Overview

Why choose Data Science and Business Analytics at UvA

Excellent career prospects

Data science and analytics are applied in a wide range of business fields. Prepare for a career in one of the most sought-after professions in the world today.

Comprehensive programme

Learn how to design and improve the marketplaces of the future. This MSc offers you the opportunity to build up knowledge and practice with all business areas: marketing, finance, operations management and human resource management.

Solve real business cases

Team-up with your fellow students to find solutions for complex business and organisational issues.

Contribute to companies, businesses, NGOs and other institutions operating in a data-driven society

Learn how to use cutting-edge techniques to influence an organisation’s strategic decisions.

UvA's worldwide ranking (top-70)

Earning your Data Science and Business Analytics degree from University of Amsterdam means that you will have studied at one of the best universities in the world. We are one of the few Dutch universities ranked in the global top 100 (QS Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Ranking). UvA Economics and Business operates at the frontline of research in data science and business analytics. You will interact with lecturers who are highly rated for their teaching and researchors and industry experts. They will give you front-row access to the latest theories, tools and practices.

Careers

Data-driven decisions play an ever-greater role in our society. Big Data has led to new statistical and computer-related techniques. This calls for highly educated experts. This is why graduates of our Master’s in Data Science and Business Analytics have excellent job prospects in a wide range of industries.

It is entirely possible that you will find a job even before you graduate. And with good reason: as a graduate from the Amsterdam School of Economics you have received excellent training in predictive analytics and data science; a highly sought-after combination on the job market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Analytics for a Better World

Data Science Methods

Machine Learning and Optimisation

Privacy, AI, Law & Ethics

Advanced Econometrics for DSBA

Advanced Marketing Analytics

Applied AI Research Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 26 other Masters in Data Analytics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

158 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

620

640 _{(recommended)}

We are looking for students who have shown academic potential to keep up with the high level and workload of the programme. Therefore, one of the criteria on which your application will be assessed is the Grade Point Average (GPA).

We do not require a specific minimum GPA for this programme, but we will compare and assess the performance on all selection criteria to make an informed decision regarding placement into the programme

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you want to apply for this Master’s programme, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Econometrics or a closely related discipline. You need to have proven knowledge of all of the following topics at an advanced level:

Probability and mathematical statistics
Linear algebra

Calculus/analysis

You must also have proven knowledge of the following topics at an advanced level:

Data Science and Programming skills
Operations Research
Optimization

Econometrics

Please note that a Bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences will not be taken into consideration.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Amsterdam and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

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International

21885 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21885 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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