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    Archaeology

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

    Archaeology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €25,900.

    About the program

    The program covers archaeology of Europe and the Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to the early Modern Period through two tracks: European and Mediterranean Archaeology focusing on Greek, Roman, mobility, migration, historical archaeology and heritage; and Digital Archaeology and Heritage covering digital methods like 3D visualization, spatial analysis and data science. It combines theory and practice with research workshops and a thesis.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL internet-based test: 92 (old scale, as per master's language requirements)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

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