How to Apply

Basic information

Applications to Euroculture: European Politics, Culture, and Society in a Global Context are only accepted through our Online Application Tool (OAT). The OAT will ask you guiding questions to help you complete your application succesfully. It is therefore recommended that you open the tool and go through it once to get an impression of the documents you need and what deadlines apply to your situation. More detailed information can also be found below on this page.

Your application has to be accompanied by a number of required documents before it can be accepted. For more information on what information is required, continue reading this page!

I saw an advertisement inviting to apply for Euroculture in a paper newspaper accidentally grabbed on a train. That moment changed my career path -- it opened up my horizons, enabled me to travel and study within and outside Europe, make new friendships and establish a connection with the University of Groningen, my current employer.

Zdenka Sokolíčková (2009-2011)

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

The Erasmus Mundus Programme supports European top-quality Master Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in third countries. The Erasmus Mundus Programme provides EU-funded scholarships for Third Country students and EU/EEA students  who have applied to and have been accepted by the Euroculture Master programme within the programme period.

The Euroculture Master will accept new applications from October 15, 2024 onwards for students starting in September 2025 (Cohort 2025-2027). For the academic year 2025-2026, no Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available. We are actively working to secure funding for the 2026-2027 cohort (starting in September 2026), and we remain optimistic that Erasmus Mundus scholarships will be available again from 2026 onward. Prospective students are encouraged to check back for updates as new information becomes available.

Please note that Erasmus+ Mobility Grants and Erasmus+ Placement Grants are still available in 2025-2027 to support self-financing students. For more information, please review our Tuition Fees page.

Euroculture Self-Financing Application Window 2025-2027

Euroculture has around 100 study places across our eight European partner universities available every year. The majority of our students finance their own studies. If you wish to apply as a self-financing Euroculture student, be sure to meet the following minmum requirements:

  • Applied through our Online Application Tool before September 2025

  • Checked whether all required documents were provided through our FAQ and Required Documents Checklist

  • Graduated from an appropriate BA-level programme before September 2025

  • Ready to start their programme by September 2025

Important note: Applicants who require a visa to study in Europe are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure that all documentation is in place before the start of the programme. Excepting Udine and Göttingen, who still accept new applicants until September 2025, applying as a non-EU citizen will no longer be possible after May 01, 2025. Please contact the Euroculture Secretariat at euroculture@rug.nl if you want to check if you can still apply as a non-EU citizen.

Early Bird Application Deadlines

Self-financing applications might be submitted at any time during the application window (Between October 2024 and July 2025). Early applications are recommended to maximize your chances of being enrolled at your preferred university.

  • Early Bird Application Deadline 1: on or before March 1, 2025

  • Early Bird Application Deadline 2: on or before April 1, 2025

  • Early Bird Application Deadline 3: on or before May 1, 2025

Further applications are possible and will be considered on a rolling basis. Please keep the following rules of thumb in mind when applying for the Euroculture programme as a self-financing applicant:

  • Euroculture Udine, Göttingen, and Kraków start their academic year in October. It is therefore possible to apply with them at later dates as compared to the other partner universities for self-financing applicants.

  • Non-EU/EEA passport holders (or those that require a visa to study in the EU) should apply no later than May 01, 2025 to ensure that the visa can be arranged in time.

  • Remember that your application will take time to process. Count at least four to six weeks for us to process your application.

Euroculture has helped me learn how to adapt to changing and challenging circumstances every semester. Thanks to the programme, I have enhanced my self-confidence and problem-solving skills.

Selin Akbaş (2021-2023)

Admissions Criteria

The Euroculture Admissions Board distinguishes between two kinds of admissions criteria:

  • Primary Admissions Criteria 

  • Secondary Admissions Criteria

The Primary Admissions Criteria refer to minimum requirements that have to be met by all applicants in order for an application to be succesful. The Secondary Admissions Criteria refer to experiences and skills that will strengthen the overall quality of your application if you are in possession of them. 

Primary Admissions Criteria

  • An appropriate and detailed motivation to study the Euroculture programme (including the applicant’s expectations).

  • A study background in an appropriate academic field. Prospective students of Euroculture must hold a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a discipline of relevance to Euroculture. This should be a degree in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences, such as: International Relations, European Studies, History, Cultural studies, Literary Studies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication and Media Studies, International/ European Law, Theology.

  • A study background of appropriate academic quality. Prospective students of Euroculture must hold a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) that meets the quality standards to allow entry to a European Master degree. To account for this, the length of your studies, the quality of any submitted pieces of academic writing, and your grades are assessed.

  • A study background at an appropriate Higher Education Institution. Prospective students of Euroculture must hold a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) that has been awarded by a recognized higher education institution.

  • A study background with sufficient experience with academic writing. Prospective students of Euroculture must have affinity for and experience with writing in an academic context. Any submitted research paper or other form of academic output written inside or outside the university context is taken into consideration during assessment. A highly relevant submitted paper or thesis warrants extra points.

  • A study background with an appropriate level of spoken and written English. Prospective students of Euroculture must be able to speak and write in English with the appropriate skill for a Master-level programme. The exact English language requirements posited by the Euroculture programme can be found here.

Secondary Admissions Criteria

  • Work or study experience abroad such as an Erasmus semester, summer schools, or full degree programmes taken in a country other than your own. Other work experiences in an intercultural context (such as digital exchanges or intercultural work in your home country) are also considered valid.

  • Student mobility experiences, such as semesters abroad or other kinds of exchange programmes, showing that you are prepared to be mobile and discover different cultures. Digital exchanges are also considered as valid experiences.

  • Work experience in fields related to Euroculture such as jobs and/or internships in governmental, inter-governmental, and/or nongovernmental organisations and institutions.

  • Personal competences, referring to general abilities and qualities relevant for a successful participation in Euroculture. This includes the ability to work and learn in an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment or to handle a demanding workload. The competencies, skills and achievements mentioned in the reference letters will also be taken into consideration.

  • Other extra-curricular activities indicating that you are an active and engaged student outside your degree programme. Applicants are warmly invited to share on their CV or motivation letter extra experiences that they deem as being useful to being a Euroculture student.

Euroculture helped me to get a true European experience by offering the opportunity to discover new places and meet individuals I would have never had the opportunity if I had not joined this master's degree.

Richard Blais (2018-2020)

Language Test Requirements

Submitting a Language Test

All applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by submitting test results from any of the following: CAE/CPE, TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum test scores required to join the Euroculture Programme are:

  • IELTS: No section below 6.5.

  • TOEFL: Internet-based - An overall score of 93.

  • Cambridge: CAE (C1) or CPE (C2) according to the CEFR. Test results may be no older than 5 years.

  • The TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test is considered valid for the purposes of enrolment. However, tests which provide an indicative score (such as IELTS Indicator) are not accepted.

Notes and exemptions:

  • If your score is lower than the scores mentioned above, you will not be eligible for the programme.

  • Any other English test than the TOEFL, CAE/CPE or IELTS is not considered as valid by the Euroculture Admission Board. 

  • Students from China are required to submit a TOEFL iBT or IELTS test (no CAE).

Exceptions

If you meet any of the below requirements, you are exempted from the Language Test submission. However, you must still submit a proof that the exemption applies. 

  1. Students who have studied at least one year full-time in a fully English-taught university programme in a country where English is (one of) the official language(s)

    • Please upload a Transcript of Records or Statement on Language of Instruction confirming that English was the language of instruction during your studies. In case a transcript or diploma supplement is uploaded, you must make sure that this document explictly mentions the language of instruction, or it may not be considered.

    • If Uppsala is your first university of choice: please mail euroculture@teol.uu.se to see if this exception applies to your country.

  2. Students who completed an entire Bachelor programme in English (duration: 3 years minimum).

    • Please upload a Transcript of Records or Statement on Language of Instruction confirming that English was the language of instruction during your studies. In case a transcript or diploma supplement is uploaded, you must make sure that this document explictly mentions the language of instruction, or it may not be considered.

    • If Uppsala is your first university of choice: If you received your university degree in Bangladesh or Pakistan, the degree-awarding university must in addition be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools for the English test exception to be valid. 

Required Documents

Only applications containing all required documents will be assessed. To make sure you don’t forget to upload anything, review our Required Documents page carefully! Also be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions, where you can find extensive information on the application process and required documents.