ERCOMER offers a uniquely designed Masters program in Comparative Studies of Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism (MERM), which is one of the four Research Master Programmes of the Utrecht School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, The Graduate School of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Utrecht University.

MERM offers two-year training, after which students may obtain the degree of Master of Science (MSc) and starts on 1 September each year.



The study of migration, ethnic relations and multiculturalism is essential in understanding contemporary European societies within a context of changing international relations and governance. Modern societies are increasingly multicultural and understanding intercultural relations as well as cultural differences is an important requirement for modern civic life. The Masters program offers a unique opportunity to investigate these issues under the supervision of leading experts from ERCOMER, and is designed to provide an in-depth analysis of the processes of migration, ethnic and national identification, acculturation, multiculturalism, nationalism and ethnic conflict.

For all relevant information concerning the program, application procedures and financial matters, please visit the homepages of the Graduate School.

Useful links:

• Information on finance provided by the Utrecht University:
• Information provided by NUFFIC, the Netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education: About Study in the Netherlands

Starting with 2004, the MSc in Comparative Studies of Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism (MERM), is part of the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP). Students coming from 56 developing countries may apply for the NFP fellowship. For more information, please visit the NUFFIC website, after May 2003.

Contact
For enquiries, you may contact the staff of the Graduate School

Admissions Office : Utrecht School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Graduate School of the Faculty of Social Sciences
Utrecht University
Heidelberglaan 2,
3584 CS Utrecht,
The Netherlands

T: + 31 30 253 4166
F: + 31 30 253 4733
E: gradschool@fss.uu.nl
I: www.fss.uu.nl/graduateschool

We thank you for your interest in our Masters Program!

• Prof. Dr. Louk Hagendoorn, Director of the Graduate School
• Dr. Edwin Poppe, Admissions
• Mdm. Bea Ramdaras, Secretary
• Ms. Anca Minescu, BA, Recruitment
• Drs. Antoinette Bolt-Huiszoon, Board of Studies