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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.

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

Computer Security
The Computer Security programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam addresses the most ambitious technical challenges in cybersecurity, with a focus on computer systems and networks security and topics such as hacking, side channels, hardening, verification, malware, vulnerability analysis, and reverse engineering.

Business Data Science (Research)
The Business Data Science (Research) programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed to prepare future PhD students in the business and econometrics departments (spanning disciplines such as business analytics, human resources, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more), with a strong focus on data science.

Human Movement Sciences
How to break a speed record on a bike at an altitude of 1400 metres? How can you help people with impaired motor functioning? Learn the answers with the Human Movement Sciences programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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.

Social Psychology (Research)
This Social Psychology (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on evolution, morality and cooperation.

Spatial and Applied Economics
The Spatial and Applied Economics MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam deals with urban, transport, environmental, real estate, health, development, and public policy economics.

Social Sciences for a Digital Society (Research)
The Social Sciences for a Digital Society (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers guest lectures by speakers from the corporate world, NGOs, government departments and more.

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.

Theology and Religious Studies
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arts and Culture
Are you fascinated by the world of art and culture? Then follow the Arts and Culture MA programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

International Business Law
Corporate law is changing. Economic, climatic and societal upheaval is forcing businesses to develop a sense of context in the world. Tomorrow's business lawyers must develop a flexible and open approach to legal problems. That can even include reconsidering the efficacy of the law itself. Learn more with the International Business Law programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Social and Cultural Anthropology
The Social and Cultural Anthropology programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam goes beyond studying cultures to unwrap the complex layers of society and human interaction. It is an immersive exploration of the interconnectedness of human beliefs, values, and social norms.

Economics
The Economics MSc programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam seeks answers to these questions by exploring modern economic theory, data analysis and real-life case studies.