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195 Master's degrees offered by the university
Economics (Research Master - Tinbergen Institute)
The Economics (Research Master - Tinbergen Institute) program at University of Amsterdam aims to train future PhD students who will start their doctorate at one of the Schools in Business and Economics of the 3 partner universities: University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Business Administration - Leadership and Management
How can managers make more effective decisions? This is the core question you will learn how to answer in the Business Administration - Leadership and Management programme of the University of Amsterdam. This track is one of 9 tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Business Administration.
Business Administration - International Business
In the Business Administration - International Business programme of the University of Amsterdam, you learn about the challenges multinational enterprises (MNEs) face when doing business abroad. This track is one of the nine tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Business Administration.
Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (Philosophy)
In the Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (Philosophy) programme of the University of Amsterdam, students gain philosophical insights in conjunction with another academic discipline.
English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies)
In the one-year English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you explore the history and theory of literature in English, and study its relationship with other media, while engaging key issues of intellectual concern in society, politics and culture.
Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries
Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries of the University of Amsterdam, you learn state-of-the-art theories rooted in different business disciplines, such as strategic marketing, management, entrepreneurship and digital innovation.
Comparative Literature (Literary Studies)
Grounded in literary and cultural theory, the one-year Comparative Literature (Literary Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam trains you to analyse cultural objects (both Western and non-Western) within an interdisciplinary theoretical framework and a globalised context.
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.
Business Administration - Strategy
How can firms create and execute an effective strategy? In the Strategy (Business Administration) programme of the University of Amsterdam you unravel the theoretical origins of strategic corporate decisions. This track is one of 9 tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Business Administration.
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.
Finance - Asset Management
In the Asset Management (Finance) programme of the University of Amsterdam you investigate the challenges of managing funds and choosing the right portfolio strategy. This track is one of 6 tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Finance.

Economics
Are you ready to push the boundaries of your intellectual capabilities? Join the MSc Economics from University of Amsterdam.
Conflict Resolution and Governance
The Conflict Resolution and Governance programme of the University of Amsterdam offers you education on the broad spectrum of conflict resolution theory, research and practice. The causes, characteristics, significance and consequences of conflicts are studied in relation to the dynamics of public governance.
Sociology
How can we make sense of the pandemic’s disruption of social life? What contemporary social struggles would you like to understand? How do people’s most private lives relate to these struggles? In the Sociology programme of the University of Amsterdam, we offer you the tools and skills you need to see the familiar as strange.
Communication Science - Research Master's (Professional)
Would you like to resolve communication challenges in practice rather than just study them? The Communication Science - Research Master's (Professional) programme of the University of Amsterdam is for students who would like to be at the forefront of the newest developments in understanding the role of communication and media in an applied context.
Complex Systems and Policy
The programme Complex Systems and Policy at University of Amsterdam offers a unique approach to future-focused policymaking, combining social sciences, data science, and modelling. Students work on complex societal challenges about health and sustainability and cooperate with academic and non-academic stakeholders.
Transnational and European Private Law
Do you look beyond the letter of the law? With this Transnational and European Private Law from University of Amsterdam you challenge yourself to become the best private lawyer you can be.
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.

Econometrics - Data Analytics
In the Econometrics - Data Analytics programme of the University of Amsterdam your focus is on analysis of the large amounts of data that organisations collect through the internet and social media. This track is one of the four tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Econometrics.
New Media and Digital Culture (Media Studies)
The New Media and Digital Culture (Media Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam builds upon the pioneering new media scene, and enables students to learn digital methods and contribute to the discourse surrounding critical media theory.