★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for students drawn to the archaeology of Europe and the Mediterranean or digital heritage approaches. One-year programme offers solid academic grounding but limited specialisation depth.
Tuition · Intl
↗€24,150
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗14
DUO ↓22% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
?
no data yet
Employment
↗97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,640
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUOLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you looking for a world-class education in the archaeology of Europe and the adjacent Mediterranean area or Digital Archaeology and Heritage? Then the Master’s degree programme in Archaeology – with its two distinct specialisations – may be the programme for you. Depending on your own area of interest, you’ll choose one of two tracks – each with distinctive profiles:
* European and Mediterranean Archaeology
* Digital Archaeology and Heritage
If you decide to follow the track Digital Archaeology and Heritage, you'll focus on current digital methods and techniques in archaeology and their application in the field of cultural heritage. And if you decide to follow the European and Mediterranean Archaeology track, you’ll focus on the history of ancient Europe and the Mediterranean world from the Bronze Age until the Early Modern Period
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: archeologie
Median starting salary (field)€2,640/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Working in their own field59%
Permanent contract26%
Satisfied with their job3.4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Sociologen, antropologen e.d.36%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Women among first-years33%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
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Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Geo-archaeology, Ancient Studies, Anthropology (with min 30 EC in Archaeology or Material Culture), or similar with relevant specialisation. BA thesis of min 12 ECTS. Awareness of basic theoretical notions in Archaeology, Ancient Studies and Heritage Studies.
Scholarships
VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP)Merit-based tuition fee waiver
NL ScholarshipContribution towards living costs
External scholarshipsVaries by provider/country
Internships
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