Overview

The programme is open to highly motivated foreign and Dutch students who have a wide-ranging interest in religion and who wish to study in a challenging academic environment that stimulates personal ambition and development.

Features

In the Comparative Study of Religion programme at University of Groningen, you conduct your own research while the Graduate School provides a balanced mix of expert supervision of at least two experts, tailor-made postgraduate training and the freedom to pursue your own ideas within relevant research themes.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Comparative Study of Religion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 5 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form

A competitive Curriculum Vitae;

as evidenced by grades, research experience, prizes and awards, etc.

A sketch of your intellectual history (c. 600 words);

indicating the factors that have brought you to your present focus of intellectual and scholarly interests and what you hope to learn from doctoral study at our School.

A research based MA-thesis and other major academic papers, if any.

Please note that at least one sample of writing should be included in the English, German, French, Spanish or Dutch language. Papers should demonstrate your scholarly capacity, be no longer than 30 pages, in your intended field of specialization and representative of your best work.

A completed MA degree

Tuition Fee

If you apply for an available position and are accepted, the funding will be arranged for you. In other cases, you will have to arrange the funding yourself.

Living costs for Groningen

750 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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