Programs/Master/Mathematics, natural sciences and computer science
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for analytically-minded students seeking to apply data science to real business problems at VU Amsterdam. Weigh the programme's strong quantitative focus against fewer industry specialisations than some competitors.
Tuition · Intl
€16,450
via SKDB 2024 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
240
DUO ↓39% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,351
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
Use data and algorithms to achieve business success. Are you keen to harness the power of data science, statistics and machine learning to optimise results and achieve strategic objectives? Ready to combine insights from mathematics, computer science and economics with highly developed communication skills? The Master’s programme in Business Analytics will deepen your knowledge - making you key to the success of any organisation. Learning how to use data to improve products, services and processes requires a combination of knowledge from different fields. The Business Analytics Master’s programme comprises the optimal mix of courses that cover the full process from data to solution. You’ll also learn to apply this knowledge to real-life projects and case studies. Plus, it gives you the freedom to specialise through one of the tracks in your preferred field of application. The programme has four tracks, giving you the opportunity to specialise in your own area of interest: 1. Optimisation of Business Processes 2. Computational Intelligence 3. Financial Risk Management 4. Research You’ll finish with a six-month internship at a company, which is often the first step to a thriving career.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)DualMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature study
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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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Business process optimizationSpecialisation
You will tackle quantitative business problems with the aid of mathematical algorithms which are then implemented in decision support systems.
Financial risk managementSpecialisation
You learn to price derivatives, such as share options, and strategies for risk management. You will deal with both practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline.
Computational intelligenceSpecialisation
You simulate the human brain in a computer program to make decisions with optimization and data mining techniques.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: wiskunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,351/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field86%
Permanent contract48%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs23%
Softwareontwikkelaars18%
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici10%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree74%
Women among first-years33%
Say workload is “just right”55%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 22 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere3.4
Involvement & contact3.6
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.5
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-05-31
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-05-31
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
26 Nov 2026
Open day
6 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL paper based: 580
  • TOEFL internet based: 92
Internships
?No data yet
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