Overview

If you are interested in the techniques behind computer systems, programmes, and the Internet, this program is for you.

You have the ambition to get to the core of a scientific computational problem and are eager to discuss this at the highest level with your peers.

You want, for example, to learn what is technically feasible on the Internet, now and in the future, or learn to design intelligent computer programmes.

You want to become a well-trained researcher by taking part in research with renowned scientists from both the VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam.

Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam

The Computer Science programme of the University of Amsterdam is a joint degree with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Computer Science student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature Study and Seminar

Large Scale Data Engineering

Web Data Processing Systems

Information Visualization

Data Mining Techniques

Web Services and Cloud-based Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 36 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) 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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Other requirements

General requirements

The Computer Science programme is open to both Dutch and International Students with a background in Computer Science

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 expect the following subjects to be part of your Bachelors programme: Programming, Algorithms, Computer Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Logic

Any one of the following subjects will increase your chances of admission: Databases, Automata, Graph Theory, Compilers, Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics)

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

24970 EUR / year

≈ 24970 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 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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