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195 Master's degrees offered by the university
Language and Society (Linguistics)
Explore language from a (socio)linguistic and pragmatic perspective while gaining proficiency in one of seven European languages. In the Language and Society (Linguistics) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will develop the knowledge and skills to analyse your target language within its unique social context.
Business Administration
Are you ambitious as well as entrepreneurial and do you have a global mindset? Are you a Bachelor’s graduate with excellent marks? Choose one of the tracks of our MSc Business Administration programs at University of Amsterdam and gain all the necessary knowledge and skills to start your international career in business. You can start the programme in September or February.
European Competition Law and Regulation (International and European Law)
Global challenges disrupt existing market structures and business models. They challenge our current understanding of how markets work. European Competition Law and Regulation (International and European Law) is offered by University of Amsterdam
Business Administration (Online)
The Business Administration course at University of Amsterdam is for ambitious students who do not yet meet the admission requirements for the Master’s programme Business Administration.

Accountancy and Control
The Accountancy and Control programme from University of Amsterdam prepares you for a career in accountancy or financial management.
Political Science - International Relations
The Political Science - International Relations programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with insight into fundamental questions about war and peace, the global economy, but also about justice and identity throughout the world. It analyses interactions between states, international organizations, citizens and other non-state actors at local, national, and supranational levels.
Communication Science - Political Communication
The Communication Science - Political Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam addresses issues at the core of our democracies. It provides an understanding of the role and significance of media, journalism and information in shaping public opinion.

Data Science and Business Analytics - Master's Qualifying Programme
This one-year (2-semester) Data Science and Business Analytics - 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.

Accountancy and Control - Accountancy
How can users rely on the information provided in financial reports? How do preparers of financial reports provide relevant information to users? These are the 2 core questions you will learn how to answer in the Accountancy and Control - Accountancy track from the University of Amsterdam.
Urban and Regional Planning
Learn to analyse, understand and address the social, ecological and economic challenges of contemporary cities. The Urban and Regional Planning programme of the University of Amsterdam will teach you the skills, tools and approaches to reinvent urban futures.
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.

Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance - Master's Qualifying Programme
This one-year (2-semester) Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance - 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.
Archaeology
The Archaeology programme of the University of Amsterdam will immerse you in the material culture of Europe’s past from the Bronze Age until the Early Modern Period. The programme has two specialisations with distinctive profiles: European Archaeology and Mediterranean Archaeology.
Human Geography - Political Geography
The Human Geography - Political Geography programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on three core themes: geopolitics, globalisation and governance. By examining these concepts, political geographies in our current globalised world are analysed and researched. Theories and methods in political geography are thoroughly studied before a thesis project in the field is conducted.
Comparative Politics (Political Science)
Would you like to better understand the rapidly changing character of politics? The Comparative Politics (Political Science) programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with insight into political processes, and political institutions and actors.
International Development Studies
The two-year International Development Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on development processes and transformations and shifting balances of power in the Global South.
Public Policy and Governance (Political Science)
In the Public Policy and Governance (Political Science) programme of the University of Amsterdam you will learn to critically analyse public policies in often controversial political settings. The programme focuses on both research and practice and links theory and practice by looking into interesting cases and inviting inspiring guest speakers.

Economics - Public Policy
Economies flourish when supported by strong institutions and effective government policies. In this Economics - Public Policy track programme of the University of Amsterdam, we study public policy and its effects in the economy.
Political Science - Political Economy
How do global economic and political forces shape the lives and future of citizens, business, and civil society? The Political Science - Political Economy programme of the University of Amsterdam will teach you to answer these questions.

Econometrics - Financial Econometrics
Areas of study in the Econometrics - Financial Econometrics programme of the University of Amsterdam include capital markets, financial institutions, corporate finance and corporate governance. Topics often focus on the valuation of assets such as individual stocks, bonds, derivatives, currencies and other financial instruments.