MA/MS in DDM Demography and Social Inequality
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands•World Rank #99
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MA/MS in DDM Demography and Social Inequality at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands is a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,200 per year (EUR 21,200 per year for local students). The next intake is Oct 2026, starting October 1, 2026.
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Information for the 2026/27 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·
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Overview
What impact did the recent economic crisis have on individuals' living and working conditions, on individuals' study and career choices, on social inequalities and social cohesion?
The Dual Master's Programme in Demography and Social Inequality gives first-class students the opportunity to benefit from the outstanding expertise of two top-ranking universities. Participants of the programme spend one year studying at each university and graduate with two master's degrees: a Master of Sciences in Sociology and Social Research issued by the University of Cologne and a Master of Science in Population Studies issued by the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.
The international master's programme focuses on demographic change, population dynamics and the challenges faced by modern societies due to increasing life expectancy, decreasing birth rates and migration. Students will learn to apply advanced social research methods and data analysis, providing necessary tools to deal with current issues such as ageing, social inequality, family, integration and education, among others. Students will have the possibility of acquiring in-depth knowledge of these topics and developing interdisciplinary research skills.
For Dutch students, DAAD scholarships are available for the first year in Germany, see: https://bit.ly/duitsland-beurzen
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Frequently asked questions
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 2 years.
Tuition for international students is EUR 22,200 per year (EUR 21,200 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Oct 2026, starting October 1, 2026.
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