master’s degree
european studies
Welcome to the School of Management and Governance! It is an honor for me to introduce you to the School of Management and Governance of the University of Twente. Our school provides high quality and attractive Master’s programmes in Business Administration, Public Administration, European Studies, Health Sciences, Business Information Technology, and Industrial Engineering and Management. Concrete topics at the core of our Master’s programmes are management and governance, administration, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. Prof. Dr. Karen van Oudenhoven-van der Zee, dean of the School of Management and Governance What makes our Master’s programmes of high quality and attractive? - Our Master’s programmes concern themes that apply to various sectors at the very heart of our society, from healthcare and higher education, to banking, business services and industry. - The driving force behind our programmes is a combined philosophy of high tech and human touch: how can we translate principles of management and governance into innovative technologies and what are the management and governance issues related to technological developments? -W e offer Master of Science degrees that represent solid scientific and professional training in each of the six disciplines. Students learn to apply scientific principles in a practical and multidisciplinary way, and get handson experience by participating in the research projects being conducted by our academic staff. - Our educational model is aimed at educating students in research skills, organizational skills as well as skills in designing social interventions.
- We believe in high quality standards and expect commitment, enthusiasm and continuous performance from both our staff and our students. - Our Master’s programmes are characterized by an open atmosphere built on close collaboration between staff and students. We offer our students great freedom in customizing the curriculum to meet your individual preferences. In that way students can create a Master’s programme that suits their own interests and skills requirements. The School of Management and Governance prepares you for international professional practice and a promising career. Our aim is to develop the individual talent that the world needs to build a sustainable and creative future. We invite students who share this ambition to come and study with us!
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programme Managing Europe is a complex challenge. The Master’s in European Studies gives you the expertise to operate in this fascinating environment where various levels of government come together. based European Studies programmes. It is an ideal preparation for a world where EU bodies face the task of finding a balance between technological advances and human values: from GSM roaming and permits for nanotechnology to internet privacy. But your options do not stop there. You can also take a unique 18-month degree programme offered jointly by the University of Twente and the Institute for Political Science at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, leading to a double Dutch-German degree.
It is not just Brussels that needs experts who understand this environment. In national governments, private firms, the non-profit sector and NGOs, there is high demand for professionals with the right knowledge, insights and skills. You can achieve this status by studying the interactions between national and European bodies, their effects and the ideas behind these processes. You can opt for the excellent one-year European Studies Master’s programme, which has a stronger focus on public administration and policy than most language-
European Studies gives you the expertise to operate in this fascinating environment where various levels of government come together This programme has no specializations. However, within the programme a set of optional courses is offered that deals specifically with European regulation.
Admission requirements Dutch HBO students Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study of a Dutch HBO may be considered for admission. In most cases students will first need to complete a pre-Master’s programme.
University of Twente students
or European Studies from the University of Twente qualify for direct admission, conditions may apply.
Dutch university students Students with other relevant Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Twente or another Dutch University will be considered for admission.
Students holding a BSc degree in Public Administration
International students International students with a Bachelor of Science in a related discipline like Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Law or Public Administration and a CGPA of at least 70% of the maximum score are invited to apply for admission. In addition international students need to pass an English language test. More detailed admission requirements are available at www.utwente.nl/master/es
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Career OPPORTUNITIES There is a huge and growing demand for European experts capable of responding effectively to the challenges of European integration. The Master’s in European Studies will equip you with a broad understanding of the inner workings of Europe and prepare you for a wide range of jobs in government, the private sector or non-governmental organizations such as Greenpeace. Teaching in Social Sciences Have you ever considered a teaching career in the social sciences? If you feel inspired to impart your knowledge to the younger generation, the one-year Teaching Master’s in Social Sciences is the ideal programme for you. If you are fluent in Dutch, this option is open to you after completing a Master’s in European Studies or Public Administration. It is worth remembering that this government-funded programme entitles you to an extra year of student financing.
Prospective employers include national ministries, local authorities, consultancies, international organizations, businesses and trade unions. You might also pursue an academic career, carrying out research into European issues at a leading institute, university, private enterprise or government research department.
Studying alongside an international group of students is an excellent preparation for your future career Social Sciences
Social Sciences holds a special place in the secondary school curriculum. It’s all about politics in the broadest You could well end up working for one of the European sense of the word, helping young people to play an Union bodies or for one of the hundreds of lobby groups active part in our democratic society, and to form an in Brussels whose aim is to influence European policy. opinion on societal issues. This encompasses political However, the EU’s operations in Brussels are a good participation, democracy, citizenship, social standards deal smaller than people often imagine. The majority of and values, and often involves controversial issues that European-level decisions are in fact developed by and not only call for knowledge but also a deeper taken in the separate member states. understanding of group dynamics. It’s a fascinating challenge to make these complex subjects attractive and accessible to a young audience. Together with counterparts in other countries, you will search for solutions and work out compromises. Studying alongside an international group of students on the European Studies programme is therefore excellent preparation for your future career.
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Student’s Touch ‘A multidisciplinary approach in combination with the demanding academic level is what make this programme unique’ NAME
Jurrian Werler
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN the Netherlands
I have a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies and am now doing the Master’s programme in European Studies. A multidisciplinary approach in combination with the demanding academic level is what make this programme unique. Many similar studies either focus on one aspect or are Masters of Arts programmes. The programme allows you to go deeper into the analysis of European issues. There is a focus on analysing the actual output of the European Union and the thorough analysis of different challenges. The reason I chose the University of Twente for my Master’s is because of the good experiences I have had here during my Bachelor’s programme. Besides that, there is the opportunity to do a double degree in cooperation with University of Münster, Germany. Having two degrees, two titles, an international experience and thus better chances at the labor market were all factors contributing to my choice to study at the UT. Also Enschede as a city is a very social environment and a fun place to be. If I would have to give prospective students some advice, I would say: stick to the given time schemes, learn to discipline yourself, and there will be plenty of time left for extra-curricular activities. By organizing
CONTACT For general information about the Master’s programme or the University of Twente, as well as for questions about the application form of your enrolment status, please contact:
University of Twente Study Information Desk Phone: +31 (0)53 489 5489 master@utwente.nl www.utwente.nl/master
events with other international students you develop many useful skills you cannot simply derive from books. The job-perspectives of an European Studies student are relatively good. With the increasing challenges faced by the EU, European Studies offers you something extra in the field of public governance. I would very much like to work for a government, for example at an embassy.