MA/MS in Religious Studies
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands•World Rank #68
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At Universiteit Utrecht in Utrecht, Netherlands, MA/MS in Religious Studies is offered as a master's degree programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Teaching is in English. Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students. The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·
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Overview
The research Master's programme in Religious Studies is a challenging, research-oriented programme that prepares you for participation in current debates in the international community of scholars of religion, and to make your own contributions to the field.
The programme combines an advanced grounding in the central themes and theories of the study of religion, with ample opportunity for specialisation. You can choose and develop your specific expertise in relation to one of the key research areas of our institute such as:
* Religious texts and practices;
* Materiality of lived religion;
* Religious diversity in contexts of globalization and migration.
For students looking for an extra challenge, Utrecht University offers several interdisciplinary honours programmes.
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Frequently asked questions
Universiteit Utrecht awards a Master's Degree on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 1 year.
Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students.
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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