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204 Master's degrees offered by the university
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Classics
This Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Classics programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers you the opportunity to become an expert in the literature and societies of the Ancient Mediterranean.
Linguistics
How do children learn their mother tongue? How do non-native speakers learn a second language and what are the best teaching methods? What is involved in teaching a computer a language? At the Linguistics MA programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will explore these questions and more.
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Ancient Studies
This Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Ancient Studies programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers you the opportunity to become an expert in the literature and societies of the Ancient Mediterranean.
Computer Systems and Infrastructure
The Master’s in Computer Science covers this fascinating and hyper-relevant discipline from multiple angles. Computer Systems and Infrastructure is offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Humanities Research - Philosophy
This Humanities Research - Philosophy programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam prepares you for a career as a researcher in philosophy. It focuses on central questions concerning human knowledge and morality, and allows you to specialise in different areas.
Biomedical Sciences - Science Communication
The Biomedical Sciences - Science Communication programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam enables you to conduct research within the broad spectrum of biomedical sciences.
Communication and Information Studies - Dialogue, Health and Society
The Communication and Information Studies - Dialogue, Health and Society programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam helps you discover the fundamental role of language in health communication.
Computer Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Internet and Web Technology
The Computer Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Internet and Web Technology MSc programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam covers this fascinating and hyper-relevant discipline from multiple angles.
Business Administration - Strategic Human Resource Management
The Business Administration - Strategic Human Resource Management program from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teaches you how to speak both the language of strategic HRM and that of the business, and shows you how to apply cutting edge scientific research to make employees thrive and organizations more successful, better employers.
Archaeology - Digital Archaeology and Heritage
The Archaeology - Digital Archaeology and Heritage 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).
Human Movement Sciences - Biophysics in Sport
The Human Movement Sciences - Biophysics in Sport programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam gives you the tools to understand and enhance human movement — in sports and health.
Drug Discovery Sciences - Bioanalytics
As a student in the Drug Discovery Sciences - Bioanalytics course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will approach drug research and development from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Physics and Astronomy - Science for Energy and Sustainability
The Physics and Astronomy - Science for Energy and Sustainability 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.
Human Movement Sciences - Rehabilitation
The Human Movement Sciences - Rehabilitation programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam gives you the tools to understand and enhance human movement — in sports and health.
Islam in the West
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including Islam in the West.

Communication and Information Studies
Communication and Information Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Much of our communication involves combining different modes like written text, images, spoken words and gestures. How do we integrate them? What role does language play in communication within various types of organisations, such as governmental, commercial, media and healthcare organisations? Apply to the

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.
Human Movement Sciences - Sport and Performance Psychology
The Human Movement Sciences - Sport and Performance Psychology programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam gives you the tools to understand and enhance human movement — in sports and health.
Political Science - International Relations - Peace and Security
The Political Science - International Relations - Peace and Security programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the roots and dynamics of conflict, the mechanisms of conflict resolution, and the role of international actors in peace processes.
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.