European Studies

The Research Master in European Studies involves a two-year interdisciplinary curriculum geared towards the theoretical and practical problems of the European integration process. It differs from other research master's in the field by combining the social and cultural sciences and by its distinctive didactic model. Its international character is not only reflected in the use of English as the language of instruction but also in its close cooperation with other international universities through student and staff exchange, and with EU institutions, other Brussels-based actors and national administrations of the EU member states. This is a two-year programme taught in English.

Instruction modes

literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, lecture, working group, workshop, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Strong academic abilities, as testified by the quality of specimens of bachelor's work and GPA. A strong base of knowledge of European history, the European policy process, the institutional structure of the European Union and theories and methods of social and political science

Other requirements

1. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Strong academic abilities, as testified by the quality of specimens of bachelor's work and GPA. A strong base of knowledge of European history, the European policy process, the institutional structure of the European Union and theories and methods of social and political science
2. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) a bachelor's degree from a European Studies programme or a relevant academic field (political science, international relations, international law, international economics, contemporary history, cultural studies)
3. schriftelijk verzoek a letter of motivation indicating why you have chosen the Research Master European Studies at Maastricht University, why you expect that you will be able to complete the programme successfully, and what you feel you can contribute to the field
4. cijferlijst a certified transcript of academic records (with certified translation for languages other than English, Dutch, German or French)
5. taaltoets cijfer Non-native speakers or applicants who have their undergraduate degree in a language other than English must have one of the following language qualifications: *IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 *TOEFL with a minimum score of 575 (paper-based), 232 (computer-based) and 90 (internet-based) *Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (grade A, B, C) *Cambridge Advanced Certificate (grade A, B, C+) *a grade in writing skills of at least 6,5 (ielts), 25 (toefl). Students with a Cambridge certificate need to hand in a proof of their partial results.