Overview

Technology has become ubiquitous in our global, connected society. Globally distributed information processing services have taken centre stage, with the internet connecting a variety of information processing devices, ranging from embedded sensors to data centres operated by world-leading companies.

The Computer Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Foundations of Computing and Concurrency track from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on the foundations of computer science and models of computation. Theoretical computer science studies how to formally describe and analyse various aspects of computation and computing systems.

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Almost all our graduates embark on careers in areas like consultancy, software, other private-sector businesses or government bodies. Computer scientists are in high demand for a variety of roles, including software-, web- or systems engineer, data warehouse consultant, user interface designer, systems manager, IT project manager, IT consultant, information analyst and policy advisor.

Many alumni now work at companies in the Netherlands or abroad, ranging from small, focused enterprises to the global technology leaders. Others have formed their own startup companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Term Rewriting Systems

Logical Verification

Distributed Algorithms

Cryptography

Secure Computation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).

Programme specific requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related Bachelor’s degree and

A minimum of 120 ECTS in Computer Science subjects, with a minimum of 90 ECTS in the following key subjects:

Mathematics, for example: Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics

Foundations of Computer Science, for example: Algorithms, Logic, Automata, Graph Theory

Software Development, for example: Programming, Software Testing, Concepts of Programming Languages, Software Engineering Methods, Software Development Projects

Computer Systems, for example: Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Organization, Compilers

Data and Information Systems, for example: Databases, Web Technology, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

24150 EUR / year

≈ 24150 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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