Borders, Migration and Justice M.Sc. at Radboud University | Mastersportal
Highlights
Tuition fee
18873 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
18873 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Borders, Migration and Justice programme at Radboud University explores the influence of geopolitics and persistence of global injustices for present day human mobility across the globe.

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Overview

You will gain much in-demand expertise on border policies, identities and shifting global mobilities, issues that are dominating the agenda of many governments, return in the interventions of NGO’s, the transnational operations of businesses, and in the narratives of (social) media.

Furthermore:

  • You will receive first-hand insights and guidance from experts in the field.
  • You will be stimulated to develop your own views, research, and findings, to prepare you for your own future after your studies.

Future career opportunities 

This Borders, Migration and Justice programme at  Radboud University  hands you the knowledge and skills for a career in jobs such as:

  • Policy advisor in local, national or supranational government
  • Research or advisory position with local, regional and international organisations tackling concerns such as the rights to mobility, the plight of refugees, the potential of cross-border regional development, or the transnational role of diasporas.
  • Researching and/or teaching in the field of human geography, geopolitics, international relations, development studies, border studies, migration studies, European studies, conflict studies
  • Research and advisory positions for NGO’s, critical journalism and advocacy platforms
  • Part of our mission is also to nurture engaged citizens who drive social change through activism and critical thinking. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Geopolitics of Bordering
  • Preparing the Master's Thesis
  • Field Course
  • Migration, Displacement and Justice

Elective courses

  • Globalisation and Extractivism
  • Making Sense of Urban Places
  • Borders in a Postcolonial World

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing support) to 1st July 
  • Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing support) 
  • 31 January for non-EU/EEA students applying for a scholarship 

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
90
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nijmegen, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your admission into this programme depends on your previous education. You are admissible if you have a completed:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a research university in a Geography-related discipline, such as: Spatial Planning, Geography, Environment Studies. 
  • A Bachelor’s degree from a research university in related area, such as: International Relations, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Psychology, History, Philosophy, Religion Studies, European Studies,  Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Language Studies, Architecture, (Urban) Design Studies, Leisure and Tourism, Conflict Studies and Management Sciences. An intake interview with the Master’s Coordinator could form part of the admission process. This will be communicated in the admission decision.
  • Your degree must be equivalent to a Dutch Research University diploma. This will be evaluated once you complete your formal application. 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    18873 EUR / year
    18873 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2695 EUR / year
    2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • Statutory tuition fee €2,695.00 per year 
  • Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €14,084.00 per year 
  • Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €18,873.00 per year 

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands
800 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Radboud Scholarship Programme 

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.

NL Scholarship (for prospective students) 

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships 

The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Borders, Migration and Justice.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Radboud Scholarship Programme

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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
1750 EUR
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
Merit-based

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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
NL Scholarship

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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
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Independent provider
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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Headway
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Moving Mates
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
NL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Association of Universities in the Netherlands
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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ACES: The Society for Editing
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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CryptoRunner
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
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Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
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Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Shield Your Body
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2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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MyUS
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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