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55 Master's degrees offered by the university

Architecture, Cities, Landscapes - History and Heritage
The Architecture, Cities, Landscapes - History and Heritage programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers the unique combination of architectural history and heritage studies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
Economics - Public Policy
The Economics - Public Policy programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed for ambitious students with a strong academic background in economics who want to sharpen their expertise even further and prepare for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
Economics - International and Macroeconomic Policy
The Economics - International and Macroeconomic Policy programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed for ambitious students with a strong academic background in economics who want to sharpen their expertise even further and prepare for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Quantitative Logistics
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Quantitative Logistics course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Religion, Law, and Society
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including Religion, Law, and Society.
Tinbergen Institute Research Master in Economics - Business Data Science
The Tinbergen Institute Research Master in Economics - Business Data Science course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is unique programme with the best researchers and teachers from three leading schools of economics
Tinbergen Institute Research Master in Economics - Finance
The Tinbergen Institute Research Master in Economics - Finance course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is unique programme with the best researchers and teachers from three leading schools of economics
Law and Politics of International Security
The Law and Politics of International Security programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam that combines the study of law and politics with a focus on international security may be just what you’re looking for.
Humanities Research - Critical Studies in Art and Culture
The Humanities Research - Critical Studies in Art and Culture programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on current developments within four main disciplines – visual arts, architecture, design and media – from both a theoretical and a historical perspective.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Engineering
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Engineering programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Econometrics
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Econometrics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences - Health and Life Sciences-based Communication
How should we respond to an increase of Meningococcal disease? These are the types of questions addressed in this Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences - Health and Life Sciences-based Communication course offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.