Overview

In this Computational Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will analyse real-world problems using real-world data. You will be trained in computational modelling, techniques for dealing with data, supercomputing, machine learning, and many other areas.

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Because the Computational Science programme offers a wide variety of specialisations, our graduates have gone on to work for a wide variety of employers, including:

Google

KPMG

ING Bank

The Dutch Ministry of Finance

Deltares

Nationale-Nederlanden

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolutionary Computing

Programming Large-scale Parallel Systems

Performance of Networked Systems

Stochastic Simulation

Biosystems Data Analysis

Computational Finance

Experimental Design and Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 8 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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General requirements

This is a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Courses are given at the two Faculties of Science. Graduates receive a diploma accredited by both universities.

The UvA ensures your registration at the VU after complete registration at the UvA.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26000 EUR / year

≈ 26000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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