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195 Master's degrees offered by the university
Religious Studies (Theology and Religious Studies)
The Religious Studies (Theology and Religious Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam offers an inspiring research environment in which you develop the research skills to conduct your own research project in the field of religious studies.
Urban Studies
The two-year Urban Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam deals with questions surrounding the increasing urbanisation of today’s world. Cities are characterised by economic, social, political and cultural opportunities, but also carry risks of social problems, inequality and security issues. In this programme, you will learn to research and analyse these challenges.
Communication and Information
The Communication and Information programme of the University of Amsterdam provides students with a solid theoretical and methodological foundation for understanding the way in which language is used for informative and argumentative purposes.
Business Data Science
The Research Master's programme in Business Data Science (M.Sc.) at the University of Amsterdam is a two-year full-time course designed to prepare future PhD candidates. This 120 ECTS programme combines rigorous academic training with practical applications, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of data science in a business context.
East European Studies (European Studies)
In the one-year East European Studies (European Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam you develop a thorough understanding of the history of Eastern European countries (including Russia), and insight into recent developments in the region.
Museum Studies (Heritage Studies)
The Museum Studies (Heritage Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique, one-and-half year professional programme that focuses on the museological field, and includes an intensive, one-semester internship.
International Finance
Looking for a solid foundation in international banking and finance? The International Finance programme of the University of Amsterdam offers you the skill set to excel in your international career as a finance professional. The 1- or 2-year programme combines traditional finance with innovative developments, such as fintech, blockchain and behavioural finance.
Medical Biology (Biomedical Sciences)
The Biomedical Sciences - Medical Biology programme of the University of Amsterdam is a challenging Master's programme where you acquire thorough knowledge of the cellular, molecular and biochemical basis of medical pathologies. Your Master’s diploma qualifies for excellent positions both in- and outside the academia, anywhere in the world.
Finance - Real Estate Finance
The Finance - Real Estate Finance programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with an in-depth understanding of real estate in the context of international finance. This track is one of 6 tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Finance.
Big Data and Business Analytics
The University of Amsterdam offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Big Data and Business Analytics, designed for full-time study over a duration of 12 months. This programme equips students with essential skills in advanced analytics and data science, preparing them for a successful career in the competitive job market.
Archival and Information Studies (Media Studies)
The one-and-a-half-year Archival and Information Studies (Media Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on contemporary archival theory and practice, training students in the science and craft of recordkeeping, and providing insight into the archives of the past and future.
Business Economics - Managerial Economics and Strategy
The Business Economics - Managerial Economics and Strategy programme of the University of Amsterdam provides deep insights into the drivers of corporate performance.

Econometrics
Prepare for a career in one of the most sought-after professions in the world today. Join the Master's in Econometrics (MSc) from University of Amsterdam.
Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies)
The Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique, two-year Dual Master's programme designed to train the curators and (museum) researchers of the future. The programme is offered jointly by the UvA, the VU University and leading museums in the Netherlands (a.o. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Van Abbe Museum).
Business Economics - Sustainability
The Business Economics - Sustainability program at University of Amsterdam offers a broad perspective on sustainability. You will learn evidence-based economic policies and business strategies that achieve sustainability in practice. This is one of the tracks you can opt for in the MSc Business Economics.

Economics - Master's Qualifying Programme
This one-year (2-semester) Economics - Master's Qualifying Programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a range of postgraduate degrees at the University of Amsterdam. Learn more at the Master's Qualifying Programme from OnCampus Amsterdam.
Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image (Media Studies)
The Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image (Media Studies) programme of University of Amsterdam invites students to critically engage with current practices of collecting and selecting, preserving and restoring, making accessible, presenting and curating moving images and sound.
Cultural and Social Anthropology - Visual Anthropology
What becomes of anthropology when it is practiced in other media than the written word like photography or film? And what becomes of film and photography when they have anthropological pretensions? The Cultural and Social Anthropology - Visual Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam enables you to explore the possibilities of camera-based research.

Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance - Actuarial Science
The Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance - Actuarial Science track from the University of Amsterdam provides you with an excellent grounding for your career as an actuary or risk manager. This track is one of the tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance.
Literature, Culture and Society (Literary Studies)
The Literature, Culture and Society (Literary Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam has a unique focus on the ways in which contemporary literature, culture, and society are interlinked and inform and influence each other.