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204 Master's degrees offered by the university

Humanities Research
The Humanities Research MRes programme is a unique programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam that provides extensive training in research design, in an inspiring and sustainable interdisciplinary research environment.
Human Movement Sciences - High Performance Coaching
The Human Movement Sciences - High Performance Coaching programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam gives you the tools to understand and enhance human movement — in sports and health.
Science, Business and Innovation
Are you curious about how to integrate both the scientific and the business side of innovations? Do you want to play a crucial part in determining the economic success of innovations? Then the Science, Business and Innovation MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is the programme for you.
Business Administration - Management Consulting
What do different organisations have in common, and what are the differences? And why are some more successful than others? If you are curious about the ins and outs of this ‘game’, about the companies active in business services and about the people who work for them, then the Business Administration - Leadership and Change Management programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is for you.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Engineering
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Engineering programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Computer Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Big Data Engineering
The Computer Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Big Data Engineering course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam approaches computer science from many different perspectives. From the technical foundations of our information society to non-functional aspects such as the energy efficiency of data centers.
Physics and Astronomy - Gravitation, Astro- and Particle Physics
The Physics and Astronomy - Gravitation, Astro- and Particle Physics programme is a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. As a student, you will therefore benefit from the expertise, networks and research projects at both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates.
Economics - Public Policy
The Economics - Public 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.

Political Science
The Political Science MA programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teaches you to analyse the exercise of political power in its social and international context.

Biomolecular Sciences
Are you interested in the molecular mechanisms behind major health problems, such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s? What about their impact on antibiotics or food production? Yes? Then this Biomolecular Sciences MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is for you.

Public Administration
The Master's programme in Public Administration at VU Amsterdam trains the next generation of ambitious public administration students. The rise of algorithmic governance requires trained experts well-versed in the theory and practice of governance as well as tech-savvy. You will be at the forefront of the latest iteration of the technological revolution in governance.
Human Movement Sciences (Research)
In the Human Movement Sciences - Sport, Exercise and Health (Research) programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn how to answer urgent and socially relevant questions while conducting research aimed at unraveling the secrets of human movement through fundamental and applied scientific studies in Sport and Health.
Biomedical Sciences - Immunology
The Biomedical Sciences - Immunology programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam enables you to conduct research within the broad spectrum of biomedical sciences.

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.
Archaeology - European and Mediterranean Archaeology
The Archaeology - European and Mediterranean Archaeology programme is offered jointly by two universities. The University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have combined their expertise in the fields of Archaeology, Ancient History and Classics in the Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA).

Business Analytics
The Business Analytics MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will deepen your knowledge in these areas and give you the opportunity to specialise in computational intelligence, business process optimization, and financial risk management.
Computer Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - International track - Software Engineers for Green Deal
The Computer Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - International track - Software Engineers for Green Deal course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam approaches computer science from many different perspectives. From the technical foundations of our information society to non-functional aspects such as the energy efficiency of data centers.
Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences
This Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences MSc programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers the ideal opportunity to specialise in this fascinating area of research where a wide range of disciplines meet!
Biomedical Sciences - International Public Health
The Biomedical Sciences - International Public Health programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam enables you to conduct research within the broad spectrum of biomedical sciences.

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.