Overview of International Study Programmes and Courses

Period: 2009-2010    Overview of international study programmes and courses   My selection
Social and behavioural sciences
Anthropology
Area and cultural studies
Child psychology
Cognitive sciences
Demography
Development studies
Economics (international)
Ethnic studies
International relations
Migration
Minorities
Political science and government
Population studies
Psychology
Rural studies
Social and community psychology
Sociology
Urban studies
Women studies
 Course  Aids in the 21st Century: A Medical Anthropological Perspective
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1450 per programme 
Duration 2 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Amsterdam Master's in Medical Anthropology
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification M 
Tuition fee € 14400 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  BA European Studies
Characteristics Undergraduate degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification BA 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1575, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2125, non-EU/EEA: € 8000 per year 
Duration 3 year(s) 
Course type Undergraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  Behavioural Science
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Radboud University Nijmegen  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 6000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. Established in 1923 and situated in the oldest city of the Netherlands, it has nine faculties and every year enrols over 17,500 students in 107 study programmes. Our personal style of teaching - offering plenty of opportunity to work closely with instructors and fellow students in small seminars - ensures that the university does not become a mere 'degree factory'. Research: Where scientists come together from different backgrounds, new insights emerge. One of the main strengths of research at our university is the way we forge cooperative links across national and disciplinary boundaries. Our top people are not buried away in their research groups – they derive their strength from a continuous exchange of ideas and results with others working in related areas Our 21 high-quality research institutes, which rank at the forefront of a number of fields, offer unique opportunities to undergraduates, postgraduates and PhD students alike. International cooperation: Radboud University Nijmegen has many contacts with universities throughout the world. Within the framework of their (exchange) programmes, students can study in Europe, the USA or Japan, for example. Teachers and researchers use these professional contacts to ensure that their network remains active.  
 Course  Children, Health and Well-Being: A Cultural Perspective
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1425 per programme 
Duration 2 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Communication Studies (CS)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 7200 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  Culture, Organization and Management
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution VU University Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1620, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1896, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution VU University Amsterdam is a leading European research university, established in 1880 by the statesman and theologian Abraham Kuyper. The first Dutch university free of state and church interference. That heritage fuels our drive to excel and our closeness to the society in which we are rooted. We seek quality in education through structure, personal scale and ample scope for personal ambition and development. Some 23,000 students and 4,500 staff work closely together in pursuit of new knowledge, with scientific research as a key part of the educational process. Our students are challenged to ask critical questions, tackle problems and place what they are learning in a wider philosophical, ethical and social context. Education is provided at three levels: Bachelor’s (BA, BSc), Master’s (MA, MSc) and doctoral (PhD). Twelve faculties share a single campus and cover a wide spectrum of arts, sciences and medicine. We have always encouraged scholars and students to look beyond the boundaries of their own fields. VU University Amsterdam is internationally oriented and offers many multidisciplinary programmes based on outstanding research.  
 Course  Developing New Ways to Care in Social Work
Characteristics Undergraduate non-degree course: An undergraduate programme is any course at the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Christelijke Hogeschool Ede, University of Applied Sciences  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 600 per programme 
Duration 13 week(s) 
Course type Undergraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution The education at the CHE is characterized by the values of relationship, content and responsibility. In the past few years, the CHE has been repeatedly voted the best university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, based on student questionnaires.  
 Course  Governance, Politics, Policy and Practice
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1500 per programme 
Duration 4 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  Human Behaviour in Social Context
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Groningen  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1580, non-EU/EEA: € 9400 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Since its inception in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study paths encourage students and researchers to develop their individual talents. By joining forces and pooling resources with prestigious international partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen plays an important role in the exchange of knowledge.  
 Course  International Advisory Course (IAC)
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Not-funded/Not-approved  
Institution MDF-Training & Consultancy  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 11000 per programme 
Duration 6 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution MDF Training & Consultancy is a global management training and consultancy bureau. Our training services include standard courses, tailor-made courses, facilitation and workshops. We offer courses in the field of Management competencies, Management for Development Results, Result Based Management, Programme Management, Organisational Development, Multi-stakeholder Facilitation, Institutional Development and Training of trainer courses. Our services cover all phases of the policy & project cycle: policy development, identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development interventions. Our approach to training, as well as to consultancy, is of a practical nature, rich in visual elements and with a high degree of participation.  
 Course  Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Utrecht University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8500 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Utrecht University is a top research university, ranked 11th in Europe, and first in the Netherlands in the international ranking of universities of the Jiao Tong University of Shanghai. Utrecht University excels in fundamental research of top international quality, innovative research at the interfaces of disciplines, broad interdisciplinary programmes, and programmes to promote the development of talented young researchers.  
 Course  MA Analysing Europe
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification MA 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1575, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2125, non-EU/EEA: € 11500 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  MA European Public Affairs
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification MA 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1575, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2125, non-EU/EEA: € 11500 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  MA European Studies
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification MA 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1575, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2125, non-EU/EEA: € 11500 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  MA European Studies on Society, Science & Technology
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification MA 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1575, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2125, non-EU/EEA: € 11500 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  Master of Arts in Comparative European Social Studies
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Foreign University: Institutions may offer bachelor’s, master’s and other programmes that have not been accredited by the NVAO, but have been accredited by a university in another country. For example, a master’s programme offered by a university of applied sciences, which cooperates with a recognized British (or other foreign) university that awards the degree. University of Applied Sciences Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (location Maastricht)  
Type of qualification MA 
Tuition fee € 2750 per programme 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Zuyd University is a university of applied sciences, located in the cities of Heerlen, Maastricht and Sittard-Geleen in the southern part of the Netherlands. With more than 13,500 students, it is one of the larger universities of applied sciences in the country. Because of its geographical location near the Belgian and German borders, Zuyd University has a strong international focus. Many international students (about 1800 in 2008) take part in a wide range of courses offered by Zuyd University, as well as in international exchange programmes.  
 Course  Master of Science Programme in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1600, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2100, non-EU/EEA: € 11500 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  Master's Programme in European Communication Science
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1880, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Medicine and Human Rights in Cross-cultural Perspective
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1425 per programme 
Duration 2 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Mphil Social and Behavioural Sciences
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Tilburg University  
Type of qualification MPhil 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 9918 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Tilburg University enjoys the reputation as Europe’s best school for Business, Economics, and Law. Tilburg University also specialises in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It provides high quality education and research at a compact campus with excellent facilities. Tilburg University, founded in 1927, is a fully accredited government financed university with approximately 11,000 students. Its mission is to inspire and challenge students, faculty, staff and alumni by providing high quality, innovative and internationally oriented education and research. The university has six faculties: Economics and Business Administration, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Humanities, TiasNimbas Business School, Catholic Theology. In addition to these faculties, it has a number of well-established research institutes and graduate schools. Tilburg University hosts more than 800 international students from more than 65 countries. With a network of 185 partner universities around the world, it sends approximately 350 students abroad every year. Tilburg University campus provides an inspiring environment for all students and staff, with an extensive technological infrastructure. Students have free access to the internet, available at any of the 750 student workstations, internet cafes, wireless areas on campus, and the Montesquieu E-learning centre. The state-of-the-art library, considered one of the best in Europe, is equipped with everything modern technology can provide, and it accommodates 1,000 students.  
 Course  MSc Applied Communication Science
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Wageningen University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8250 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Wageningen University Wageningen UR is a unique international organisation that combines academic, strategic and applied research with innovative education at BSc, MSc and PhD levels. Wageningen University is one of the leading international universities with courses in the field of healthy nutrition and living environment. It aims to improve the quality of life by focusing on three main themes: health, lifestyle & livelihood, food & food production and living environment. Wageningen University offers a wide range of study options in the fields of climate, energy, water, environment, nutrition, health, landscape and animals. These fields are approached from various perspectives such as economics, management, research, product development, technology and international cooperation. International Wageningen University attracts students from more than 100 countries (1108 international students). It holds a top five position in the worldwide publication index in the field of agriculture, plants, animals and environment. Wageningen University has many partners in the field of education and research in more than 70 countries, including double degrees, short courses, student exchange and internships. Ranking Wageningen University is in the top 150 of all universities in the world published by the Times Higher Education Supplement. For the fifth year in a row, Wageningen University is number one of fourteen Dutch universities in the Guide of Dutch Higher Education.  
 Course  MSc in Criminology (International Crimes and Criminology)
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution VU University Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1836, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution VU University Amsterdam is a leading European research university, established in 1880 by the statesman and theologian Abraham Kuyper. The first Dutch university free of state and church interference. That heritage fuels our drive to excel and our closeness to the society in which we are rooted. We seek quality in education through structure, personal scale and ample scope for personal ambition and development. Some 23,000 students and 4,500 staff work closely together in pursuit of new knowledge, with scientific research as a key part of the educational process. Our students are challenged to ask critical questions, tackle problems and place what they are learning in a wider philosophical, ethical and social context. Education is provided at three levels: Bachelor’s (BA, BSc), Master’s (MA, MSc) and doctoral (PhD). Twelve faculties share a single campus and cover a wide spectrum of arts, sciences and medicine. We have always encouraged scholars and students to look beyond the boundaries of their own fields. VU University Amsterdam is internationally oriented and offers many multidisciplinary programmes based on outstanding research.  
 Course  MSc in Human Resource Studies
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Tilburg University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 9918 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Tilburg University enjoys the reputation as Europe’s best school for Business, Economics, and Law. Tilburg University also specialises in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It provides high quality education and research at a compact campus with excellent facilities. Tilburg University, founded in 1927, is a fully accredited government financed university with approximately 11,000 students. Its mission is to inspire and challenge students, faculty, staff and alumni by providing high quality, innovative and internationally oriented education and research. The university has six faculties: Economics and Business Administration, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Humanities, TiasNimbas Business School, Catholic Theology. In addition to these faculties, it has a number of well-established research institutes and graduate schools. Tilburg University hosts more than 800 international students from more than 65 countries. With a network of 185 partner universities around the world, it sends approximately 350 students abroad every year. Tilburg University campus provides an inspiring environment for all students and staff, with an extensive technological infrastructure. Students have free access to the internet, available at any of the 750 student workstations, internet cafes, wireless areas on campus, and the Montesquieu E-learning centre. The state-of-the-art library, considered one of the best in Europe, is equipped with everything modern technology can provide, and it accommodates 1,000 students.  
 Course  MSc in Leisure Studies
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Tilburg University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 9918 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Tilburg University enjoys the reputation as Europe’s best school for Business, Economics, and Law. Tilburg University also specialises in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It provides high quality education and research at a compact campus with excellent facilities. Tilburg University, founded in 1927, is a fully accredited government financed university with approximately 11,000 students. Its mission is to inspire and challenge students, faculty, staff and alumni by providing high quality, innovative and internationally oriented education and research. The university has six faculties: Economics and Business Administration, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Humanities, TiasNimbas Business School, Catholic Theology. In addition to these faculties, it has a number of well-established research institutes and graduate schools. Tilburg University hosts more than 800 international students from more than 65 countries. With a network of 185 partner universities around the world, it sends approximately 350 students abroad every year. Tilburg University campus provides an inspiring environment for all students and staff, with an extensive technological infrastructure. Students have free access to the internet, available at any of the 750 student workstations, internet cafes, wireless areas on campus, and the Montesquieu E-learning centre. The state-of-the-art library, considered one of the best in Europe, is equipped with everything modern technology can provide, and it accommodates 1,000 students.  
 Course  MSc in Organisation Studies
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Tilburg University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 9918 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Tilburg University enjoys the reputation as Europe’s best school for Business, Economics, and Law. Tilburg University also specialises in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It provides high quality education and research at a compact campus with excellent facilities. Tilburg University, founded in 1927, is a fully accredited government financed university with approximately 11,000 students. Its mission is to inspire and challenge students, faculty, staff and alumni by providing high quality, innovative and internationally oriented education and research. The university has six faculties: Economics and Business Administration, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Humanities, TiasNimbas Business School, Catholic Theology. In addition to these faculties, it has a number of well-established research institutes and graduate schools. Tilburg University hosts more than 800 international students from more than 65 countries. With a network of 185 partner universities around the world, it sends approximately 350 students abroad every year. Tilburg University campus provides an inspiring environment for all students and staff, with an extensive technological infrastructure. Students have free access to the internet, available at any of the 750 student workstations, internet cafes, wireless areas on campus, and the Montesquieu E-learning centre. The state-of-the-art library, considered one of the best in Europe, is equipped with everything modern technology can provide, and it accommodates 1,000 students.  
 Course  MSc Sociology
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Tilburg University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 9918 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Tilburg University enjoys the reputation as Europe’s best school for Business, Economics, and Law. Tilburg University also specialises in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It provides high quality education and research at a compact campus with excellent facilities. Tilburg University, founded in 1927, is a fully accredited government financed university with approximately 11,000 students. Its mission is to inspire and challenge students, faculty, staff and alumni by providing high quality, innovative and internationally oriented education and research. The university has six faculties: Economics and Business Administration, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Humanities, TiasNimbas Business School, Catholic Theology. In addition to these faculties, it has a number of well-established research institutes and graduate schools. Tilburg University hosts more than 800 international students from more than 65 countries. With a network of 185 partner universities around the world, it sends approximately 350 students abroad every year. Tilburg University campus provides an inspiring environment for all students and staff, with an extensive technological infrastructure. Students have free access to the internet, available at any of the 750 student workstations, internet cafes, wireless areas on campus, and the Montesquieu E-learning centre. The state-of-the-art library, considered one of the best in Europe, is equipped with everything modern technology can provide, and it accommodates 1,000 students.  
 Course  Psychology
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 2094, non-EU/EEA: € 11500 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  Public Economics and Empirical Analysis
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1500 per programme 
Duration 4 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  Public Policy Analysis
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1500 per programme 
Duration 4 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  Research Master's Programme in Communication Science
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1880, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Research Master's Programme in Human Geography, Planning and Development Studies
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1880, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Research Master's Programme in Metropolitan Studies
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1880, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Research Master's Programme in Social Sciences
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA < 30 years: € 1565, EU/EEA >= 30 years: € 1880, non-EU/EEA: € 9000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Risk and Uncertainty
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Maastricht University  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1500 per programme 
Duration 4 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Maastricht University, founded in 1976, is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where most programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are the core values of Maastricht University. Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, generating students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels. Maastricht University has approximately 12,000 students, of which 37% comes from abroad. The total number of staff is approximately 3500, of which 15% has a foreign nationality. Maastricht University offers 16 bachelors programmes, over 40 masters programmes, 21 graduate programmes for professionals and tailor-made PhD programmes. Most programmes are taught entirely in English. In Maastricht, students live in one of Europe’s oldest and safest cities, close to cities such as Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin. The city is well known for the Maastricht Treaty (1992), which marked the establishment of the European Union.  
 Course  Social and Cultural Science
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Radboud University Nijmegen  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 6000 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. Established in 1923 and situated in the oldest city of the Netherlands, it has nine faculties and every year enrols over 17,500 students in 107 study programmes. Our personal style of teaching - offering plenty of opportunity to work closely with instructors and fellow students in small seminars - ensures that the university does not become a mere 'degree factory'. Research: Where scientists come together from different backgrounds, new insights emerge. One of the main strengths of research at our university is the way we forge cooperative links across national and disciplinary boundaries. Our top people are not buried away in their research groups – they derive their strength from a continuous exchange of ideas and results with others working in related areas Our 21 high-quality research institutes, which rank at the forefront of a number of fields, offer unique opportunities to undergraduates, postgraduates and PhD students alike. International cooperation: Radboud University Nijmegen has many contacts with universities throughout the world. Within the framework of their (exchange) programmes, students can study in Europe, the USA or Japan, for example. Teachers and researchers use these professional contacts to ensure that their network remains active.  
 Course  Social Policy and Social Interventions
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Accredited or recognized by NVAO: NVAO is the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by means of accrediting study programmes. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution Utrecht University  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1565, non-EU/EEA: € 8500 per year 
Duration 1 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution Utrecht University is a top research university, ranked 11th in Europe, and first in the Netherlands in the international ranking of universities of the Jiao Tong University of Shanghai. Utrecht University excels in fundamental research of top international quality, innovative research at the interfaces of disciplines, broad interdisciplinary programmes, and programmes to promote the development of talented young researchers.  
 Course  Social Systems Evaluation and Survey Research
Characteristics Postgraduate degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level, for example a master's degree. Registered by CROHO: Study programmes which are accredited by the NVAO are registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch). Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Twente  
Type of qualification MSc 
Tuition fee EU/EEA: € 1620, non-EU/EEA: € 7200 per year 
Duration 2 year(s) 
Course type Postgraduate degree course 
Information about the institution The University of Twente offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads include engineering, energy, health, sustainability, and safity. On 1 January 2010 the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) became the sixth faculty of the University of Twente. The Faculty provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC’s activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 faculty and staff and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. Only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam, it is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student thinktank Create Tomorrow. The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research master’s and PhD programmes are closely linked with the University’s world leading research and break through innovations.  
 Course  Social, Cultural and Historical Dimensions of Infectious Disease
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1425 per programme 
Duration 2 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Summer Institute on Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 2000 per programme 
Duration 2 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Research University Government-funded: An institution funded by the Government, entitled to award officially recognized degrees and legally protected titles to graduates of their accredited programmes. The list of all government-funded institutions can be found in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (www.ib-groep.nl, in Dutch).  
Institution University of Amsterdam  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 2300 per programme 
Duration 4 week(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution Students at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are challenged intellectually by a comprehensive academic curriculum. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers challenges and opportunities for your education as well as for your future career. The University of Amsterdam is a an internationally oriented research university with approximately 27,000 students, 5,000 staff and seven major faculties, covering Economics and Business, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Medical Sciences, Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The UvA offers over 240 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Over 80 master’s programmes are fully taught in English. As a student, you choose whatever suits your talents, interests and ambitions, if necessary counselled by the UvA advisers. In the field of academic research, the UvA has a reputation to uphold. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. The UvA has always encouraged international cooperation, and has more than 3,000 international students and researchers from over 100 countries. The UvA is a large university, but it has preserved its small scale in the institutes in which students work. Many of the study programmes are housed in the centre of Amsterdam. The city itself is a centre of culture and media and an international focal point for economic activity. In short: The University of Amsterdam offers a huge range of courses, a top-class academic education, inspiring surroundings and personal guidance. At the UvA you will develop your personality and intellect alike.  
 Course  The Human Factor in Development (HFD)
Characteristics Postgraduate non-degree course: A postgraduate programme is any programme above the bachelor's degree level. A non-degree course does not lead to a degree, but to a certificate or diploma. Not-funded/Not-approved  
Institution MDF-Training & Consultancy  
Type of qualification Certificate 
Tuition fee € 1200 per programme 
Duration 3 day(s) 
Course type Postgraduate non-degree course 
Information about the institution MDF Training & Consultancy is a global management training and consultancy bureau. Our training services include standard courses, tailor-made courses, facilitation and workshops. We offer courses in the field of Management competencies, Management for Development Results, Result Based Management, Programme Management, Organisational Development, Multi-stakeholder Facilitation, Institutional Development and Training of trainer courses. Our services cover all phases of the policy & project cycle: policy development, identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development interventions. Our approach to training, as well as to consultancy, is of a practical nature, rich in visual elements and with a high degree of participation.