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    Heritage Studies

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    Amsterdam, NLMAIn-person18 months
    €36,800.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    90
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam is a 90-credit, 18-month, in-person MA program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €36,800.

    About the program

    The programme examines dynamics of heritage and memory, including evolving art canons, WWII and postcolonial legacies, new paradigms in a globalised world, heritage policies on identities, and impacts of tourism and digitization. It includes theoretical courses, electives, a five-month internship, an excursion abroad, and a master's thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum overall score: 100, with a minimum score of: Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 (Tests taken before 26 January 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic In person only. Minimum scores: 7 overall, minimum 6.5 on each sub-score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    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 Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam is €36,800 across 90 required credits.
    Is Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam take to complete?
    Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam is structured around 18 months and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: B (American system)
    What work-permit options follow Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam?
    Post-completion work rights for Heritage Studies at University of Amsterdam: 1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)