Overview

The Master of Science in Data Science (Information Studies) at the University of Amsterdam will suit you, if you...

Translate scientific, societal and business challenges into data related solutions.

Learn to explore and analyse data.

Use your unique background for data science projects in various domains.

Understand how to conduct, assess and evaluate data science projects.

Key facts

The Data Science Master's programme has been developed in collaboration with Amsterdam Data Science (ADS), and is designed for you to become an all-round data scientist who knows how to go through all the steps in a data-driven project; from how to approach a business or societal problem from a data-analytical perspective (asking the right questions) to the final implementation of data science solutions, while also understanding the organisational and social implications these solutions may have.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science

Statistics, Simulation and Optimization

Data Systems Project

Applied Machine Learning

Big Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Data Science & Big Data Information Systems View 36 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

3.0 (American system)
2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system)
C (ECTS-system)

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree, and an affinity for data and technology.

Students from various disciplines are eligible, such as: Artificial Intelligence, Business Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Information Science, Information Studies, Media Studies or Psychology

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

34300 EUR / year

≈ 34300 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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