P.O. Box 9102, Nijmegen, NL, Nijmegen, Netherlands

QS World University Rankings

220

Degree MSc
Study Level Masters
Study Mode On Campus
Course Intensity Full Time
Fees(EUR) 16000-
Scholarships Yes
Start date Sep

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Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st Century? This Political Science programme from Radboud University offers highly motivated students a unique opportunity to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector. The programme offers the following specialisations:

Political Science – Comparative Politics

The Political Science - Comparative Politics programme at Radboud University will provide you with new insights into configurations of political power around the world. Politics is much more than elections; it’s also about grass roots mobilisation, mediatisation, and conflicts over values. Political Science - International Relations This Political Science - International Relations programme offered at Radboud University trains you to understand vital decision-making processes in a variety of themes, such as security crises, international conflict and cooperation, comparative regionalism, global trade and finance, and global justice, human rights and development.

Political Science - Political Theory

The Political Science - Political Theory programme at the Radboud University trains you to chart where power hides in justification practices, both in political theory and political practice. We prepare you to interpret and contribute to real-world politics. The programme focusses on power, justification and legitimisation, globalisation, and critical understanding of theories of the good society.

Political Science - Conflict, Power and Politics

The Political Science - Conflict, Power and Politics programme at Radboud University is analytical as well as practice oriented. You study insights from international relations, comparative politics, conflict studies and ethics to get a solid grasp of ethical and practical dimensions on intervention and peace building. A network with public and private organisations can be used for internships.

Political Science - Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics

The Political Science - Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics programme offered at Radboud University is interdisciplinary and focuses on the role and function of gender and diversity in society, with a particular emphasis on underlying power processes in politics and society.

About University

Radboud University is among the top one percent of universities in the world. What’s more, the 2010 Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two professors connected to Radboud University. Radboud is the best traditional, general university in the Netherlands, according to the Dutch university information guide - Keuzegids Universiteiten 2020 and has won this award 8 times in 9 years.

International campus
The university is home to international students from 100 countries, and offers them 14 Bachelor’s and 35 Master’s programmes. Across its 7 faculties, teachers and researchers from over 50 countries explore all domains of science.

Radboud strives for the highest quality - not only in education, but also in its services. Its support services extend beyond the classroom, and give students the opportunity to practice sports or enjoy a mouth-watering meal. Also, the university offers a free Dutch course to each international student.

Pre-arrival services
The International Office of Radboud University provides special pre-arrival services for international students who are enrolling in an English-taught programme, including visa, housing, insurance and social activities. Students don’t have to be concerned about finding accommodation, as Radboud assists them with it.