Overview

The Business Data Science (Research) programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is tailored for students with strong analytical and quantitative skills, providing rigorous training in preparation for a doctoral degree in business and econometrics departments.

Entering the job market

The programme prepares students for a PhD trajectory in Business departments at one of the partner schools in the programme. Students are assisted in finding positions but the programme cannot guarantee a position for all students. Students who manage to get a PhD position at one of the partner schools are supported in entering the international academic job market through a job market preparation programme.

Open Days

Join the Online Master’s Event on Thursday, 26 November, or the International Master’s Webinar on Tuesday, 6 October, to learn more about the programme and studying at VU Amsterdam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science - Acquiring skills

Business - Building knowledge

Research practice - Aligning skills and knowledge

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Management Studies Business Intelligence Data Science & Big Data View 63 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Trusted by 7M+ Students

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Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

We are looking for students with an analytical mindset and an intellectual curiosity.

The programme is a selective programme for students who have the ambition of pursuing a PhD in Business at one of the schools in business and economics of Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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

20500 EUR / year

≈ 20500 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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.