Participation Fees

The Euroculture Consortium offers a Joint Master Degree programme. Euroculture students do not pay participation fees to the universities they attend, but directly to the Euroculture Consortium. A single fee rate applies to all students participating in Euroculture, regardless of the universities you choose during your studies. After making the requirement payments to the Consortium, Euroculture will arrange a transfer of funds to the universities you attend, meaning that you do not have to pay any fees in addition to the ones charged by the Consortium.

  1. Included: Coverage of all registration fees and administrative costs at all attended universities

    All registration matters, including the transferring of tuition fees to your chosen university, will be handled by the Euroculture Consortium.

  2. Included: Full access to study facilities at all attended universities

    This includes libraries, study support services, and other student benefits associated with being a student at that university.

  3. Included: Additional support from the Consortium Secretariat

    We can assist you with securing housing, finalizing your registration, and advise you on practical matters.

  4. Included: Joint Diploma Recognition

    Offered by your chosen combination of degree-awarding universities in the Euroculture Consortium. Your final degree will be expressed as either one Joint Degree or two separate certificates depending on allowances made by EU member state legislation for Joint Diploma recognition.

  5. Included: Joint Thesis Supervision

    Offered by your chosen combination of degree-awarding universities in the Euroculture Consortium. Both of them will assign you a supervisor that work jointly with you on your chosen project.

  6. Included: The Euroculture Intensive Programme

    The Euroculture Intensive Programme is included in your tuition fees. All organizational costs, activities and some meals are covered. Please note that travel to the intensive programme is not covered by these fees.

  7. Included: Insurance

    AON ICS Complete insurance is offered to all students in the programme. Health insurance offered by the Consortium is obligatory for all students with non-EU/EEA nationalities. EU/EEA nationals with sufficient insurance coverage may choose not to opt for this insurance package, reducing their overall fees. Questions regarding insurance may be directed to euroculture@rug.nl.

  8. Not Included: Literature, Accomodation & Subsistence, Travel Costs and Field-Work Related Activities

    Required literature needed during studies, accommodation at any Euroculture university, travel costs and fieldwork-related costs are NOT included in the above-mentioned participation fees. No support payments for month-to-month living are provided to non-scholarship holders.

Fee Amounts

Euroculture distinguishes between participation fees for EU/EEA nationals and non-EU/EEA nationals. The amounts are as follows.

EU/EEA passport holders:

  • €1575 per semester with the standard Consortium Waiver and without AON ICS Complete Insurance (€6300 for the entire programme)

  • €2000 per semester without the standard Consortium Waiver and without AON ICS Complete Insurance (€8000 for the entire programme)

  • EU/EEA nationals may opt for the AON ICS Complete Health Insurance Policy of €1000.

  • The Consortium Waiver reduces the overall applicable tuition fee by €1700. This waiver is applied by default for all EU/EEA students, with the exception of those applicants receiving a full scholarship covering living costs from sources other than the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.

Non-EU/EEA passport holders:

  • €4500 per semester, including AON ICS Complete Health Insurance (€18.000 for the entire programme).

  • Non-EU/EEA nationals can not apply for the Consortium Waiver.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Holders

  • For Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders, regardless of nationality, all participation fees are waived as part of the scholarship.

Alternative Funding

Students of the Euroculture programme that are not eligible for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship may have access to a variety of additional resources to finance their studies. We highlight some of the most common avenues for funding offered through the programme here.

  1. Tuition Fee Waiver

    Amounts to €1700, offered by default to all EU/EEA passport holders without a full scholarship from sources other than Erasmus Mundus.

  2. Erasmus+ Mobility Grant

    Approximately €1000, although amounts may vary. Offered through your chosen university. You may receive this grant even if you already participated in Erasmus+ during your Bachelor programme!

  3. Erasmus+ Placement Grant

    Approximately €1500, although amounts may vary. Offered through your chosen university. This grant may be received in addition to the Erasmus+ grant in the second semester.

  4. Consortium Third Country Mobility Grant

Approximately €2500. Amounts my vary depending on the chosen university.

Do note that this is not an exhaustive list, and that exceptions, deadlines, and conditions may apply to each of the above funding schemes. Furthermore, other resources might be available depending on your personal circumstances. Be sure to reach out to the coordinator of your preferred university for more information regarding living costs, programme costs, and additional avenues for financing your studies. You can also find more information on your chosen universities page here.

Further Funding: Loans

Erasmus+ Master Loan

A loan system with very good conditions for EU students, provided by the European Commission. The Erasmus+ Master Loan is only available in some banks, with limitations on the destination country or country of nationality:

More information on the Erasmus+ Master Degree Loan.

Scholarship Portal

Finds scholarships based on your nationality and the country of the university you have been accepted into.