Masters

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 Explore ethical theories in relation to actual practical dilemmas. You have the ability to develop a tailor-made programme, including an internship, geared to your career aspirations.

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

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.

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.

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 This Master's programme is no longer offered. Please check out the new Master's programme Cardiovascular Health and Disease.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

Gender Studies Become a professionally successful 'agent of change'. You will learn to develop sustainable perspectives in emancipation policies, diversity management, cultural initiatives and political activism.

Gender Studies (research) 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 Ontwikkel een grondig begrip van de historische wortels van de belangrijkste politieke en maatschappelijke kwesties waar politici, journalisten en beleidsmakers zich vandaag de dag mee bezighouden.

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 During this Master’s programme, you will learn about the fundamentals of Health and Environment and about Toxicology, Environmental Epidemiology and Exposure Science, and One Health.

History of Politics and Society Develop a thorough understanding of the historical roots of the most important political and societal issues that politicians, journalists and policy makers are concerned with today.

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 Learn to carry out practice-oriented research relating to communication optimisation in multilingual and international contexts. You can choose a language track (German, English, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish) or opt for a multilingual programme.

Interculturele communicatie Leer omgaan met talige en culturele diversiteit in verschillende, met name internationale contexten. Je kunt kiezen voor een taaltrack (Duits, Engels, Frans, Italiaans, Nederlands of Spaans) of een meertalig programma volgen.

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 Relations in Historical Perspective Prepare yourself for a future as a participant in the game of global politics. The programme bridges the historical and political science approaches of international relations. In this way, you get the best of both worlds.

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.

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

Medical Humanities: geesteswetenschappelijke en geneeskundige perspectieven op zorg en gezondheid In de master Medical Humanities analyseer je uitdagingen binnen zorg en gezondheid vanuit verschillende perspectieven uit geneeskunde en geesteswetenschappen.

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 Bestudeer meertaligheid en taalverwerving vanuit verschillende invalshoeken en leer om deze kennis toe te passen op het gebied van onderwijs en taalbeleid. Je kunt kiezen uit de tracks Duits, Engels, Frans, Nederlands en Spaans, of een meertalig programma volgen.

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.

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.

Nanomaterials Science Learn how to design, make, and apply next generation materials to find solutions for the transition to a sustainable society.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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 and Circular Chemistry Learn about the chemistry-specific aspects (molecules and materials) of the sustainability and circularity transition. This Master's provides a systems thinking framework to tackle challenges associated with these transitions in societal context.

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.

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, 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.