1.1k M.Sc. Master of Science in Netherlands

In the Computer Science programme of the University of Amsterdam you are taught by scientists who have a reputation for world-class research on computer systems, software, networking and online systems. As a joint degree programme of UvA and VU Amsterdam, you benefit from the expertise of both research groups at both institutions and their international contacts.

The Green Life Sciences (Biological Sciences) programme from the University of Amsterdam is a research-oriented programme that focuses on the interaction of plants with their abiotic and biotic environment. You will study fundamental and applied aspects of molecular biology, cell biology, chemical ecology, physiology, biotechnology, plant breeding, phytopathology and the plant microbiome.

Theoretical physics seeks to answer deeply fundamental questions. What is matter made of, and what is the nature of space and time? This Theoretical Physics (Physics and Astronomy) programme from the University of Amsterdam offers education and training from researchers of one of Europe's leading institutes in this challenging and exciting field. This is a joint degree with VU Amsterdam.

The two-year track Advanced Matter and Energy Physics (Physics and Astronomy) from the University of Amsterdam, is among the best experimental physics programmes in the world. It offers you challenging courses and research opportunities in hot topics in laboratories around the world and prepares you for an exciting career in research.

The two-year MSc Mathematics at the University of Amsterdam is a research-based degree designed for students who are ready to deepen their understanding of mathematics and explore its frontiers. 

Science for Energy and Sustainability (SfES) is an interdisciplinary track within the UvA Master's programmes Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy. The Science for Energy and Sustainability (Physics and Astronomy) programme is offered by University of Amsterdam.

Join the Freshwater and Marine Biology (Biological Sciences) programme from University of Amsterdam. The track offers a unique study programme with attention for both freshwater and marine ecosystems and for scientific disciplines relevant to aquatic ecosystems.

The Stochastics and Financial Mathematics programme from the University of Amsterdam is a research oriented two-year Master's programme in mathematics offering courses at a high mathematics level. Its close ties with the financial and consultancy sector in Amsterdam are unique in the Netherlands. 

In the Computational Science programme from the University of Amsterdam you learn to develop and apply computational methods, from physics-based simulation to machine learning, to solve complex problems across science and industry.

In the Master’s Programme in Earth System Science (Earth Sciences) at the University of Amsterdam, you will investigate the interplay between earth surface processes, such as erosion, river dynamics, and ecosystems. You also will have the opportunity to explore the impact of human activities, including mining, deforestation, and the effects of nature-based solutions.

Since its inception in the 1980s, quantum computing has seen great development. The hope of speeding up computation makes this field the next potential technological revolution. The field needs a new generation of passionate scientists willing to work at the frontier of physics, computer science and mathematics. Join the Quantum Computer Science course from University of Amsterdam to learn more.

In the Neurobiology (Biomedical Sciences) programme from the University of Amsterdam, you study the brain at the intersection of neuroscience, medicine and the life sciences. Choose one of four specialised tracks and develop the knowledge and research skills to investigate the healthy and diseased brain.

Explore the cellular, molecular and biochemical processes underlying human health and disease in this research-intensive Master's programme. Join the Medical Biology (Biomedical Sciences) programme from University of Amsterdam. 

Are you interested in unravelling this by using machine learning, sequence analysis, computational models and/or systematic experiments? This interdisciplinary Bioinformatics and Systems Biology programme from University of Amsterdam combines biology, data science and systems thinking, preparing you to make a real impact in life sciences research.

The Human-Computer Interaction (Information Studies) from University of Amsterdam explores how people societies interact with data-driven technologies - and how to design them to be effective, ethical, and inclusive. HCI focuses on the human dimensions of AI and data.

Are you interested in research on the behaviour of primates and other animals? Or work on the origins of Homo sapiens? With the Evolution of Behaviour and Mind (Biological Sciences) programme from University of Amsterdam, learn more about the origins of behaviour and the mind from the integrative perspective of biology, psychology, anthropology, and other sciences.

Information Studies is a broad and interdisciplinary field, primarily concerned with analysing, collecting, classifying, manipulating, storing, retrieving and disseminating information. Join the Information Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam.

In the two-year track Biophysics and Biophotonics (Physics and Astronomy) from the University of Amsterdam, you will use physics to explore the secrets of life processes or to develop biomedical technology.

Are you ready to elevate your skills beyond coding and tools? Software Engineering MSc from University of Amsterdam immerses you in the art and science of creating and maintaining complex software systems. You’ll collaborate on industry-relevant projects, tackle practical challenges, master enduring methodologies that transcend today’s technologies and lead in an ever-changing software landscape.

The Forensic Science programme from the University of Amsterdam is unique in the Netherlands. The programme distinguishes itself from most international Master's programmes in Forensic Science by building on a range of scientific backgrounds and disciplines, such as computer science, physics, chemistry, biological sciences and mathematics.