191 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Biological Sciences programme from University of Amsterdam is a challenging master's programme with world-renowned research on ecosystems and their organisms. You will investigate the biodiversity, the functioning and interactions of organisms with each other and the environment, and/or the consequences of anthropogenic changes such as climate change and eutrophication. 

In the Environmental Management (Earth Sciences) programme from the University of Amsterdam, you learn to combine knowledge on hydro- and geo-ecological systems with interdisciplinary approaches aiming for the sustainable management of the environment. Examples include the management of nature reserves, urban blue-green spaces, and the revitalisation of degraded landscapes.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 passionate about the environment? Join the Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences at the University of Amsterdam.

The General Biology (Biological Sciences) programme from the University of Amsterdam is designed for students who do not wish to restrict their focus to one subject in the field of biology. Your study may cover topics such as the molecular mechanisms of a virus or the population dynamics of African elephants.

Data scientists are needed to give meaning to the sea of data that surrounds us. The Master of Science in Data Science (Information Studies) at the University of Amsterdam makes it possible for you to become a skilful expert in this field.

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 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. 

The Security and Network Engineering programme from the University of Amsterdam is an intensive one-year master’s programme. This programme equips you with advanced theoretical skills and hands-on experience, preparing you for realistic situations outside of academia.

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.

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.

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.