While this MA course is engaging and challenging, it does little to provide students with the skills needed for a career that deals with conflict or human rights. It is heavily focused on abstract concepts such as the ontological and epistemological stances of theories. If you intend to do a PhD, this course will prepare you perfectly but if you want a job working in the field, you should probably look elsewhere.

The professors are excellent and are extremely knowledgeable and engaging. They are also approachable and very understanding of personal circumstances which is quite important during Corona times. Classes are small (20-40 people) and debate and discussion are encouraged. There’s a heavy emphasis on group work as many of the graded assignments are completed in groups. Furthermore, the students in this programme are tight-knit and there’s a great deal of camaraderie. Overall, this MA programme is perfect if you plan on doing qualitative research or a PhD afterwards but it does not provide you with the practical skills needed for a career within the fields of peacebuilding or conflict resolution.

Great university, great location, good programs and great tuition for eu students. The student life is great in Utrecht as there are many young people and therefore lots of events and activities happening geared towards this public. The professors at the university college are usually quite good and attentive to students needs. The tutor system is quire helpful in terms of setting up your curriculum.

(Valid for the University College Utrecht, faculty of University Utrecht):__Nice small classes with increasing student participation as classes get deeper and more specific. Closed campus (about 900 students), with great 1 semester exchange opportunities, and other courses off campus (and internationally). __The school is a bubble in which the majority of students live. It is an individual choice to suffer, embrace, or pop that bubble!__Lovely city, very welcoming for students with a great party scene, close to Amsterdam, plenty of job opportunities,…