Overview

As a graduate of the Master's Data Science and Business Analytics at University of Amsterdam you will acquire a unique combination of skills and the latest techniques for the first steps in your professional career.

In this Master's programme, you choose one of the tracks. You will experience a combination of general courses and track-specific courses.

Tracks

Business Analytics: Learn how to solve business-related problems using computational approaches and techniques, advanced analytics and data science; a highly sought-after combination on the job market.
Data Science: Learn how to solve business-related problems using computational approaches and techniques, advanced 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 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-02 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

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 52 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

They 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).

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

English requirements

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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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.

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

24050 EUR / year

≈ 24050 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Tracks

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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