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    European Studies

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    Amsterdam, NLMAIn-person1 year
    €25,900.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    European Studies at University of Amsterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €25,900.

    About the program

    One-year Master's programme with tracks in European Policy, East European Studies, and Identity and Integration, studying contemporary European challenges from interdisciplinary perspectives including history, culture, politics, and policy.

    Focus: coursework
    61 (QS World University Rankings) | 1 (Times Higher Education)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score 100 (tests before 26 Jan 2026), with Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 25, Writing 24; or Minimum overall score 5.0 (tests after 26 Jan 2026), with minimum 5.0 each subscore (GSH requirements)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic (in person only): Minimum overall 7.0, minimum 6.5 each subscore (GSH requirements)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa

    €14,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does European Studies at University of Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for European Studies at University of Amsterdam is €25,900 across 60 required credits.
    Is European Studies at University of Amsterdam online or in-person?
    European Studies at University of Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does European Studies at University of Amsterdam take to complete?
    European Studies at University of Amsterdam is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow European Studies at University of Amsterdam?
    Post-completion work rights for European Studies at University of Amsterdam: 12 months Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa