There seems to be some tension in this border region between the presence of a national border and the communalities in the border region. However, this is not yet scientifically proven. The programme has a sociocultural and a socioeconomic version. Both versions take four years, of which at least one year of study in Germany. The programme is rounded off with a work placement and a thesis.
Graduates receive a certificate of both universities.
The post-doctoral professional education programme is designed for business or government executives. The programme consists of six modules, each dealing with different aspects of German business life and Dutch-German economic relationships. Apart from participation in the programme as a whole, it is also possible to enroll in separate modules. TopDoc German Studies TopDoc is a one-year daytime programme for recent graduates. This full-time programme consists of a combination of acquiring theoretical knowledge and practical skills.