Program Overview

Master Program in Netherlands-Germany Studies

The Netherlands and Germany are closely connected linguistically, culturally, historically, and through trade relationships and European politics. The multidisciplinary Master's program in Netherlands-Germany Studies explores and experiences the differences and similarities between the two countries. Students learn to think culturally reflectively and become experts in international cooperation in the European context, enabling them to work as specialists and leaders in the German, Dutch, cross-border, European, or international job market.

Why Netherlands-Germany Studies in M³nster/Nijmegen?

• The program is unique. It is the only two-year Joint Degree program where students learn binationally, multidisciplinarily, and bilingual about European relations (with a focus on Germany-Netherlands).
• The teaching is personal, interactive, and dynamic.
• A year abroad (M³nster/Nijmegen) and an internship are fixed components of the Master's program.
• Students receive a diverse study program with focuses on economy and law, history and politics, corporate communication and interculturality, where they learn the Dutch-German perspective on European issues.
• During the Master's program, students not only receive instruction from lecturers from M³nster and Nijmegen but also from external experts.
• Students have the opportunity to study together with other German and Dutch students.
• Regular excursions to relevant institutions are part of the study routine, allowing students to build a professional network during their studies.
• Cost-effective travel with public transportation in the Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Program Offerings

The Master's program in Netherlands-Germany Studies is offered by the Center for Netherlands Studies at the University of M³nster and the Department of Dutch Language and Culture at Radboud University Nijmegen.

Program Structure

• The program includes a combination of coursework and practical experience, such as internships and a year abroad, designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Netherlands and Germany in a European context.
• The curriculum covers a range of topics, including economy and law, history and politics, corporate communication, and interculturality, with a focus on the Dutch-German perspective on European issues.