Emancipation, the recognition of differences, and awareness of intersections of gender with other factors of identity making (class, race, age, sexuality, etc.) are crucial tools in analysing social and cultural relations in today’s postcolonial and post-secular societies. Gender Studies provides you with an interdisciplinary understanding of these tools, as well as advanced analytical skills. You will be trained within an internationally diverse cohort of students and academic staff to become a professionally successful 'agent of change'.
Theory and practice
Your education in gender studies will combine theoretical knowledge with its practical application in all parts of the programme. You will develop research skills through intensive coursework and participate in an internship that combines your subject matter interests with professional experience. Theory and practice come together in your final thesis project, which serves to synthesise your one-year experience in gender studies at Utrecht University.
Why this programme in Utrecht?
The programme appealed to me thanks to the practical nature of the course, combining an internship with theoretical studies, as well as its excellent reputation.
Leading in education
Utrecht University offers a Bachelor-level courses, two Master’s, and PhD studies in Gender Studies. The Graduate Gender Programme is widely recognised to be a key player in education with regard to women’s, gender, and postcolonial studies. Our staff played an important role in developing the ATGENDER Tuning brochure, an official document published by the European Commission with guidelines to assess the quality of gender- and ethnicity-oriented programmes. Our extensive networks of academic and research exchange partners offer you the opportunity to pursue studies and research through numerous organisations in the Netherlands and abroad.
Utrecht University:
- Coordinates the Netherlands Research School of Gender Studies.
- Coordinates the Postcolonial Studies Initiative (PCI).
- Hosts Terra Critica - Interdisciplinary Network on the Critical Humanities.
Furthermore, the programme participates in:
- GEMMA, the Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme in Women’s and Gender Studies.
- ATGENDER - The European Association for Gender Research, Education and Documentation.
- RINGS - International Research Network of Institutions and Advanced Gender Studies.
- InterGender - Research school in Interdisciplinary Gender Studies.
Key facts
- Degree:
- Arts & Culture
- Language of instruction:
- English
- Mode of study:
- Full-time, Part-time
- Study duration:
- 1 year, 2 years (part-time)
- Start:
- September
- Tuition fees:
- Dutch and other EU/EEA students (statutory fee, full-time) 2025-2026: € 2.601
Non-EU/EEA students (institutional fee) 2025-2026: € 20.605
More information about fees - Croho code:
- 60087
- Accreditation:
- Accredited by the NVAO
- Faculty:
- Humanities
- Graduate school:
- School of Humanities