European Integration
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
! | Deze opleiding communiceert alleen in het Engels. We tonen daarom de Engelstalige opleidingsinformatie. |
European Integration is a track within the Master's degree in International Relations.
European integration is a unique phenomenon. Nowhere else in the world have national states decided to a such a far-reaching form of cooperation and 'pooling' of resources as has been the case within the framework of the present-day European Union. Despite the problems the EU is facing nowadays, the economies and currencies, and to a certain extent also the political and social systems of the member countries, have become 'Europeanised' to a considerable extent. This fascinating development is studied in the track European Integration in Groningen.
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locatieGroningen | |
diplomaMA Internationale betrekkingen | |
typeregulier, 60 EC | |
start1 februari, 1 september | |
taalvolledig English | |
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd | |
accreditatiesNVAO | |
croho-code60734 | |
heeft geen numerus fixus heeft een honours programma |
Waarom aan de Rijksuniversiteit?
- Enables to design a study programme tailored to your needs and interests.
- Offers a research-led and policy-oriented curriculum taught by committed staff.
- Includes a placement that excellently prepares for the labour market.
- Provides you with a research-oriented profile which makes you fit for participation in a Research Master and/or a PhD track.
Open dagen en meeloopdagen
Studieprogramma

Examples of Research Seminars European Integration are: 'Europe and China', 'European Security Discourses from a Global Perspective', and 'EU Foreign Policy in Theory and Practice'. The topics of the research seminars differ every year, so these are merely examples.
periode | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Advanced Theory of International Relations | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Seminar 1 | 10 EC | ||||||||
Research Seminar 2 | 10 EC | ||||||||
Capita European Integration | 5 EC | ||||||||
Master's Placement stage | 10 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis European Integration afstuderen | 20 EC |
specialisaties
specialisatie Master's placement
A placement is a recognised component of this Master's track.
You can propose yourself at what organisation you would like to do a placement and where necessary the programme can advise you. Click the link above to find examples of placements completed by other Master's students.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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onderwijsopzet | 50% zelfstudie 30% theorie 20% praktijk |
avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme
The Master's Honours Programme is developed especially for students who want to get more from their studies.
It is a programme worth 15 ECTS that is followed in addition to the standard Master's programme. It is a one-year interdisciplinary programme that is designed to introduce students to various aspects of leadership.
Toelating en studiekosten

startmomenten
1 februari 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 1 november 2018 wettelijk tarief : € 2083 instellingstarief : € 11700 niet-EU/EER studenten : € 12500 |
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1 februari 2020 | aanmelding deadline : 1 november 2019 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
1 september 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 1 juni 2019 wettelijk tarief : € 2083 instellingstarief : € 11700 niet-EU/EER studenten : € 12500 |
1 september 2020 | aanmelding deadline : 1 juni 2020 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
toelatingseisen
taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Language Centre English Test (LCET) level C1 (B2 for no more than two components).
vooropleiding
University of Groningen:
For students with a University of Groningen Bachelor's degree in American Studies, Communication and Information Studies, European Languages and Cultures (Profile Politics and Society), History, International and European Law, International Business, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Minorities and Multilingualism, Psychology and Sociology a standard Pre-Master programme applies. Please use this step-by-step guide for your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA
Other universities and degree programmes:
Students with either a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences (including - but not limited to - Economics, Political Science, Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Geography), or an internationally oriented Bachelor's degree such as International Relations, Regional Studies, European/International Law, or (Modern) History can submit an application to the IR Admissions Board. Please use this step-by-step guide for more information regarding your eligibility and your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA
After you complete your application, the IR Admissions Board will assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, and will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades you have obtained.
The Admissions Board will then determine whether:
- direct admission is possible
- a student has to complete the pre-Master's programme first: http://www.rug.nl/let/premaster-IR
- a student cannot be admitted
studie kosten
bedrag | kostenpost |
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€ 10 | levensonderhoudper jaar |
estimated monthly costs
bedrag | kostenpost | ||
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€ | 303 | kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
€ | 22 | internet+tv | |
€ | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
€ | 32 | telefoon | |
€ | 117 | verzekeringen | |
€ | 158 | collegegeldop basis van € 1906 per jaar | |
€ | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
€ | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
€ | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
€ | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
€ | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
€ | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
€ | 45 | overig | |
€ | 1171 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 |
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
214 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
48% | daarvan is vrouw |
40 | eerstejaars gestart in 2017 |
48% | daarvan is vrouw |
29331 | studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
51% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
Clio
Clio is the Study Association of International Relations & International Organization at the University of Groningen. Clio has 1200 members and is one of the largest students' associations in Groningen, and the largest students' organization at a Dutch faculty of Arts.Clio has 1100 members and is one of the largest students' associations in Groningen, and the largest students' organization at a Dutch Faculty of Arts. Clio organizes numerous events including parties, workshops, excursions and offers services like high-quality summaries, the internship database and various discounts around Groningen.
Mitrany
Mitrany is the Alumni Network for all graduated students of International Relations and International Organization.Mitrany was established in February 2013 in order to facilitate the contact between alumni and the Department of IRIO. Mitrany offers events tailored to graduated IRIO students concerning career paths and connects graduated IRIO students to its alumni network.
Op kamers in Groningen
55216 | studenten studerend |
31914 | studenten woonachtig |
€ 303 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
kamer betaalbaarheid | |
21 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
kamer beschikbaarheid |
aan het woord: studenten en docenten


Regional integration particularly fascinates me
'I chose European Integration after developing a specific interest in the European Union during my Bachelor's degree programme in International Relations and International Organization (IRIO). Regional integration particularly fascinates me, hence my decision to follow a placement at Interreg Flanders–the Netherlands. Interreg is a European funding programme which stimulates collaboration between parties from several countries in projects in the field of spatial and regional development.
I really enjoy the Master's track...
Alongside my degree programme, I’m active in the International Research by Students Programme (IRSP), which helps IRIO Master’s students find opportunities to conduct research for professional partners such as businesses, government organizations and embassies. This year I’m leading a research project for Koneksie, a social enterprise which deals with mobility problems in Kenya. The project involves all the different aspects of IRIO, from economics and international law to culture. After graduating, I’m planning to go abroad to study for a second Master’s degree in order to broaden my knowledge.’
lees verder ...
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
European Integration
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
40 eerstejaars |
47% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
International Political Economy
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
40 eerstejaars |
47% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
East Asian Studies
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
40 eerstejaars |
47% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
International Relations and International Organization
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
40 eerstejaars |
47% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
International Security
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
40 eerstejaars |
47% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Geopolitics & Connectivity
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
40 eerstejaars |
47% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Internationale Betrekkingen (60 EC)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
40 eerstejaars |
47% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Global Conflict in the Modern Era
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
95 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
International Relations
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
95 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Culture and Politics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
95 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Global Order in Historical Perspective
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
95 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Global Political Economy
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
95 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
European Union Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
95 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
International Relations in Historical Perspective
star Elsevier |
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
52 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
star Elsevier |
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Feiten en / studie in cijfers
deze opleiding | landelijk | |
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algemeen oordeel | 4.0 | 3.8 |
inhoud | 3.8 | 3.8 |
docenten | 3.9 | 3.9 |
studiefaciliteiten | 3.7 | 3.5 |
studielast | 3.3 | 3.4 |
studiebegeleiding | 3.5 | 3.3 |
Studentoordelen
De Nationale Studenten Enquete is het grootschalige onderzoek van de overheid onder studenten in Nederland naar de kwaliteit van opleidingen aan hogescholen en universiteiten.In 2017 hebben meer dan 200.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
European Integration aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is beoordeeld door 51 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.0 uit 5.
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Many graduates become policy advisors for national governments, NGOs, and international organisations in international politics. An increasing number of graduates also use their analytical skills to advise international businesses. Research, media and communication are also prospective fields of employment.
Alumni of the European Integration track work at:
Government:
- Policy Officer – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (The Hague)
- Support and Training Youth and Child Care System - Regionale Inkooporganisatie Groninger Gemeenten (Groningen)
- Beleidsadviseur Economie – Gemeente Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht (Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht)
- Project Officer - BMWE-Gemeenten (Bedum, De Marne, Winsum, Eemsmond)
Business:
- HR Analyst - Shell (Den Haag)
- Sales Support – Larex Recruitment (Deventer)
Alumni Network Mitrany| We would also like to direct you to the IR Alumni Network or a survey they conducted amongst IR alumni.
current job market
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