191 Master's degrees offered by the university

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.

In the two-year MSc Astronomy and Astrophysics (Physics and Astronomy) from University of Amsterdam you master the observational, theoretical and computational aspects of modern astronomy and astrophysics.

The Biomedical Sciences programme of the University of Amsterdam is a two-year programme. It offers two clusters and is closely affiliated with the University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Center (AMC-UvA) and the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS).

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 Analytical Sciences (Chemistry) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will focus purely on aspects of analytical chemistry, such as modern analytical techniques, general concepts and strategies for analysis and various application fields.

The Complex Systems and Policy programme at University of Amsterdam offers a unique approach to future-focused policymaking. It draws from a variety of academic fields, including social sciences, data science, and modelling.

The Brain and Cognitive Sciences programme of the University of Amsterdam offers the opportunity to investigate all aspects of the field, from molecule to mind. The programme is unique in its interdisciplinary perspective that incorporates the fields of neuroscience, biology, neurology, psychology, behavioural economics, linguistics, logic, artificial intelligence and philosophy.

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.

Become an independent leader with entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset. The Business Administration programme of the University of Amsterdam equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead transformations of organisations, pursue sustainable growth and build truly sustainable businesses. 

Prepare for a career in one of the most sought-after professions in the world today. Join the Master's in Econometrics (MSc) from University of Amsterdam.

In the Identity and Integration (European Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will study contemporary challenges in Europe and the EU from the perspectives of history, arts and culture, media and politics.

The Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image (Media Studies) programme of University of Amsterdam invites students to critically engage with current practices of collecting and selecting, preserving and restoring, making accessible, presenting and curating moving images and sound.

The Medical Anthropology and Sociology programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on health and healthcare in a political, economic and cultural context. In this programme you will use social science theory and methods to critically analyse health issues in a globalising world.

 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.

The Psychology (research) programme of the University of Amsterdam aims to educate students as critical and analytic professionals who are able to deal with ever-changing knowledge in a scientifically responsible manner, build bridges between subdisciplines in psychology, and contribute to the formation of cutting-edge scientific insights.

The Medical Informatics programme of the University of Amsterdam aims to be the gateway for ambitious students with an entrepreneurial, global mindset to a career at the interface of healthcare and ICT. They will gain a deep understanding of healthcare processes and ICT technologies and challenged to solve real-life cases from our clinical and corporate health ICT partners.

In the American Studies (History) programme of the University of Amsterdam, we study the United States – from inside and out – historically and with an eye toward the present. We explore politics and foreign policy, but also the culture that has influenced and reflected the world.

The Theatre Studies (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam offers you an opportunity to specialise as a scholar of theatre and performance in one of the world’s most vibrant theatre cities.

Do human rights treaties apply when armed forces operate abroad? Today, problems increasingly transcend national boundaries. Climate change, terrorism and mass migration are examples of issues that require global solutions. In the Public International Law (International and European Law) from University of Amsterdam we look at international law as a tool to achieve and implement those solutions.

In the International Trade and Investment Law (International and European Law) degree from University of Amsterdam will learn to operate, analyse, and debate the international legal framework that sustains, ordains, and contains the global economy.