supported some of the most important developments in western thought, from the first electric battery to the origins of modern biology and taxonomy. The country also has a proud tradition of welcoming international students and scholars - reflecting its famously cosmopolitan culture and liberal social values.

Masters students in the Netherlands today have excellent opportunities to visit some of Europe's most beautiful university cities, from the picturesque canals of Amsterdam and Leiden to the striking modern skyline of The Hague.

How popular is Masters study abroad in the Netherlands?

Nearly 58,000 students study abroad in the Netherlands, making the country one of the most popular destinations in Europe and reflecting its focus on international education.

How long is a Masters degree in the Netherlands?

Masters degrees in the Netherlands can be one or two years long, depending on the course type and subject area. The Dutch academic year runs from September to June.

How much does it cost to study a Masters in the Netherlands?

The cost of a Masters degree in the Netherlands depends partly on student nationality. EU and EEA students typically pay around €1,800 (approximately $2,400) per year. Fees for international students are higher, averaging around €8,000 (aprroximately $10,500) per year. Costs will vary between specific programs. For more details, take a look at our full guide to fees and funding for Dutch Masters degrees.

Are Dutch Masters degrees taught in English?

The Netherlands is one of the most multilingual countries in Europe and this is reflected in its university system. Dutch Masters degrees are taught in a range of languages, with many popular programs available in English.

Will I need a visa to study a Masters in the Netherlands?

EU and EEA citizens won't need a visa to study a Masters degree in Holland, but will need to be registered with the immigration authorities. Students from other countries will need to apply for an entry visa. Assistance with this will be available from Dutch embassies (as well as universities).

Learn more about studying a Masters in the Netherlands

You can read more about Dutch Masters degrees and studying abroad in the Netherlands in our full study guide. This includes an overview of the Dutch university system as well as more detailed information on student visas and immigration.

For advice on accommodation and living costs, see our guide to living in the Netherlands as a postgraduate student. You can also read our introduction to Dutch language tests for international students.

Explore the interaction between moral practices and ethical reflection

The Utrecht Master in Applied Ethics is an interdisciplinary and international programme focused on the interaction between moral practice and ethical theory.

The Applied Ethics Master's programme in Utrecht offers you an in-depth focus on the interaction between moral practice and ethical theory, allowing you to explore ethical theories in relation to actual practical dilemmas. At the end of your studies, you'll possess a thorough theoretical background in ethics, including important methods and debates in applied ethics. You will also understand the implications of legal and political frameworks for ethical argumentation.
 
During your studies in this programme, you’ll develop the necessary skills to analyse important current ethical issues. You’ll learn to critically propose possible solutions as well as to engage professionals and other concerned individuals in reflection on the moral dimensions of their practice.

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Applied Musicology

Utrecht University
Humanities

Applied Musicology focuses on the musical infrastructure and offers the specific knowledge and skills required for a musicologist to operate successfully within international musical practice.

The programme is a reflective training in both current and innovative approaches in musicology, whereas at the same time academic musicological skills are 'translated' into the day-to-day challenges in a musical life.

The programme is designed in a direct dialogue with top of the bill institutions within the musical infrastructure in the Netherlands and beyond; it does not discriminate between classical and popular music. The curriculum augments the knowledge and skills gained through the Utrecht Bachelor programme in Musicology, with its accents on both historical musicology and the relation of music with other media.

Students are accompanied intensively while developing research and reflective skills relevant to questions in contemporary music production, programming, financing and participation. Required skills (for example journalistic writing skills) are trained extensively in classroom labs, coached by professors and professionals.

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Art History of the Low Countries

Utrecht University
Humanities

The Research Master's programme in Art History is devoted to the art and architecture of the Low Countries (Netherlands and Belgium) from the late Middle Ages to the present day. Read more…

The Research Master's programme in Art History is devoted to the art and architecture of the Low Countries (Netherlands and Belgium) from the late Middle Ages to the present day.

The two-year Research Master's programme in Art History focuses on the art and architecture of the Low Countries (present-day Netherlands and Belgium), and spans the period from the late Middle Ages to the present day. You will study Netherlandish art and architecture, taking into account their international context. We invite you to critically reflect on the production of art and architecture, and the role of patronage; investigate the reasons why so many artist went abroad, and how they became agents in the international diffusion of art theory, style, and repertoire.

You will also have the opportunity to study other specific subjects that align with your own personal interests. Our close ties with major art museums and other cultural organisations both in the Netherlands and abroad mean that the academic and practical work are closely linked.

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Artificial Intelligence

Utrecht University
Science

Artificial Intelligence

The Artificial Intelligence master's programme offers a unique integrated and modern approach from the viewpoints of Informatics, Logic, Cognition, Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.

Artificial intelligence is a fast moving and challenging field. A few examples: natural language processing, for instance in smart phones, has become common use; characters in virtual worlds like computer games and simulations are becoming smarter, leading to more natural, interesting and useful game experiences; there are examples of research that show that human cognitive functions can be enhanced by directly linking the brain to a computer; and, in California there are self-driving cars with sensors and GPS that autonomously drive you to your destination.

The Artificial Intelligence master's programme offers a unique integrated and modern approach from the viewpoints of Informatics, Logic, Cognition, Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.

Students can choose from three tracks:

*Cognitive processing
*Agents
*Reasoning

Choosing from a broad range of courses you can tailor the programme to your personal interests within Artificial Intelligence.

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Arts and Society

Utrecht University
Humanities

Preparing arts professionals for the cultural sector of the future

With a mix of theory, research approaches, and practical work, Arts and Society prepares creative thinkers and doers for a professional career on the cutting edge between art and society.

The cultural world is in a state of rapid transformation due to technological innovation, urbanization, economic globalization, and an increasingly unpredictable sociopolitical landscape. All facets of the arts – practice, organisation, leadership, societal relevance, and internationalization (in Europe and beyond) – are affected by this transformation. Utrecht's Master of Arts and Society will prepare you to operate as a leading figure in the global arts, media, and cultural sectors of the future.

Our Master's programme was designed to meet the urgent need for arts professionals who possess rigorous theoretical and research skills coupled with practical abilities and an acute awareness of the current state of the sector at the local and global levels. As a student in this programme you will explore, for example, the dynamics and dilemmas within existing mainstream culture and its relationship with a growing number of “alternative” cultural practices, new models of creative production and industry, and the ever-increasing role of the arts in social justice.

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Banking and Finance

Utrecht University
Law, Economics and Governance

In the Master in Banking and Finance you will focus on international financial markets, the function and behaviour of banks and bankers, the regulatory institutions that govern banks and other financial institutions worldwide, the effectiveness of regulation and the banks' strategic allocation, funding and investment decisions, and the sustainability of financial solutions and concepts.

Characteristics:
* Focus on risk management in financial institutions
You'll get a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of risk management, and refine your research and analytical skills by working with real-world data obtained from different institutions and financial markets.

* Pay attention to the effects of regulatory institutions
This Master will give you a thorough understanding of the current state of regulation in the international financial markets, and the expertise to tackle complex regulatory issues facing financial institutions and markets.

* Meet experienced practitioners from the field
Experienced practitioners from both regulators and financial institutions share their real-world perspectives on the interplay between practice and theory in guest lectures.

* Tailor the programme to your ambitions and interests
This broad general finance and banking Master's combines a solid foundation in economics, law, finance, and business economics.

* Be part of a small, international community
The high staff-to-student ratio in tutorials encourages close interaction between you, your peers, and your professors and lecturers in this highly international programme.

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Bio Inspired Innovation

Utrecht University
Science

Learning from nature: Where Science meets Sustainability

We look at evolution in Nature to find solutions for the societal challenges we face. Bio-inspired innovation (BII) is aimed at students with a Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences who are interested in using bio-inspired design and science and want to innovate services, products and production systems. With this programme you are equipped for a position in which you contribute to the transition to a circular economy with Bio Inspired Innovations.

This Master's programme equips you with research, design, and collaborative skills that will make you a Bio Inspired expert. BII builds on the excellent research at the Faculty of Science and links research findings to solve societal and business challenges.

The first year of the programme you learn to set up and execute research and discuss and report its outcomes. In the second year you will combine innovation, research, and design. You will develop design and innovation skills to help you translate key scientific insights into 'game-changers' for a sustainable, circular economy. A network of organisations and companies will enable you to find an internship of your interest.

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Biofabrication

Utrecht University
Medicine

Creating functional tissue models with 3D printing technologies. Biofabrication combines advanced fabrication techniques with biological systems to prepare designed tissue constructs. Read more…

Biofabrication

Creating functional tissue models with 3D printing technologies: Biofabrication combines advanced fabrication techniques with biological systems to prepare designed tissue constructs.

Tissue constructs can be applied for tissue engineering, as 3D in vitro biologic models or as medical therapeutic products.
Biofabrication is a truly multidisciplinary area of research. It requires an understanding of chemistry, physics, biology, medicine, robotics and computer science. In this respect, few researchers entering the biofabrication field have been trained in such a diverse range of subjects.

Students enrolled in the Biofabrication programme at Utrecht University will complete their coursework required for the degree in Utrecht at Utrecht University / UMC Utrecht, as well as a research project that fills the first year. A total of 60 EC including a research project will be undertaken in Australia in the second year, at either Queensland University of Technology or University of Wollongong. Both institutions have a strong reputation in the field of Biofabrication and are in the forefront of 3D printing with biomaterials. A European Union-subsidised mobility programme will financially support these overseas secondments

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Biology of Disease

Utrecht University
Medicine

*Please note that it is our intention to transform this programme into a new programme Biology of Cardiovascular Disease from September 2017 onwards. Read more…

*Please note that it is our intention to transform this programme into a new programme Biology of Cardiovascular Disease from September 2017 onwards. The option to focus on areas other than cardiovascular disease then will be limited.*

The Master's in Biology of Disease focuses on the translation of disease into a scientifically secure experiment/model, in order to study its underlying mechanisms and reveal potential therapies.

The Master's programme in Biology of Disease offers the opportunity to study disease mechanisms in the broadest sense via internships in pre-clinical and clinical research in medical, biomedical, biological, industrial and veterinary labs; and to focus on more than one clinical specialty enabling you to conduct research projects on different subjects and diseases. Alternatively this programme offers the possibility to focus on cardiovascular research.

This two year research programme comprises theoretical courses, elective courses, seminars, a major and minor research project, and the writing of a Master's thesis. The core component of this two year research programme consists of independently planning and conducting the two research projects, which will take 15 months in total. The minor research project may be completed elsewhere in the Netherlands or abroad; or it may be replaced by a specific profile: Management, Teaching and Communication or Drug Regulatory Sciences. Graduates of this programme are prepared for PhD studies (approximately 65% choose for this option); or to take on a position in the medical-technical or pharmaceutical industry, or in science journalism.

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Business Administration (MBA)

Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Masters courses

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) full-time programme is targeted at business professionals who want to become tomorrow's leaders and managers, and who are looking for a comprehensive education on business management in a global context.

In this programme students learn to integrate the main business processes of organizations into effective and efficient corporate strategy. In addition, they learn to deal with the diverse and sometimes diverging interests of various stakeholders involved in international business. The programme requires a minimum of 3 years of work experience and prepares graduates for senior and general management positions. The programme focuses on leadership and management in a (inter)national context.

Educational concept

Our educational concept is characterized by small group sizes, and intensive contact between students and staff. Next to lectures and workshops, students work in teams as well as individually on practice-based and experience-based projects and case studies. Students interact with the world of practice through guest lectures by entrepreneurs, senior business executives and knowledge experts, seminars and company visits. Our teaching staff is selected to ensure a interesting mixture of business experience and expertise in applied research. Throughout the programme the integration between different knowledge areas is strongly emphasized. The full programme is taught in English.

Responsible Managers in an International Environment

At the International Business School of Hanze UAS it is our mission to educate our students to become responsible managers who are accountable for the consequences of their ideas, actions and behavior – both as individuals and as part of an organization. Responsibility refers to taking into account the various interests of multiple stakeholders in today’s global environment. We attract students from all over the world, resulting in cross-cultural interactions and a high diversity in our classrooms and during project work. Through our International Business School you will gain access to an extensive network of alumni and business relations.

Career Opportunities

Students graduate to become Area Managers, Consultants, Business Development Managers, Account Managers, etc. Graduates of this MBA enjoy a very high degree of employability in international business, including Asian and East European markets.

MBA partner institutions

This MBA programme is delivered fully in Groningen. Lecturers from our IBS partner institutions (from the UK, China, Thailand, Germany etc.) sometimes lecture is this programme.

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Business Development and Entrepreneurship

Utrecht University
Law, Economics and Governance

The Master's of Business Development and Entrepreneurship provides the analytical tools and skills for new business development in established and new organizations. Read more…

The Master's of Business Development and Entrepreneurship provides the analytical tools and skills for new business development in established and new organizations. The programme provides both the scientific knowledge and the practical skills needed for the identification and exploitation of new opportunities, while creating new value and well-being for all stakeholders. The focus is on venture development, as well as on entrepreneurial marketing using co-creation with customers and design thinking. In addition, there is strong emphasis on obtaining and managing (venture) capital.
The MSc in Business Development and Entrepreneurship trains you to become an expert in creating an environment in which new ventures can take hold and flourish. This expertise is highly sought after in business development functions in large corporations.

“In this Master's programme you get the knowledge and skills to create an environment that empowers the greatest entrepreneurial talent to thrive inside organizations, regions and countries” - Prof. dr. Erik Stam

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Business Informatics

Utrecht University
Science

Business Informatics

Within the information and computer science, theories, methods and techniques of the business and organisational domain are combined in this programme, related to current needs in the ICT field.

The programme is the gateway to future researchers, consultants, managers and entrepreneurs in the field of ICT. Both the design and deployment of on-line applications and information systems are addressed. In theoretical and practical courses, strategic and operational aspects of ICT are highlighted from one main perspective: the successful alignment of ICT and organisation requires both technological and managerial insight.

This two year research programme enables you specialize in one of three profiles:
-ICT Researcher (PhD)
-Analyst
-Entrepreneur

The integrative and multidisciplinary approach of the Master’s programme in Business Informatics is oriented towards the needs of future or current researchers, consultants, managers, and entrepreneurs in the field of ICT.

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Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology

Utrecht University
Medicine

Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology

The Master's in Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology guides you in exploring the mysteries of embryonic growth, stem cells, evolution and development in relation to health and disease.

This Master's programme combines research in the fields of oncology,molecular developmental biology and genetics in animals and humans. During the major (9 months) and minor (6 months) research projects on topics of your own choice, you learn sophisticated modern techniques of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. It is possible to complete the minor research project in a laboratory of your choice abroad. During the two year research programme, you are required to take 10 weeks of theoretical courses in the areas grouped in five broad subject areas. You may choose your favourite courses from the list of courses organized by our programme, as well as by other programmes and institutes. Moreover, you are required to attend seminars that present research covering the full range of topics related to biomedical and life sciences.

A final Master's thesis, based on literature research on a relevant topic, completes your programme. It should present a clear overview of recent literature on the topic of interest and demonstrate your ability to critically evaluate hypotheses and results, present your own views and draw conclusions that may lead to the formulation of new research goals.

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Care & Technology EU Master

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Master programmes

The European Master Care and Technology is a two-year programme for professionals in health care provision. It provides students with the theoretical ability and hands-on expertise to drive innovation in their place of work. Read more…

YEAR 1

During the first year, students are introduced to the field of care and technology. They learn about methods for user-centred design and development. In addition, they gain insight in user-orientation, business and innovation. Focusing on a topic of their choice, students start working on a research and development plan. This is the groundwork for a Master’s thesis that is to be completed at the end of the programme.All practical assignments are related to the student’s own workplace. This means students acquire highly relevant knowledge and skills.

YEAR 2

During the second year, students focus on strategies and methods for implementation. These are demonstrated and used during group assignments on different subjects relevant to the student’s place of work. Students fine-tune their research and development proposal and execute their research and development plan. Next, they write their Master’s thesis. Students conclude the programme with a thesis defence in front of a committee.

THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAMME

Throughout the programme, students conduct research on a topic that is relevant and important to their own workplace. As a result, their Master’s thesis is a valuable document for their organization. It reflects the rich and varied learning environment from which the students benefit during the programme. They develop close relationships with fellow students from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities. They spend seven one-week periods at the campuses of partner institutions participating in the programme. This provides them with first-hand insight into the differences in the area of health and technology within Europe.

Expert in care and technology

The core theme of the European Master Care and Technology is: “Link insight in human functioning to knowledge of technological developments in an innovative and scientific approach using strategies of co-creation to develop new approaches in - long term - care.”

A student who has successfully completed the programme, qualifies as an Expert in Care and Technology. This title reflects the wide range of skills acquired in order to contribute to all phases of the product innovation cycle. Graduates are competent professionals who are able to initiate and implement innovative approaches to health care delivery. They help their organizations move forward.

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