Masters

Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies The research Master's programme in Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies concerns the interdisciplinary study of Classical Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.

Applied Cognitive Psychology Learn to apply knowledge of human cognitive, sensory and motor systems in real-life situations.

Applied Data Science Become a data science professional with excellent analytic capabilities in domains such as health science, geo science, social and behavioural science and media.

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

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

Arbeidsrecht In Utrecht bestudeer je het arbeidsrecht vanuit verschillende dimensies en verdiep je je kennis door keuzevakken (Capita Selecta).

Art History This specialised and intensive research Master's programme immerses you in traditional and innovative approaches to the history of art.

Artificial Intelligence This Master’s offers you an integrative and cutting-edge approach to the field from the viewpoints of Informatics, Logic, Cognition, Psychology, Philosophy, and Linguistics.

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

Banking and Finance In this one-year programme, you will learn how to contribute to an efficient and effective international industry, with special attention to international financial markets, institutions and regulation.

Bestuur en beleid Bestuur en beleid gaat over de aanpak en organisatie van maatschappelijke issues binnen de publieke sector, in een politieke omgeving en in interactie met burgers, bedrijven en maatschappelijke organisaties.

Bestuur en beleid voor professionals In dit programma voor professionals verken je, in een geïntegreerd werk-en leertraject, de wisselwerking tussen samenleving en openbaar bestuur en ontdek je daarin je eigen rol.

Bio Inspired Innovation This programme is aimed at Life Sciences students who want to innovate services, products and production systems and are interested in bio inspired design and science.

Biofabrication Biofabrication is an international multidisciplinary research-driven Master’s programme. It will provide you with thorough understanding and operational experience of processes such as 3D-bioprinting and other fabrication technologies.

Bioinformatics and Biocomplexity Master integrative and cutting edge computational approaches to crack the biological code. You will be an expert scientist with plentiful research opportunities.

Biology of Disease The Biology of Disease programme is an interdisciplinary programme that positions you at the cutting edge of basic and clinical science, in particular in the cardiovascular research field.

Business and Social Impact With this Master’s, you become a broadly- educated social value creator for business; learning to help organisations balance financial and social goals.

Business Development and Entrepreneurship This English-taught Master's programme provides the analytical tools and skills for new business development in established and new organisations.

Business Informatics This programme combines theory, methods, and techniques from business and organisational science with the tools and practices of information and computing science.

Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology This Master's programme will guide you through the mysteries of embryonic growth, stem cells, signalling, gene regulation, evolution and development as they relate to health and disease.

Cardiovascular Health and Disease In the Master's programme Cardiovascular Health and Disease, you study the cardiovascular system and learn to conduct cardiovascular-related research.

Climate Physics This Master’s programme offers you a unique combination of theoretical courses and practical training in all aspects of the Earth’s climate and their interactions.

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Learn about the psychology of children and adolescents. Apply your knowledge of developmental psychology in clinical practice.

Clinical Child, Family and Education Studies This Master’s programme (Orthopedagogiek) in Pedagogy will train you to become a scientist practitioner who is able to analyse, perform assessments and intervene, when problems in raising children or adolescents arise.

Clinical Psychology Learn how to treat and prevent psychological problems and disorders. Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in evidence-based psychotherapies and become familiar with the research methods.

Communicatie en organisatie In de master Communicatie en organisatie leer je de communicatie van organisaties te analyseren, te evalueren en te verbeteren - altijd met oog voor context.

Comparative Literary Studies In the research Master's programme Comparative Literary Studies, you study the role of literature in modern societies and its continuing role in the changing media landscapes of the modern world.

Computing Science Learn the advanced concepts, software design methods, problem-solving techniques, and analytic skills necessary to create information-driven systems.

Conflict Studies and Human Rights This Master’s programme Conflict Studies and Human Rights focuses on the analysis of contemporary violent conflict with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of violence.

Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy The programme focuses on contemporary theatre, dance and dramaturgy, from an intermedial, interdisciplinary and international perspective.

Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation As a qualified anthropologist, you will study the relation between cultural diversity and power within the process of sociocultural transformation.

Cultural Anthropology: Sustainable Citizenship Explore the relationship between citizenship, cultural diversity, and social sustainability.

Cultural History and Heritage In the Master's programma Cultural History and Heritage you will study the culture of the past and the use of history in the present.

Cultuurgeschiedenis en erfgoed In de master Cultuurgeschiedenis en erfgoed bestudeer je de cultuur van het verleden en het gebruik van geschiedenis in het heden.

Data Science This research Master’s teaches how to expand the existing boundaries of Data Science by designing new theories, models, algorithms and tools for the whole Data Management pipeline.

Development and Socialisation in Childhood and Adolescence Become a social scientist in the field of developmental psychology, pedagogy, and/or interdisciplinary social sciences.

Diergeneeskunde Opleiding tot dierenarts met richtingen in gezondheidszorg voor gezelschapsdieren, landbouwhuisdieren en paarden.

Drug Innovation This programme prepares students for a job in drug innovation, at research institutes, the pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industry, or in policymaking in science and health care.

Duitse taal en cultuur: educatie en communicatie Word leraar Duits in het voortgezet onderwijs of bereid je voor op een communicatiefunctie in de educatieve of een andere sector.

Earth Structure and Dynamics Earth Structure and Dynamics is the study of the composition, structure and evolution of the Earth’s crust, mantle and core.

Earth Surface and Water Earth Surface and Water is the study of physical phenomena within the Earth's environment, their spatial and temporal characteristics and relationships and the evolution towards our modern landscape.

Earth, Life and Climate Earth, Life and Climate is an interdisciplinary study of the processes that govern past, present and future climates, environments and biotic responses.

Economic Policy In this one-year, English-taught Master’s programme in Economics, you will analyse and evaluate government policy and management.

Educational Sciences Learn to organise educational learning processes, learning environments and change management. Use this knowledge to improve education and commercial training.

Educational Sciences: Learning in Interaction (Research) Explore the complexity of cognitive and social learning processes.

Energy Science Energy Science provides a thorough understanding of energy systems and provides students the capabilities to work towards sustainable energy systems.

Engelse taal en cultuur: educatie en communicatie Word leraar Engels in het voortgezet onderwijs of bereid je voor op een communicatiefunctie in de educatieve of een andere sector.

Environmental Biology The goal of this programme is to make you understand how plants, animals and microbes function and adapt to changing environments.

Epidemiology In the Epidemiology Master's programme you will learn to operate as an epidemiologist and clinical researcher. For example, by examining the distribution and determinants of health and morbidity in specific populations.

Epidemiology Postgraduate A postgraduate programme that focuses on competencies that you need as an epidemiologist. It is a globally oriented programme with a focus on research towards evidence-based medicine and public health.

European Criminal Justice in a Global Context The Master's in European Criminal Justice in a Global Context examines the Europeanisation and internationalisation of criminal justice, preparing students to enter a dynamic and fast-changing global landscape.

European Governance This interdisciplinary Master’s programme investigates vital questions facing European countries today. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to answer these questions and formulate appropriate responses to the challenges they pose.

European Law The international Master's programme in European Law provides a thorough and highly-individualised training that prepares for a legal career in multinational environment.

Experimental Physics As a student in the Master’s programme in Experimental Physics you will receive advanced training in the fundamental scientific theories that describe the world around us.

Farmacie Deze driejarige master leidt je op tot basisapotheker: een geneesmiddelendeskundige die op wetenschappelijke basis een actieve rol vervult in de gezondheidszorg.

Film and Television Cultures In the Master in Film and Television Cultures you dive into dynamic media worlds and learn to engage critically with media industries and cultures.

Financial Management In this one-year Master's programme, you will learn to to deal with economic, managerial, regulatory, and reporting issues to maximise enterprise value.

Franse taal en cultuur: educatie en communicatie Word leraar Frans in het voortgezet onderwijs of bereid je voor op een communicatiefunctie in de educatieve of een andere sector.

Fysiotherapiewetenschap Zet jij de fysiotherapie in beweging? Gaat de zorg je aan het hart en wil je bijdragen aan blijvende verbetering? Kies dan voor het masterprogramma Fysiotherapiewetenschap!

Game and Media Technology This Master’s provides you with both fundamental and applied knowledge of the techniques for handling spatial data. You will work on creating the systems and techniques behind the game and media system.

Gender Studies In this Master in Gender Studies, you'll learn to develop and implement sustainable perspectives in emancipation policies, diversity management, cultural initiatives and political activism.

Gender Studies (research) In this research Master programme you will learn to critically analyse how gender intersects with other social and historical categories such as race, class, age, religion and sexuality.

Geneeskunde De master Geneeskunde bereidt je verder voor op het uitoefenen van het beroep arts. De master is alleen toegankelijk voor studenten die hun bachelor Geneeskunde gevolgd hebben aan de Universiteit Utrecht.

Geografie: educatie en communicatie Als leraar Aardrijkskunde draag je je interesse en kennis op professionele wijze over op anderen; in het onderwijs of een andere (educatieve) sector.

Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA) GIMA focuses on the management and application of geographical information from a scientific perspective.

Geschiedenis van politiek en maatschappij In het masterprogramma Geschiedenis van politiek en maatschappij leer je hoe je historische inzichten over het functioneren van democratie, burgerschap en de markt kunt gebruiken om hedendaagse problemen op te lossen.

Geschiedenis: educatie en communicatie Als leraar Geschiedenis draag je je interesse en kennis op professionele wijze over op anderen; in het onderwijs of een andere (educatieve) sector.

Gezondheidswetenschappen voor Zorgprofessionals Met het multidisciplinaire masterprogramma Gezondheidswetenschappen voor Zorgprofessionals draag je via wetenschappelijk onderzoek bij aan de innovatie van jouw zorgpraktijk.

Global Challenges for Sustainability The Master's Global Challenges for Sustainability offers an international learning opportunity addressing the dire need for sustainability in a transdisciplinary and challenge-based environment.

Global Criminology The Master's programme Global Criminology offers a critical and comparative perspective on criminology and the growing demand for experts in global crime, penology and security.

Global Urban Transformations In the research Master's programme Global Urban Transformations you will immerse in the social, spatial, ecological and economic transformations of cities and urban regions.

Health and Environment Learn about the fundamentals of the separate disciplines within Health and Environment and more importantly the added value of the integration of these disciplines.

History The research Master's programme in History offers research-based training in political and cultural history, the history of international relations, and social and economic history.

History and Philosophy of Science This Master’s offers a unique opportunity to study the foundations, practices, and culture of the sciences and humanities from a historical and philosophical perspective.

History of Politics and Society In the Master's programme History of Politics and Society you will learn how to use historical insights into the functioning of democracy, citizenship and the market to solve current-day problems.

Human Computer Interaction This Master's is an interdisciplinary programme, focussing on both the fundamental and applied knowledge of human and machine communication, as well as their interaction.

Infection and Immunity We need well-trained and creative minds to help us solve public health problems. Do you see yourself tackling the increasing incidences of allergies and autoimmune disease?

Innovation Sciences Innovation Sciences is the study of how new technologies are transformed into marketable innovations, explaining how innovation and innovation systems work.

Intellectueel eigendomsrecht, innovatie en technologie Deze master leert je anticiperen op juridische kwesties rondom slimme technologie waar op dit moment nog geen pasklaar antwoord op is en stelt je in staat om in de praktijk aan de slag te gaan met jouw specialistische kennis van het IE.

Intercultural Communication In this interdisciplinary Master’s programme, you will carry out practice-oriented research relating to communication optimisation in multilingual and international contexts.

Interculturele communicatie In de interdisciplinaire master Interculturele communicatie doe je praktijkgericht onderzoek naar de optimalisering van communicatie in meertalige en internationale contexten.

International Development Studies International Development Studies focuses on current development issues and teaches conceptual, theoretical, and empirical knowledge of trends and topics on the development agenda.

International Management In this one-year Master's programme, you specialise in managerial decision making in a global context, with a keen eye for all stakeholders while managing international businesses.

International Relations in Historical Perspective The Master of International Relations in Historical Perspective bridges the historical and political science approaches of international relations. In this way, the programme offers you the best of both worlds.

Kunstgeschiedenis De master Kunstgeschiedenis richt zich op studenten die gefascineerd zijn door kunst en architectuur en de institutionele en maatschappelijke omgang hiermee, en die hun kennis op dit gebied willen uitbreiden via gericht kunsthistorisch onderzoek.

Kunstgeschiedenis: educatie en communicatie Als leraar Kunstgeschiedenis draag je je interesse en kennis op professionele wijze over op anderen; in het onderwijs of een andere (educatieve) sector.

Law and Economics This one-year Master's programme offers an in-depth examination of issues in economic and legal aspects, meeting the growing demand for multidisciplinary experts in the field.

Law and Sustainability in Europe The Master's programme Law and Sustainability in Europe offers a unique opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to understand and foster transition processes towards a sustainable future for current and future generations.

Law and Technology in Europe This Master's programme covers the interplay between law and technology in Europe and teaches students about the legal challenges resulting from digitalisation.

Legal Research The Master's programme Legal Research makes a well-trained lawyer out of you with a research-oriented mindset, which is crucial in this changing society and a basic requirement for a PhD study.

Leraar voorbereidend hoger onderwijs Word eerstegraads leraar in aardrijkskunde, biologie, Duits, economie, Engels, filosofie, Frans, geschiedenis, godsdienst, informatica, kunstgeschiedenis, maatschappijleer, muziek, natuurkunde, Nederlands, scheikunde, Spaans of wiskunde.

Linguistics In the research Master’s programme Linguistics, you will learn how to conduct research in theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, and language use.

Literair vertalen In de master Literair vertalen combineer je onderzoek naar de literaire vertaling met de praktijk van het vertalen zelf.

Literature Today In the Master’s programme in Literature Today, you will learn how literature works in the modern globalised, digitalised, and commercialised world.

Literatuur vandaag In het masterprogramma Literatuur vandaag leer je hoe literatuur functioneert in een geglobaliseerde, gedigitaliseerde en vercommercialiseerde wereld.

Management van publieke vraagstukken In dit programma voor professionals leer je uitdagingen van organisaties met een publieke functie te herkennen en te vertalen naar betekenisvolle veranderaanpakken.

Marine Sciences Marine Sciences studies how marine systems and processes operate naturally and how they change through human intervention.

Mathematical Sciences In this programme you will dive deep into mathematics, develop research skills in pure, applied and industrial areas and learn to think out of the box.

Media, Art and Performance Studies This Research Master's programme Media, Art and Performance Studies investigates turns and transitions in contemporary media, art and performance, approached from a comparative perspective.

Medical Humanities: geesteswetenschappelijke en geneeskundige perspectieven op zorg en gezondheid Ga aan de slag met complexe uitdagingen binnen zorg en gezondheid.

Medical Imaging This programme teaches you the knowledge and skills in the fields of imaging physics and image analysis required for a career in the fascinating world of medical imaging research and technology developments.

Meertaligheid en taalverwerving Tijdens de master Meertaligheid en taalverwerving bestudeer je meertaligheid en taalverwerving en pas je deze kennis toe op het gebied van onderwijs en taalbeleid.

Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical and Social Sciences State-of-the-art research in methodology and statistics of the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences.

Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism Advanced research training in hotly debated societal issues.

Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences This Master’s programme is research oriented and takes a multidisciplinary approach to study molecules related to health and disease in cells and organisms.

Multidisciplinary Economics During this two-year research Master you will develop expertise in an economics research area of your interest and supplement this with knowledge from another field of research preparing you for a career as a researcher inside or outside academia.

Musicology The research Master in Musicology offers advanced research training into the study of Western music across different historical periods, and the complex relation of music and media.

Nanomaterials Science In this Master’s programme, you will gain in-depth knowledge on, and experimental experience with, novel nanomaterials and their synthesis, structure, and applications.

Nederlandse literatuur en cultuur In de onderzoeksmaster Nederlandse literatuur en cultuur bestudeer je de (vroeg)moderne Nederlandse literatuur in haar intermediale en internationale context.

Nederlandse taal en cultuur: educatie en communicatie Word leraar Nederlands in het voortgezet onderwijs of bereid je voor op een communicatiefunctie in de educatieve of een andere sector.

Neerlandistiek In de master Neerlandistiek leer je de Nederlandse taal en cultuur analyseren in internationale context, in functies waar je die kennis kunt gebruiken en overbrengen.

Neuropsychology Learn to assess and treat cognitive and behavioural disorders following brain damage.

Neuroscience and Cognition This interdisciplinary Master’s programme offers you the opportunity to investigate numerous areas of brain functioning that make the neuroscience and cognition field uniquely intriguing and challenging.

New Media & Digital Culture The Master’s programme in New Media & Digital Culture teaches students to critically assess the meanings and functions of new media and their consequences for daily practices and cultures.

Notarieel recht De brede master Notarieel recht biedt je naast de civiele basis van dit rechtsgebied gedegen kennis van het verbintenissenrecht en goederenrecht.

Onderneming en recht De master Onderneming en recht geeft zicht op de rol en het functioneren van ondernemingen vanuit het perspectief van het ondernemingsrecht, arbeidsrecht en mededingingsrecht.

Onderwijswetenschappen Het Engelstalige programma Educational Sciences (Onderwijswetenschappen) geeft je kennis om leeromgevingen, het onderwijs en bedrijfsopleidingen te verbeteren.

Organisatie, cultuur en management In dit programma voor professionals krijg je o.a. inzicht in culturele machtsprocessen in dienstverlenende organisaties die functioneren in een veranderende omgeving met oog voor context.

Organisaties, verandering en management Dit masterprogramma gaat in op veranderingen in organisaties en leert je daarbij oog te krijgen voor de effectiviteit van die organisaties zonder de aandacht voor mensen, interacties en processen te verliezen.

Organising Social Impact You study and engage with grassroots organisations that promote a more sustainable inclusive and just society. The MSc introduces you to their organising principles, practices, processes and ways they engage with institutions to foster social change.

Orthopedagogiek Met dit Engelstalig programma Clinical Child, Family, Education and Society (Orthopedagogiek) doorbreek, voorkom of verbeter je problematische opvoedingssituaties.

Philosophy In the selective, research Master's programme in Philosophy you can deepen your understanding of internationally-oriented research on philosophical issues and their history.

Privaatrecht De master Privaatrecht biedt een brede basis en de vaardigheden om met de steeds veranderende inhoud van het privaatrecht om te kunnen gaan.

Professioneel vertalen In het programma Professioneel vertalen leer je alles over professioneel vertalen, o.a. voor internationale organisaties en bedrijven (mogelijke talen: EN, DUI, FRA, SPA, ITA).

Public International Law The Master's programme Public International Law prepares you to reflect critically on legal, human and sustainable dilemmas in a globalized and interdependent world.

Publiek management Dit masterprogramma leert je inzien hoe de aanpak van maatschappelijke vraagstukken als criminaliteit, veiligheid, onderwijs, gezondheidszorg, jeugdzorg en probleemwijken georganiseerd kan worden. We willen je opleiden tot reflective practitioner.

Regenerative Medicine and Technology This Master’s programme aims to train multidisciplinary scientists and combines fundamental disciplines such as stem cell biology, materials science and biomechanics with more applied disciplines such as cell therapy, implantology and imaging.

Religie en samenleving In de master Religie en samenleving bestudeer je de veranderende maatschappelijke rol van religie in West-Europa, altijd met aandacht voor het transnationale karakter van religies.

Religious Studies The research Master’s programme in Religious Studies offers research-based training in the multidisciplinary study of religion as a dynamic historical and cultural phenomenon.

Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science This challenging two-year Master's programme focuses on key issues of Public Administration and Organisation Theory. It will help you gain in-depth knowledge about societal problems and critical challenges faced by organisations in the public domain.

Science and Business Management The programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills for scientific research, but also to be able to translate a scientific idea into a successful product.

Science Education and Communication For teaching, educational design, and educational research in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics.

Selective Utrecht Medical Master (SUMMA) In deze vierjarige master word je als student met een biomedische of lifescience bachelor opgeleid tot arts én klinisch onderzoeker.

Social and Health Psychology (Research) Investigate the social and health-related aspects of behavioural regulation

Social Challenges, Policies and Interventions Social policy and interventions in the domain of health and wellbeing from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Social, Health and Organisational Psychology This programme will teach you how theories from the field of social, health and organisational psychology can contribute to the management of complex problems within these specific psychological areas.

Sociology and Social Research Become an excellent researcher who qualifies for a PhD or a career outside academia.

Sociology: Contemporary Social Problems You will be thoroughly trained to analyse and advise on contemporary social issues. You will develop into an academic professional on your own chosen theme.

Spaanse taal en cultuur: educatie en communicatie Word leraar Spaans in het voortgezet onderwijs of bereid je voor op een communicatiefunctie in de educatieve of een andere sector.

Spatial Planning The Master's programme Spatial Planning trains you to solve conflicting interests on urban land.

Sportbeleid en sportmanagement Dit masterprogramma besteedt aandacht aan het ontwikkelen en uitvoeren van beleid en het begeleiden en managen van sportgerelateerde organisaties, zoals bonden, verenigingen, gemeentes, koepelorganisaties.

Staats- en bestuursrecht De master Staats- en bestuursrecht stelt je als jurist goed in staat om kritisch te reflecteren op problemen vanuit juridisch en maatschappelijk perspectief.

Strafrecht De master Strafrecht leert je op een wetenschappelijk verantwoorde manier antwoorden te vinden op maatschappelijk relevante, strafrechtelijke vraagstukken.

Strategic Human Resource Management This Master’s programme focuses on Human Resource Management, in terms of serving both the organisation’s interests (good performance) and those of employees (for example, satisfaction and motivation).

Strategisch Human Resource Management In dit masterprogramma kijken we naar het managen van arbeid en personeel, niet alleen gericht op het belang van de organisatie (goede prestaties) maar ook van de medewerkers (bijvoorbeeld tevredenheid en motivatie) en de maatschappij.

Strategy, Competition and Regulation This multidisciplinary Master's programme helps you become an expert in the competition and market power challenges faced by high-growth corporate organisations and international policy makers/regulators.

Sustainable Business and Innovation Sustainable Business and Innovation is the study of sustainable business challenges and technological and non-technological options that can be used to innovate in a sustainable way.

Sustainable Development Sustainable Development is the study of scientific solutions and societal interventions for an environmentally accountable society.

Sustainable Finance and Investments You learn how fundamental know-how of finance and the principles of sustainability can be brought together in financial analyses and investments.

Theoretical Physics Let this Master's be your gateway to understanding the fascinating world of physics, ranging from the unimaginably small scales of elementary particles to the vast dimensions of our universe.

Urban and Economic Geography In the Urban and Economic programme you will study urban regions and their economic developments from various academic perspectives and thematic angles. You will find possible solutions for contemporary and upcoming challenges of cities.

Verplegingswetenschap Zie jij het als een uitdaging om de zorg te verbeteren? Om nieuwe wetenschappelijke kennis ontwikkelen en vertalen naar de zorgpraktijk? Wil je werk en studie combineren? Dan is Verplegingswetenschap iets voor jou!

Water Science and Management Water Science and Management is the study of modern water management techniques and water policies from a sustainable development perspective.

Youth Development and Social Change Learn to integrate knowledge from different disciplines to understand youth issues and to create solutions to address youth problems, such as social media, gaming; substance use; marginalisation and exclusion; and health and happiness.

Youth, Education and Society This interdisciplinary programme (Maatschappelijke opvoedingsvraagstukken) in Pedagogy teaches you to connect issues of youth and education to contemporary, (inter)national social issues.