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    Cultural and Social Anthropology

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    Amsterdam, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €21,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €21,300.

    About the program

    One-year program where students design and conduct their own ethnographic fieldwork project on a chosen topic, engaging with current anthropological debates through theory courses, fieldwork, and thesis writing.

    Focus: research
    top 15 worldwide (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT minimum total score 100; minimum score for the reading test 24, listening test 22, writing test 24, speaking test 25
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic minimum 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 on each subscore

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year orientation year permit (Netherlands)

    €12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam is €21,300 across 60 required credits.
    Is Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam take to complete?
    Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam?
    Post-completion work rights for Cultural and Social Anthropology at University of Amsterdam: 1 year orientation year permit (Netherlands)