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    Information Studies

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    Amsterdam, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €34,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    150
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Information Studies at University of Amsterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €34,300.

    About the program

    Information Studies analyses, collects, classifies, manipulates, stores, retrieves and disseminates information, examining interactions between people, organisations and information systems. Offers tracks in Human-Computer Interaction and Data Science, combining computer science with cognitive science, commerce, communications, management, philosophy, public policy, and social sciences.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Apr 30, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT overall 100; Speaking minimum 25, Writing minimum 24, Reading minimum 24, Listening minimum 22 (for Information Studies listed under AI, Biological Sciences etc.)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic minimum overall 7.0 and all subscores at least 6.5 (for Information Studies listed under AI, Biological Sciences etc.)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year visa (zoekjaar) (Netherlands)

    €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 Information Studies at University of Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Information Studies at University of Amsterdam is €34,300 across 60 required credits.
    Is Information Studies at University of Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Information Studies at University of Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Information Studies at University of Amsterdam take to complete?
    Information Studies at University of Amsterdam is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Information Studies at University of Amsterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: 6.5 (according to the Dutch grading system)
    How large is the Information Studies at University of Amsterdam cohort?
    Information Studies at University of Amsterdam typically enrolls around 150 students per cohort.