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    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Arts & Culture

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    Amsterdam, NLMAIn-person1 year
    €16,830.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €16,830.

    About the program

    The program covers history, theory, and analysis of art, media, creative industry, and design across specialisations including Comparative Arts and Media Studies, Contemporary Art History, Design Cultures, and Kunst, Markt en Connaisseurschap. It includes compulsory courses, electives, and a thesis, with opportunities to engage with research in cultural institutions.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Please find the English language requirements here (link to general master's page, no program-specific TOEFL minimum stated; general university requirements apply, e.g. TOEFL iBT mentioned but exact score not in snippets for Humanities)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Please find the English language requirements here (link to general master's page, no program-specific IELTS minimum stated; general university requirements apply, e.g. IELTS Academic mentioned but exact score not in snippets)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa (Netherlands)

    €14,400.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is €16,830 across 60 required credits.
    Is Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam take to complete?
    Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?
    Post-completion work rights for Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: 1 year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa (Netherlands)