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European Studies

Understand Europe. Study Euroculture.

All applications must be submitted through Euroculture's own website.

Society, Politics, and Culture in a Global Context: Euroculture is a one-of-a-kind, two-year (120 ECTS), fully English-taught, international Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in European Studies . As one of the longest-running Erasmus Mundus programmes with over 25 years of experience, Euroculture takes a leading role in offering high-quality and innovative Master-level education to a global audience of students. With over 1600 alumni from over 70 different countries , students of Euroculture join not just a Master programme, but a global community of motivated professionals and academics with a keen understanding of the most pressing societal issues facing Europe and the world today.

Euroculture's interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on Political Science, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, History, Law, International Relations, and more . The programme prepares you for sectors such as diplomacy, international business, research, journalism, cultural management, and European administration. Euroculture has been recognized as a Master of Excellence and a Flagship Programme by the European Commission.

Facts & Figures
Degree
MA in European Studies
Course type
Master
Duration
24 months (120 ECTS)
Croho code
60847
Language of instruction
English
Start
Faculty
Arts
Why study this programme in Groningen?

Euroculture in Groningen is proud of being a founding member of the Euroculture programme (1999), and of its achievements as Programme of Excellence. From 2010 onwards, we have been continuously ranked as (one of the) best European Studies Programme(s) in the Netherlands based on the Master Keuzegids. In 2023, Euroculture Groningen was once again noted as being the top-rated Master programme in European Studies in the Netherlands based on the NSE results.

The international staff of Euroculture hold doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines, such as history, cultural studies, political science, European law, European studies and international relations. The academic and research focus in Groningen is the notion of cultural identity and its relation to European integration in all its dimensions. Concepts such as “Europeanisation” and “Citizenship” are important elements in seminars. Trans-Atlantic relations and East Asia feature prominently in Groningen too.

Groningen is also an excellent choice of residence because this university town is lively and pleasant, with about 1 out 5 inhabitants being a student. For students, there are many excellent facilities, not only for studying (ICT, library, Placement Office, International Office), but also for sports, entertainment and leisure.

Programme
  • Core Fields of European Culture (1st semester)
  • Eurocompetence I (1st semester)
  • 2nd semester ABROAD
  • Eurocompetence II (2nd semester)
  • Intensive Programme (a 7-day summer school taking place at the end of the 2nd semester)
Semesters
CoursesCourse Catalog >1a1b2a2b
Cultural History: Domains of European Identity (10 EC)
Eurocompetence I (5 EC)
The Cultural Construction of Europe: Language, Art and Thought (5 EC)
The Political and Legal Construction of Europe (10 EC)
Eurocompetence II (5 EC)
Intensive Programme Euroculture (5 EC)
Research Seminar I: Representing Europe (10 EC)
Research Seminar II: Integration Processes (10 EC)
Theory & Methodology (10 EC)
  • Work Placement (Professional Track) or additional Research Seminars (Research Track) (semester 3)
  • Thesis Portfolio (semester 3)
  • Eurocompetence III: Project Application Writing (semester 4)
  • MA thesis (semester 4)
Semesters
CoursesCourse Catalog >1a1b2a2b
Euroculture Internship and Report (25 EC, optional)
Master's Thesis Euroculture: Research (5 EC)
Eurocompetence III (5 EC)
Master's Thesis Euroculture: Writing (25 EC)

Study load

Each semester has a different structure, and each university has its own academic culture and approach to the number of contact hours per week. Please contact euroculture rug.nl or find out more on euroculturemaster.eu if you have questions about the study culture in Euroculture.

Curriculum

In the first semester, students gain multidisciplinary knowledge about the European integration process and attend a practical module (Eurocompetence I). For the second semester, students in Groningen attend a methodology course, Eurocompetence II, and a research seminar. In the third semester, students opt for either a Research or a Professional Track and submit a Thesis Portfolio. The last semester consists of writing a thesis and completing Eurocompetence III (Project or PhD application).

Programme options
Professional (track)

In the 3rd semester, students can opt for a work placement.

The work placement is a follow-up of Eurocompetence I and II and links theoretical knowledge, skills and understanding with practical experience - transferring this knowledge to a non-academic audience.

Students who opt for this track, will conduct it at an organisation or an institution relevant to Euroculture. This placement can be completed at either international or national organisations and institutions.

The Euroculture placement coordinator and the Placement Office of the Faculty of Arts can assist you in finding a suitable placement provider, as well as with the administrative procedures.

For a an overview of placement organisations, see: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/careers

More information about this option

Research (track)

If you choose this track for the 3rd semester, you will attend research courses either at a non-EU partner university (limited number of places for EU students only) or at any EU partner university.

The Euroculture Research Track is a follow-up of Research Seminars (2nd semester), which deepens the student's theoretical knowledge, skills and understanding, and preferably relates to the student's MA thesis topic. This track is especially suited to students who would like to continue with a PhD or (academic) research career after completion of the Euroculture programme.

Notes:

  • A limited number of places /scholarships are offered for the research track outside of Europe (selection applies). European students apply for 2 non-EU partner universities of their choice. Admission to the research track depends on the students' merit, ambitions and motivation.
  • Each student who want to attend the RT at a European partner university submits an individual RT proposal before the 3rd semester, to be approved by the Euroculture Exam Commission.

RESEARCH TRACK IN GRONINGEN:

  • Research Seminar Dimensions of Citizenship (10 ECTS)
  • Research Studio (5 ECTS)
  • Thesis Portfolio (5 ECTS)
  • Elective courses (10 ECTS)

Study abroad

  • Study abroad is required
  • For an average of 20 weeks
  • Maximum of 90 EC

Semester 1: Students opt for one of our eight partner universities in Europe. This can be (but does not have to be) Groningen!

Semester 2: Students continue their programme at another one of our eight partner universities in Europe.

Semester 3: Students opt for our Research Track with any European partner university, or choose to pursue the Internship Track at a relevant institution.

Semester 4: Students return to either their first or second semester university to finish their

Entry requirements

Transfer options

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Study programmeOrganizationTransition
Arts and Culture StudiesAll Research universities

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American StudiesAll Research universities

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Arts and CultureAll Research universities

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Duitse Taal en CultuurAll Research universities

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Engelse Taal en CultuurAll Research universities

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English Language and CultureAll Research universities

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European Law SchoolAll Research universities

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European StudiesAll Research universities

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European Languages and CulturesAll Research universities

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Film and Literary StudiesAll Research universities

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History (part-time)All Research universities

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International and European LawAll Research universities

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International Relations and International OrganizationAll Research universities

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Arts, Culture and MediaAll Research universities

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Art HistoryAll Research universities

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Liberal Arts and SciencesAll Research universities

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Minorities & MultilingualismAll Research universities

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Dutch Language and CultureAll Research universities

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Political ScienceAll Research universities

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Juridische BestuurskundeAll Research universities

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Religious StudiesAll Research universities

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Romaanse Talen en CulturenAll Research universities

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Scandinavische Talen en CulturenAll Research universities

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Slavische Talen en CulturenAll Research universities

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Human Geography and Urban and Regional PlanningAll Research universities

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SociologyAll Research universities

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Taal- en CultuurstudiesAll Research universities

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TheologyAll Research universities

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PhilosophyAll Research universities

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Media StudiesAll Research universities

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Study programmeOrganizationTransition
Communication and Information StudiesUniversity of Groningen

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English Language and CultureUniversity of Groningen

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American StudiesUniversity of Groningen

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European Languages and CulturesUniversity of Groningen

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PhilosophyUniversity of Groningen

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History (part-time)University of Groningen

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Human Geography and PlanningUniversity of Groningen

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International and European LawUniversity of Groningen

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Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website, https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/

International Relations and International OrganizationUniversity of Groningen

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Interested students should apply through Euroculture's website, https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/

Juridische BestuurskundeUniversity of Groningen

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Arts, Culture and MediaUniversity of Groningen

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Art HistoryUniversity of Groningen

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Media StudiesUniversity of Groningen

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Liberal Arts and SciencesUniversity of Groningen

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Minorities & MultilingualismUniversity of Groningen

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Dutch Language and CultureUniversity of Groningen

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TheologyUniversity of Groningen

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SociologyUniversity of Groningen

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Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

Candidates must have completed an academic BA degree in either the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences or in a relevant discipline to Euroculture, e.g: European Studies, History, International Relations, Cultural Studies, Literature, Sociology, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication and Media Studies, International/ European Law, Theology.

grade list

An overview of the results achieved so far within the Bachelor's degree programme and/or other university degree programmes is required

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

language test

Additional requirements English: A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 92 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), TOEFL cBT score of 237, TOEFL pBT score of 580, or an IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.

reference letter

Two recommendation letters: submitted in two separate files. One of these letters has to be an academic letter, the other one might be from a relevant non-academic organization, or company (former employer). The letters should be written in English (regardless of the university you apply for), dated, printed on the official letterhead of the institution(s) the applicant is from and signed by the referee: contain the referee's affiliation, their contact details and explicitly mention their relation to the applicant.

(motivation-) letter

A letter outlining the prospective student's motivation for selecting the programme (max. 1 page).

other admission requirements

Additional application requirements and conditions, as well as extensive information on the application procedure, may be found on our Consortium Website: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/application-procedure

Registration procedure

Note: it's not possible to start in February. For more information, please contact the study advisor.

Numerus Fixus

This programme has a numerus fixus with a maximum of 30 attendees a year.

Selection procedure

Our Admissions Criteria can be found on our website: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/application-procedure

Erasmus Mundus applicants have to apply before the January 10 deadline. After this date, only self-funded applicants are considered. We accept students on a rolling basis, starting from March 1 onwards.

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

Candidates must have completed an academic BA degree in either the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences or in a relevant discipline to Euroculture, e.g: European Studies, History, International Relations, Cultural Studies, Literature, Sociology, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication and Media Studies, International/ European Law, Theology.

grade list

An overview of the results achieved so far within the Bachelor's degree programme and/or other university degree programmes is required

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

language test

Additional requirements English: A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 92 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), TOEFL cBT score of 237, TOEFL pBT score of 580, or an IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.

reference letter

Two recommendation letters: submitted in two separate files. One of these letters has to be an academic letter, the other one might be from a relevant non-academic organization, or company (former employer). The letters should be written in English (regardless of the university you apply for), dated, printed on the official letterhead of the institution(s) the applicant is from and signed by the referee: contain the referee's affiliation, their contact details and explicitly mention their relation to the applicant.

(motivation-) letter

A letter outlining the prospective student's motivation for selecting the programme (max. 1 page).

other admission requirements

Additional application requirements and conditions, as well as extensive information on the application procedure, may be found on our Consortium Website: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/application-procedure

Language requirements

ExamMinimum score
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)C1
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)C2
IELTS overall band6.5
TOEFL paper based580
TOEFL computer based237
TOEFL internet based92

Numerus Fixus

This programme has a numerus fixus with a maximum of 30 attendees a year.

Selection procedure

Our Admissions Criteria can be found on our website: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/application-procedure

Erasmus Mundus applicants have to apply before the January 10 deadline. After this date, only self-funded applicants are considered. We accept students on a rolling basis, starting from March 1 onwards.

Tuition fees

For the most up-to-date information on fees, please go to: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/tuition-fees

  • Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

A limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available. The deadline for scholarship applications is 10 January. Please see more information on Erasmus Mundus grants here: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/erasmus-mundus-scholarship

  • Self-financing students

Applications coming in after the 1 March deadline will be continuously evaluated on a rolling basis. We suggest applying before May 01 to ensure you will be able to attend the university of your choice. Places are granted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Practical information for:

After your studies

Job prospects

Euroculture prepares graduates for professions and research careers where knowledge of contemporary Europe and the European Union institutions are of relevance.

Due to the multi- and interdisciplinary nature of the Euroculture programme, its graduates find work in a broad range of sectors where expert knowledge of present Europe and European integration processes is required. A number of our graduates have also undertaken further studies on doctoral level.

The focus of the programme is on cultural and social developments, the political process of European integration, values, citizenship and cultural identity within Europe and its correlations with the wider world. Euroculture teaches students the methods and skills required to identify the European dimensions of social problems, to critically assess and interpret information about European institutions and organisations, and to understand the cultural aspects and factors that play a key role in the process of European identity formation and integration.

Career Prospects

Euroculture alumni have found employment in the following areas/organisations:

  • EU institutions
  • International and national organisations (non-governmental, non-profit, foundations)
  • Universities, education and research institutions
  • Embassies and ministeries all over the world
  • Media, journalism, publishing, libraries
  • Cultural (management) organisations
  • Foreign trade organisations
  • Political parties, foundations and associations
  • City and regional planning, local and regional cultural projects
  • Centres for minorities and minority rights

Job examples

Research

Research in Euroculture

Our Euroculture staff conducts various research projects in the interdisciplinary field of Euroculture, also within larger projects with the partner universities of the consortium.

Articles from Euroculture scholars presented at the IP 2012 in Deusto published.

Articles from Euroculture scholars and keynote speakers (among which Dr. Janny de Jong, UG) that were presented at the Intensive Programme 2012 at the University of Deusto (Spain) have been published. The best Intensive Programme papers are always published in an annual volume, which can be found here: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/programme-outline/intensive-programme

First book in Euroculture Studies published in May 2013

"Europe Space for transcultural Existence" is the first of a new series of publications “Studies in Euroculture” . The book is jointly edited by Janny de Jong and Margriet van der Waal (Groningen) and Martin Tamcke and Lars Klein (Göttingen). The publisher is Göttingen University Press.

The articles in this publication explore different dimensions of the field of Euroculture: it includes topics such as cosmopolitanism, cultural memory and traumatic past(s), colonial heritage, democratization and Europeanization as well as the concept of (European) identity in various disciplinary contexts such as law and the social sciences.

The book is available in print and as online publication.

Students' Research

During the master's programme students acquire knowledge in the Euroculture field of research and conduct their own research. These research projects are integrated in the methodology course, the research seminars as well as the master's thesis. Students opting for the Research Track will be trained in writing a PhD application (Eurocompetence III).

The department encourages students to participate in many conferences and symposia in the area of Euroculture and European Studies. The Programme's own main event is the Intensive Programme, a 7-day summer school where all students present their own papers. Since the 2010 IP, the best students papers have been published annually.

These publications can be found under Euroculture consortium publications at the University of Groningen website.

Examples of Euroculture MA theses can be found in the Euroculture thesis repository.

Find additional information on the research of our staff below.

Euroculture Staff: profiles and research

Janny de Jong (Department of History)

James Leigh (Department of History of Government; Politics in modern times, Department of Euroculture)

Herman Voogsgeerd (Department of International Relations and International Organization)

Margriet van der Waal (Department of History of Government & Politics in modern times, Department of Euroculture)

Senka Neuman-Stanivukovic (Department of International Relations and International Organization)

Marek Neuman (Department of International Relations and International Organization)

Yuliya Hilevych (Department of Economic and Social History at the University of Groningen)

Maryse Helbert (Department of International Political Economy)

Rachel Johnston-White (Department of History)

Stefan Couperus (European Politics and Society)

Ron Holzhacker (Department of International Relations and International organization)

Josh Prada (Language Proficiency in European Languages and Cultures)

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I applied to the MA Euroculture, because I felt my IR studies were excessively theoretical and I needed a more practical approach

Tell us about yourself and your work. Where are you originally from?

That is a difficult question actually: I am from the Hungarian minority in Transylvania (Romania). I consider myself Hungarian but I have never lived in Hungary. I started my first Higher Education in Cluj-Napoca in English, at the Babes-Bolyai University, European Studies Faculty.

I was a Blue Book trainee in the European Commission, DG Education and Culture, Unit Higher Education while finishing my last semester of Euroculture in Groningen. During the last month of the internship, I started applying to different organizations. The European Association for International Education called me back and I attended an interview in Amsterdam for a full position as a knowledge development assistant. There was three weeks between my internship and the start of the job, but I was hired before I was done in Brussels. The connection with my job is that I studied at four different universities in four countries so I had a lot of experience with internationalisation already when they hired me in DG EAC as a trainee. Having five months of policy and programme experience in the EC led me to apply for the position at the EAIE, where I also work on higher education and internationalisation.

What was your career path being an international alumni?

As a European Studies student in Cluj Napoca I was lucky to be able/ encouraged by the faculty to complete shorter and longer exchanges during my Bachelor. After finishing my Erasmus semester in Prague in 2016, I was in love with studying and living abroad, so I was sure I would apply somewhere different for my master studies. I wanted to experience something other than Central Europe this time, so The Netherlands was an obvious option considering the tuition fees and cost of living.

I was interested in European Studies and IR programmes, but the criteria restrained me a bit: even though my overall English exam (IELTS, C1) results were high, my writing was under 7.5, thus I could not apply to the research tracks or some more specific programmes. In the end, I was admitted to IRIO and accepted the offer without hesitation.

Months later, writing my IRIO thesis, I noticed the Euroculture poster on the corridor of the Harmoniegebouw. I applied, because I felt my IR studies were excessively theoretical and I need a more practical approach to find a job later in life, as I knew I am not PhD material. I talked with some alumni and student ambassadors and they convinced me that this is the right master if I am looking for practical experience.

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Agnese Olmati

For me, Euroculture was an incredible multicultural experience that provided me with so many stimuli and challenges and that was key to step out of my comfort zone and broaden my horizons.

Being passionate about EU affairs and willing to work in an international environment, I found that graduating from Euroculture helped me to find jobs matching my interests.

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There was a close link between my traineeship and the first “real” job after graduating!

Tell us about yourself and your work. Where are you originally from?

I am Iida Honen, 27 years old, originally from Finland. I got my joint master’s degree from the University of Groningen and The University of Strasbourg (in France) in November 2020. Right now I am living in Brussels where I have worked since September 2020. I am working at the European Parliament as an assistant to a Finnish Member of the European Parliament. I actually started my job as a trainee last September but the traineeship quickly turned into a job - mainly because there was a lack of time and knowledge for communication in my MEP’s office and I managed to fill that gap. So there was definitely a close link between my traineeship and the first “real” job after graduating!

What was your career path as an international alumna?

I have also done another traineeship earlier - during my studies - from September 2019 until February 2020. This traineeship took place at Finland’s Permanent Representation to UNESCO and I worked for the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Even though this traineeship did not really create an actual job for me, it was my first step in the field of international cooperation/politics and it contributed to getting my next internship at the European Parliament without a doubt.

I did my master’s degree in European Studies at the University of Groningen. I studied in the Erasmus Mundus Euroculture programme, which meant that I actually only spent one of my four semesters physically in Groningen: during the programme you study in two different European universities. My other university was the University of Strasbourg where I started the programme in autumn 2018. The semester that I spent in Groningen was spring 2019.

Read more about Iida and her international career!

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Christoph Niggemeier

My Euroculture Master improved my academic thinking and consolidated my opinions about the idea of Europe. Working with my cohort still definitely has an impact on my team management skills.

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After living around and outside Europe for five years, UG alumnus Giulio Baroni moved to Italy and now works as a Project Manager at an NGO.

After living around and outside Europe for five years, UG alumnus Giulio Baroni moved to Italy and now works as a Project Manager at an NGO. He talks about his work and how his studies and experiences contributed to his current position.

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Virginia Stuart-Taylor

Before Euroculture, I really struggled to get roles in the UK Government, possibly because my CV wasn't that relevant to the public sector. I believe that Euroculture gave me the headspace, confidence and focus to plan and execute my career switch from the private sector into the public sector, as well as the EU-specific knowledge to excel in the EU-related roles I've had over the last 6 years.

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University of Groningen OCW/Talent Grant Faculty of Arts

Are you a non-EU/EEA student starting a Master's programme at the Faculty of Arts? If so, you could qualify for the University of Groningen OCW/Talent Grant, Faculty of Arts, a partial scholarship which helps you to finance your studies.

(OCW=Dutch Ministry of Education)

Read more on the University of Groningen OCW/Talent Grant Faculty of Arts

University of Groningen Orange Tulip Scholarship/Talent Grant of Faculty of Arts


Are you a non-EU/EEA student from Russia, India or Indonesia, starting a Master's programme at the Faculty of Arts? If so, you could qualify for the University of Groningen OTS/Talent Grant, Faculty of Arts, a partial scholarship which helps you to finance your studies.

Read more about the OTS/Talent Grant Faculty of Arts.

Holland Scholarship

Are you an international student from a non EU/EEA member state starting a Research Master's programme or Erasmus Mundus Master's programme at the Faculty of Arts? If so, you could qualify for the Holland Scholarship, a partial scholarship which helps you to finance your studies.

Read more on the NL Scholarship.

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Study associations

Arete

Arete is the alumni organization of the Euroculture programme, managed by alumni and students. Its main purpose is to form a Euroculture network in order to keep in touch with each other and provide opportunities for exchanges and meet-ups.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4539665/

The Euroculturer

In October 2012, Euroculture students and alumni have launched a the new Euroculture online magazine : The Euroculturer
The Euroculturer is ran by students and alumni of the Euroculture programme. The Euroculturer was established in June 2012 by an initiative of a current Euroculture student with three founding vision, to contribute, to connect, and to grow. Targeted readers and contributors are those from 12 Euroculture partner universities throughout the world. The Euroculture consortium is involved in that it officially acknowledges the magazine and supports it with yearly funding for web maintenance.
https://euroculturer.eu/
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Student profile

A Euroculture student is someone who is:

  • eager to study the implications of the European integration process in an interdisciplinary manner
  • open-minded about interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds
  • curious about studying abroad and experiencing different academic environments
Study support

Euroculture has a Study Advisor and Extensive Practical Support

If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. He or she knows all the ins and outs of the program and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems. Contact them at euroculture rug.nl.

Additionally, Euroculture is home to the Euroculture Secretariat, and is able to assist you with a variety of other administrative processes, such as tuition fee payment, university registration, housing, and matters related to an Erasmus+ grant and your second-semester mobility.