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Human Rights and Migration
This programme provides in-depth knowledge of international and European legal instruments that impact the rights and mobility of citizens in the EU. You will explore the role of major international courts in protecting individual rights, while also examining the dynamic relationship between migration law and human rights across national, European, and international contexts.

Cyber Security
As our society's reliance on IT increases, cyber security grows in importance. In this Cyber Security specialisation at Radboud University, you learn how to assess the security of existing ICT systems, and how to develop more secure future solutions.

Molecular Sciences
You will learn all aspects of the functioning and synthesis of molecules. Choose a specialisation in chemistry, molecular life sciences, and biology. Deepen your knowledge in solid-state chemistry, spectroscopy, organic or physical chemistry, or molecular biology. Combine theoretical courses with extensive research internships in a multidisciplinary and international learning environment.

Environment and Society Studies - Local Environmental Change and Sustainable Cities
This specialisation focuses on the local level of sustainability transformations and the integration of different policies. How can we address issues such as the energy transition, climate adaptation, water quality, mobility, circularity, sustainable agriculture and nature conservation in a city or region, in the Netherlands or abroad?

Business Administration - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
You will come to understand how and why organisations innovate and what challenges entrepreneurs face when starting their business in a changing environment.

Cities, Culture and Inequality
In this specialisation, we explore how cities are represented, contested and experienced by a wide array of urban dwellers. You will learn how to think about city life and urban inequalities from different scales and perspectives; from the edge to the core, and with urban theory and (creative) methodologies.

Microbiology
Focus on the functioning of microorganisms and their potential to improve our health and the environment. This includes applications such as energy-efficient waste management or new vaccines. You will gain extensive experience in microbial research in this Microbiology programme at Radboud University.

Business Administration - Strategic Human Resources Leadership
Do you want to analyse issues both involving people and the organisation? And do you want to think about them at the strategic level within an organisation? Learn how to optimise organisational, team, AND individual performance, and employee well-being.

Art and Visual Culture (Research)
Whether you wish to specialise in the study of artworks, artefacts, or media, the Art and Visual Culture specialisation will equip you to thoroughly research and analyse visual culture.

History of Philosophical and Scientific Thought
Philosophy and the sciences have interacted throughout history. Up to Newton and even Darwin, ‘science’ was in fact called ‘natural philosophy’. This History of Philosophical and Scientific Thought Master’s specialisation covers the entire history of philosophy, from Antiquity to modern times, and combines it with the history and philosophy of science.

Literary Studies (Research)
In the Master's specialisation Literary Studies you will learn to develop new insights that will contribute to a better understanding of literary texts and how they function within society.

Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds
The Master’s specialisation in Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds offers you a unique approach by looking at ancient and medieval history, Byzantium, the Islamic world and Western Europe in contact and conflict.

Economics - Accounting and Control
Gain the skills and knowledge required to become a professional in the domains of auditing, accountancy, controlling and financial management and consulting.

Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
The Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science programme at Radboud University is all about understanding the fundamental mathematical concepts of computation and information, to explore the potentials of computer science.

Information Sciences
This Master's degree teaches you how IT impacts organisations, both from a technical and management perspective. You will become an expert in explaining how organisations are able to deal with security and privacy issues.

Adaptive Organisms
Become an expert in the molecular, cellular, and physiological processes behind stress adaptation in plants, animals and microorganisms. This research-oriented specialisation offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques to prepare you for a career at the forefront of science and R&D.

Science for Sustainability
Will you help navigate society towards environmental sustainability? In this Science for Sustainability programme from Radboud University you learn about planetary boundaries and societal transitions, and acquire skills to solve sustainability challenges with societal actors.

Particle and Astrophysics
Particle physics and Astrophysics both use the laws of physics to study the universe. In this Particle and Astrophysics programme offered by Radboud University, you’ll dive into extreme worlds and unravel the inner workings of the universe from the smallest to the largest scales.

Anthropology and Development Studies
How do bottom-up initiatives of people striving for racial justice, political change or climate change awareness arise and evolve? This Anthropology and Development Master's expands your knowledge and research skills. Let’s contribute to society!

Political Science - Diversity and Inequality in Politics
Understanding how gender, race, ethnicity, class, religion and other identities intersect with power structures is key to addressing pressing societal issues such as discrimination, unequal representation, economic disparities, and violent conflicts. Learn to critically analyse these domestic and global dynamics and develop viable solutions to foster more inclusive political and social systems.