Overview

The Master’s Programme in Earth System Science (Earth Sciences) at the University of Amsterdam will suit you if you want to…

deepen your understanding on the processes that determine the functioning of the Earth System and the role and impact of humans and climate change on this system.

study the landscape and climate dynamics at spatial scales, ranging from molecules to the Earth System as a whole, based on fieldwork, laboratory work and modelling studies.

use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to analyse elements, microbic organism, contaminants and microfossils in sediments, soil, and water to gain insights into how environments change over time.

Career

For example, our UvA Earth Sciences alumnus work as:

Advisor on Circular Economy at Systemiq

Startup in circular nutrients and consultancy

Water quality and ecohydrology advisor at TAUW bv

Sustainability consultant at Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk

Data trainee at the Province of North Holland

GIS consultant GEODAN

Professor Geology University of New York

Centraal Bureau Statistiek Advisor

PhD researcher at the University of Amsterdamâ€¯or other national or international institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Earth System

Analysis and Modelling Lab

Biogeochemical Cycles in Systems Earth

Climate Change

Environments Through Time

GIS/RS Science In Ecosystem Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Ecology Environmental Sciences View 18 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are eligible to apply if they have a Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, or in Future Planet Studies combined with a major in Earth Sciences, or an (international) equivalent. Admission with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Sustainability & Environmental Sciences is also possible under certain conditions.

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

26000 EUR / year

≈ 26000 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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