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    Criminology

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    Amsterdam, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €17,150.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    14%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €17,150.

    About the program

    The program focuses on detection and intervention in criminology, with specializations in Opsporingscriminologie (investigative criminology) covering crime phenomena, detection practices, and relevant institutions, or Interventiecriminologie (intervention criminology) examining criminal careers, desistance, and effective interventions for various offender types.

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    221 (QS World University Rankings)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 100
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months Orientation Year (Zoekjaar)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is €17,150 across 60 required credits.
    Is Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam take to complete?
    Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 7.5 according to the Dutch grading system
    How competitive is Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?
    Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam reports an acceptance rate of approximately 14%.