Overview

Why Culture Studies at Tilburg University ?

Within the Master's program in Culture Studies, the following aspects of art and culture are central themes:

The different types of cultural expressions in the form of literature, art, motion pictures and popular music.
The business side of culture, such as consumer behavior, culture participation and culture policy.

Recent developments in the field of culture in the form of multiculturalism and digitalization.

Choose between online or on-campus education

Both Art and Media Studies and Digital Culture studies offer hybrid education. Students and professionals who want to expand their knowledge, but don't have the opportunity to do their studies on campus, can take the entire Master's program online. This approach to education offers flexibility, accessibility and the possibility to study in multiple locations. Note that you will earn the same diploma, regardless of whether you take the program online or on-campus. All courses are offered simultaneously online and on campus and will be scheduled according to the Central European Time zone.

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Programme Structure

Choose between 4 specialized tracks:

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Art and Media Studies
Digital Culture Studies
Jeugdliteratuur (in Dutch)
Management of Cultural Diversity

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tilburg, Netherlands

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Anthropology Community Development View 63 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Netherlands

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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

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General requirements

You are certainly eligible to apply if you have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as general Culture Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Religious Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Business Studies, HR Studies, Organization Studies.
However, the academic background of the students in our Master's program varies a lot. Students with a Bachelor's degree in a different subject area are also most welcome to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19900 EUR / year

≈ 19900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Why Culture Studies at Tilburg University ?

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Tilburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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