Best Humanities in Netherlands 2025 - WeUni

Master in Learning and Innovation - Christian Education

Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education

Netherlands

Education, Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

In 2018 we will offer an international Master’s course in Christian Education which will fully focus on the backgrounds and practices of education inspired and informed by the Christian faith.

English

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Bachelor of Theology

King's College of the Netherlands

Netherlands

Humanities

Bachelor's Degree

This program builds on the Diploma program, adding courses that move a student to a more professional direction. With appropriate local mentoring a student can be prepared for associate pastor position.

English

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University College Maastricht, A Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor Programme

Maastricht University, University College Maastricht (UCM)

Netherlands

Liberal Arts, General Studies

Bachelor's Degree

Are you highly motivated and looking for a programme that gives you the freedom to pursue your own interests? Do you want to be part of a diverse yet close-knit academic community that encourages discussion and debate? University College Maastricht is a Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours College that provides small-scale and individualised bachelor's education. At UCM, you will be part of a truly international community, working and socialising with students from more than 50 countries. With the support of our committed staff, you can choose from more than 150 different courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences to build an academic profile that helps you meet your goals.

English

3 Years

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Master of Intercultural Reformed Theology

Theological University in Kampen

Netherlands

Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

The Theological University of Kampen boasts a long-standing tradition of education in Reformed Theology in The Netherlands. In a globalizing world, we want to stimulate and challenge international and Dutch students to reflect on the relevance and actuality of Reformed theology and world-view for today while studying the heritage of famous theologians such as John Calvin, Herman Bavinck and Abraham Kuyper.

Dutch, English

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Master Islamic Spiritual Care NL

Islamic University Of Rotterdam

Netherlands

Cultural Heritage

Master's Degree

The Master program in Islamic Spiritual Care prepares students for jobs in various sectors, including mosques, hospitals, schools, advisory organizations, government institutions (such as prisons of Ministry of Justice, police, army), and non-governmental organizations.

Dutch

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Master Humanistics

University Of Humanistic Studies

Netherlands

Humanities

Master's Degree

The master Humanistics is a scientific study with a lot of attention for your personal development and practical experience. You will study contemporary questions about meaning, philosophy and the organization of a humane society.

Dutch, English

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MA Arts and Culture

Maastricht University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Netherlands

Art History, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Modern Literature, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

The master's programme in Arts and Culture focuses on culture in the making. Culture can refer to the products of intellectual and artistic creativity, such as scholarly and literary texts or works of art. it also indicates the cultural practices that shape everyday life of people, and is expressed in their individual tastes and forms of associating with one another.

English

1 Year

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Master Scientific Illustration

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Netherlands

Fine Arts, Art History, Biology

Master's Degree

In this international study programme, you will learn to make accurate visualisations of topics from the clinical, medical and biological domains. You will get the skills to use a wide range of traditional and digital visualisation techniques.

English

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Master of Theology General

Theological University in Kampen

Netherlands

Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

The Theological University of Kampen offers national and international students the unique opportunity of following a taught MA programme in one of several main areas of Theology. This one-year Master of Theology General programme is embedded in our University’s long tradition of combining sound theological education with a thorough theological study.

Dutch, English

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Ph.D. in Theology

Theological University in Kampen

Netherlands

Humanities

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Theological University Kampen facilitates Ph.D. students in their Ph.D. trajectory. If a doctoral candidate successfully completes this doctoral research, he/she may use the title of doctor. Theological University Kampen is a unique center of knowledge and research in Reformed and Protestant theology in Europe.

English

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Bachelor Programme (Eng) in Islamic Theology

Islamic University Of Rotterdam

Netherlands

Theology and Religious Studies

Bachelor's Degree

During this four-year HBO Bachelor’s program, students can delve into a wide range of subjects on Islamic Theology.

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Humanistic Studies

University Of Humanistic Studies

Netherlands

Creative Writing, History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Modern Literature, Literature, Art History, Museum Studies

Bachelor's Degree

You can follow a unique bachelor's degree at the University of Humanistics: the bachelor Humanistics. You combine scientific disciplines such as philosophy, psychology and sociology. You will receive practical subjects such as conversation techniques and reflection skills. Moreover, you study the best there is: people and life!

Dutch, English

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MSc in Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology

Maastricht University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Netherlands

Arts, Humanities

Master of Science (MSc)

The research master in Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology is a programme that focuses on how technologies, scientific knowledge and art change societies. In two years, you will train your analytical and methodological skills to pursue a career in research at a university, a knowledge institute, governmental agencies or a firm.

English

2 Years

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Bachelor in Liberal Studies

United School for Liberal Studies

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, Netherlands, Italy

General Studies, Humanities

Bachelor's Degree

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Bachelor in Liberal Studies (BLS) degree awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.

English

3 Years

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Bachelor in European Studies

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Netherlands

History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Cultural Heritage, International Relations, Political Science

Bachelor's Degree

With the European Studies program, you get to explore current affairs in Europe, develop your international and practical insights, and work on your personal development. You will graduate with a broad knowledge of Europe, extensive cultural awareness, and communication skills in different languages so as to be optimally prepared to handle European and international matters effectively. Whether you work at the local, regional, national, or European level, you’ll be able to make a difference in a single Europe.

English

4 Years

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Master in Liberal Studies

United School for Liberal Studies

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, Netherlands, Italy

Liberal Arts, History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Literature, Museum Studies

Master's Degree

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master of Arts (MA) in Liberal Studies degree awarded by the school's main campus in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned, and upon the recommendation of the school's Academic Council.

English

9 Months

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Bachelor in European Studies

Maastricht University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Netherlands

Political Science, History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Cultural Heritage, International Relations, Social Sciences

Bachelor's Degree

European Studies is an interdisciplinary bachelor's programme that focuses on the cultural, historical, political and social aspects of Europe and the ongoing European integration process. The programme covers international developments both in the European union and in a wider, global context. You will be trained to become a critical thinker who can understand, analyse and explain complex problems at the European level from various disciplinary perspectives.

English

3 Years

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Bachelor in Arts and Culture

Maastricht University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Netherlands

Art History, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Modern Literature, Fine Arts

Bachelor's Degree

Arts and Culture is an interdisciplinary programme that studies Western culture in a broad sense. Focusing on interactions between science, art, media and politics, students will address contemporary societal challenges with historical and philosophical understanding. The programme encourages critical thinking and buidling bridges between different perspectives.

English

3 Years

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Bachelor Interdisciplinary Arts

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Netherlands

Humanities, Arts, Liberal Arts

Bachelor's Degree

Our changing and complex society needs solutions beyond the mainstream. At iArts (Interdisciplinary Arts) we can match problems to these solutions. This is possible because we view our society differently and the scope of our work is innovative and transdisciplinary. That is why our students are decisive change agents of the future. Are you one of them?

English

3 Years

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BA South and Southeast Asian Studies

Leiden University

Netherlands

History, Anthropology, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Cultural Heritage

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

South and Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse areas. Interested in speaking one of its major languages, and understanding its history, culture, and current affairs? Then this is the programme for you!

English

3 Years

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43 Best Humanities in Netherlands for 2025

Master in Learning and Innovation - Christian Education

Bachelor of Theology

University College Maastricht, A Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor Programme

Master of Intercultural Reformed Theology

Master Islamic Spiritual Care NL

Master Humanistics

MA Arts and Culture

Master Scientific Illustration

Master of Theology General

Ph.D. in Theology

Bachelor Programme (Eng) in Islamic Theology

Humanistic Studies

MSc in Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology

Bachelor in Liberal Studies

Bachelor in European Studies

Master in Liberal Studies

Bachelor in European Studies

Bachelor in Arts and Culture

Bachelor Interdisciplinary Arts

BA South and Southeast Asian Studies

Humanities, Netherlands