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    International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology

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    Amsterdam, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €16,630.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    35
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €16,630.

    About the program

    The program analyzes why people commit crimes in times of conflict, how to measure and investigate these crimes, and responses by governments and international organizations. It applies criminological, sociological, psychological theories and methods to real-world case studies like genocide in Rwanda and conflicts in Syria.

    Focus: coursework
    QS: 194

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 (minimum score per test section: 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is €16,630 across 60 required credits.
    Is International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam online or in-person?
    International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam take to complete?
    International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 7.5 according to the Dutch grading system
    How large is the International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cohort?
    International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam typically enrolls around 35 students per cohort.