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28 Master's degrees offered by the university
Geographical Information Sciences (UNIGIS)
At Geographical Information Sciences (UNIGIS) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you’ll uncover how GIS enables smarter decision-making for businesses, governments and the world. Whether you work in marketing, city planning, green energy, healthcare or elsewhere, this Master’s in GIS can help you perform better.
Economics - Global Challenges
The Economics - Global Challenges programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed for ambitious students with a strong academic background in economics who want to sharpen their expertise even further and prepare for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
Economics - International and Macroeconomic Policy
The Economics - International and Macroeconomic Policy programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed for ambitious students with a strong academic background in economics who want to sharpen their expertise even further and prepare for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
Ecology and Evolution (Joint Programme UvA-VU) - Ecology and Evolution
How do organisms and their environment interact at both a molecular level and a global level? If this is an area that interests you, and you want to make a contribution to science and sustainability, the Ecology and Evolution (Joint Programme UvA-VU) - Ecology and Evolution course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is for you.
Water and Society
During our two-year Water and Society program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn theory, field measurements and computer modelling. You will discuss and analyse water challenges and develop risk-reducing management options.
Environment and Resource Management - Global Water Challenges
The Environment and Resource Management - Global Water Challenges programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam trains you to become a sustainability professional with the skills and knowledge to be changemaker.
Water and Climate
During our two-year Water and Climate program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn theory, field measurements and computer modelling. You will discuss and analyse water challenges and develop risk-reducing management options.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Climate Econometrics
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Climate Econometrics programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
International Business Law - Climate Change and Corporations
A study of the law’s role in climate change means looking at how the law functions. To build up a picture of the law in action, you will meet practicing professionals during this International Business Law - Climate Change and Corporations programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Ecology and Evolution
In this Ecology and Evolution programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will follow five courses in the first semester, encompassing in principle 30 EC. Your previous education will determine the exact content of your individual programme.
Earth Sciences - Global Environmental Change And Policy
As a student of the Earth Sciences - Global Environmental Change And Policy course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn to find sustainable solutions for present and future challenges regarding our planet and climate. You will study natural processes and cycles of the Earth’s system within and among rock, soil, water, organisms and air.
Hydrology - Water and Chemistry
Safe and clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, and conflict over water is growing. As a student of the Hydrology - Water and Chemistry programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will dive into global water challenges and find sustainable solutions. You will learn to understand the hydrological cycle and its impact on society.
Environment and Resource Management - Global Food Challenges
The Environment and Resource Management - Global Food Challenges programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam trains you to become a sustainability professional with the skills and knowledge to be changemaker.

Spatial and Applied Economics
The Spatial and Applied Economics MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam deals with urban, transport, environmental, real estate, health, development, and public policy economics.
Ecology and Evolution (Joint Degree 3 Universities) - Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution
How do organisms and their environment interact at both a molecular level and a global level? If this is an area that interests you, and you want to make a contribution to science and sustainability, the Ecology and Evolution (Joint Degree 3 Universities) - Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is for you.
Political Science - Global Environmental Politics
The Political Science - Global Environmental Politics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the political dynamics of the climate crisis and the transition to a just and sustainable future.

Earth Sciences
Understanding how planet Earth works is important for everyone. That is what the Earth Sciences MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is all about.

Hydrology
Safe and clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, and conflict over water is growing. As a student of Hydrology programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will dive into global water challenges and find sustainable solutions. You will learn to understand the hydrological cycle and its impact on society.

Ecology and Evolution
The Ecology and Evolution MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam enables you to understand and explain why the natural world looks the way it does. You’ll also develop the tools to solve problems caused by pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change.
Water and Environmental Analysis
During our two-year Water and Environmental Analysis program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn theory, field measurements and computer modelling. You will discuss and analyse water challenges and develop risk-reducing management options.