Computer Science Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

The Computer Science MSc programme is a joint degree programme of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Courses are taught at locations of both universities. 

VU and UvA jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Computer Science student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.

Computer Science studies the technology that has become ubiquitous in our global, connected society. Traditionally, the computer had been the primary object of study. Nowadays, globally distributed information processing services have taken center stage, with the Internet connecting a wide variety of information processing devices, ranging from mobile phones to data centers operated by the world leadership companies. 

The technical side of Computer Science deals with computer operations, like system software, computer networks, and programming environments. 

Career Prospects

• The vast majority of our students (90%) embark on a career in areas like consultancy, the software business, other private sector businesses or the government sector. 

• Computer scientists are welcome in a variety of jobs including systems manager, information analyst, software engineer, policy advisor or project manager. 

• Many of our former students now work at companies such as Philips, Deloitte en Touche, IBM and the Royal Dutch Navy. Others have created their own company, sometimes right after graduation.  

Promotion alumni sessions Master’s day

During the Master’s day, you can also meet our (international) alumni during several workshops. In these sessions they will tell you more about career opportunities after finishing your Master’s degree.