Bachelor
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students curious about cultures, inequality and global development through hands-on research. Tradeoff: strong preparation for further study rather than immediate specialist roles.
Tuition · Intl
↗€13,920
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗30
DUO ↓36% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Amsterdam). Leads to Bachelor of Science. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 3 years. 180 ECTS. Tuition €13,920/yr.
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k
Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.
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What is the…
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Culturele Antropologie en Sociologie der Niet-Westerse Samenlevingen16%
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology10%
Medische Antropologie en Sociologie7%
Culturele Antropologie5%
Possible professions
BeleidsadviseurJournalistOnderzoekerProjectleiderPoliticusCultuurspecialistOntwikkelingswerker
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 273%
Complete this degree53%
Continue studying after graduating69%
Women among first-years83%
Say workload is “just right”75%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 64 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.6
Career preparation3
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 92
Scholarships
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Internships
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