Master
Complex Systems and Policy
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking interdisciplinary tools to address complex challenges in health and sustainability. Weigh the programme's focus on stakeholder cooperation against limited long-term outcome data.
Tuition · Intl
↗€26,000
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗48
DUO ↗
Intl. %
↗50%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
12 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.6/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
↗€3,359
/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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Master programme at University of Amsterdam (Amsterdam). Leads to Master of Science. Field: General programmes. Duration 2 years. 120 ECTS. Tuition €26,000/yr.
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPoster presentation
About University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632, is one of Europe's largest research universities with over 35,000 students. Located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, it's renowned for social sciences, humanities, and business programs. Ranked #53 worldwide and known for its progressive academic culture.
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
Year 160 ECTS
Foundational year
- Complex Systems
- Model-Based Decision Making
- Challenge-Based Project I
- Behaviour in Society
- Governance and Policy
- Challenge-Based Project II
Year 260 ECTS
Advanced and graduation year
- Modelling for Transitions
- Elective
- Shaping Societal Transitions
- Elective
- Responsible Leadership and Ethics
- Graduation Project
120 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Women among first-years62%
International students50%
Say workload is “just right”56%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.6/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 11 respondents
Content & set-up3.4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.7
Involvement & contact4.4
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-04-30
Non-EU deadline
2026-01-31
Application deadline
2027-04-30
Non-EU deadline
2027-01-31
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 7
- TOEFL iBT: 100
Scholarships
Amsterdam Merit ScholarshipVaries; for outstanding non-EU/EEA Master's students.
Faculty scholarships for Master's studentsVaries by faculty; UvA page links to faculty-specific scholarship information.
Internships
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