Overview

The internet plays a central role in our society, and has changed the way software systems are engineered and provisioned. Recent advances in virtualisation techniques as well as the emergence of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cloud-based paradigms have enabled new ways of providing and exploiting computing and IT resources over the internet.

Computer Science (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Internet and Web Technology MSc programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, aiming specifically to prepare you to work in such a complex, dynamic and distributed environment.

It both offers in-depth understanding of the key components in developing distributed software-based and service-based systems over the internet, and equips you with technical and critical-thinking skills for the design and performance evaluation of such systems.

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Around 90 percent of graduates embark on careers in areas like consultancy, software, other private-sector businesses or government. 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature Study and Seminar

Distributed Systems

Internet programming

Performance of Networked Systems

Distributed Algorithms

Web Services and Cloud-based Systems

Master Project Computer Science

Constrained choice

elective courses

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

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 44 other Masters in Computer Sciences 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

The Computer Science programme is open to both Dutch and international students. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.

In order to gain admission to the Computer Science Master’s programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. A Bachelor's degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) in most cases does not grant direct access to the programme (only exceptionally high ranking students stand a chance of admission).

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

23490 EUR / year

≈ 23490 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 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

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Amsterdam

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