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Studies & Degrees in Euroculture

Euroculture is not a general subject but the name of one specific programme: "Euroculture: European Politics, Culture, and Society in a Global Context", an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's in European Studies run by a consortium of universities. It looks at contemporary Europe through several disciplines at once. According to the consortium, the programme integrates history, political science, law, sociology and culture, and it is taught entirely in English.

Students do not stay in one place. Each student attends at least two universities of the network, and the degree combines coursework with either a work placement or a research stay. The consortium states that the programme has more than 25 years of experience and over 1,600 alumni from more than 70 countries.

Qualification and structure

Euroculture exists only at master's level. It lasts two years and has 120 ECTS credits, spread over four semesters of 30 credits each. The University of Groningen, which hosts the consortium secretariat, awards an MA in European Studies for it.

  • Semester 1: core courses on European society and culture at the first university, plus Eurocompetence I, a practical module on professional and academic skills
  • Semester 2: a second European partner university, with methodology, a research seminar and Eurocompetence II on project management, closed by the Intensive Programme, a 7-day summer school
  • Semester 3: a professional track with a work placement, or a research track at a partner university in Europe or in Canada, India, Japan or Mexico
  • Semester 4: the master's thesis and Eurocompetence III, back at the first or the second university

Across the semesters, the Eurocompetence modules cover academic writing, career issues, project management, teamwork and applications for project and research funding, according to Uppsala Universitet.

Where to study it

The consortium website lists seven European universities: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (Germany), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands), Università degli Studi di Udine (Italy), Université de Strasbourg (France), Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci (Czech Republic), Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie (Poland) and Uppsala Universitet (Sweden). Four partners outside Europe take students for the research track: the University of Hyderabad in India, Queen's University in Canada, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the University of Osaka in Japan. No university in Spain appears on the current list.

SpainExchange lists 4 active schools under this subject, in Spain, the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden. Two of them, Uppsala Universitet and the University of Groningen, are members of the consortium. For the other listed schools, ask directly what they offer in European studies and what qualification it leads to.

Admission, deadlines and costs

Applications go through the consortium's own online application tool, not through the individual universities. The consortium has 100 study places a year across its seven European universities. The main requirements, as published by the University of Groningen and Uppsala Universitet, are:

  • A bachelor's degree in the arts, humanities or social sciences, or in a discipline relevant to the programme such as European studies, history, international relations or law
  • Proof of English: a TOEFL iBT score of at least 93, an IELTS score of 6.5 with no section below 6.5, or a Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency certificate
  • Two recommendation letters, a CV and a motivation letter

Uppsala Universitet gives 1 May 2027 as the application deadline for entry in autumn 2027. The consortium advises applicants from outside the EU/EEA to apply at least five months before the semester starts, to leave time for the student visa. It also warns that the procedure may change for the 2027-2029 intake, so check the consortium site before applying.

Tuition is charged to everyone: Uppsala Universitet notes that all students of this programme pay tuition fees, including citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland. No Erasmus Mundus scholarships were available for the 2026-2028 intake, and the consortium said it hoped to confirm scholarships for later cohorts. Erasmus+ mobility and placement grants remained available for self-financing students. Check the current fees and funding on the consortium site, because they are set per intake.

Careers

The programme is aimed at work in which knowledge of European politics, society and culture is needed. Uppsala Universitet reports that graduates have gone on to careers in cultural management, government, research, journalism, policy-making, international business, non-governmental organisations and European institutions, and to PhD study. The University of Groningen states that 90% of graduates find relevant employment within six months. This is the university's own figure; there are no official statistics for this single programme.

Frequently asked questions

Is Euroculture a bachelor's or a master's degree?

It is a master's programme only: a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's of 120 ECTS credits in European Studies. Applicants need a completed bachelor's degree.

In which language is Euroculture taught?

The programme is taught in English at all universities. Applicants must prove their level with a test such as TOEFL iBT (minimum 93) or IELTS (6.5 with no section below 6.5).

Can I study Euroculture in Spain?

The consortium's current list of universities does not include a Spanish university. The European members are in Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Poland and Sweden.

Do EU students pay tuition fees for Euroculture?

Yes. According to Uppsala Universitet, all students of this programme pay tuition fees, including EU/EEA and Swiss citizens. The amounts are published on the consortium website.