Programs/Master/General programmes
Master

Computer Science (joint degree)

★ StudyPath verdict
?/10
No verdict yet — the score, best-for / skip-if and match score are editorial signals we generate once the underlying outcome data is collected.
Tuition · Intl
€23,490
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
856
DUO ↑106% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,678
/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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Shape our connected future Technology has become ubiquitous in our global, connected society. Globally distributed information processing services have taken centre stage, with the internet connecting a variety of information processing devices, ranging from embedded sensors to data centres operated by world-leading companies. The Computer Science programme is a joint degree between VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam (UvA). It’s structured according to six specialisations, of which you’ll choose one depending on your own area of interest: * Big Data Engineering * Computer Systems and Infrastructure * Foundations of Computing and Concurrency * Software Engineering and Green IT * International track: Software Engineers for Green Deal As a Computer Science Master’s student in Amsterdam, you’ll benefit from the expertise, networks and research projects at both VU Amsterdam and the UvA, as well as affiliated research institutes. Courses are taught at locations of both universities, and you’ll receive a joint degree certificate on graduation. Not only is the programme unique in that it offers a joint degree – it also allows you to specialise in one of six distinct tracks.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsDesign projectGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentInternshipLab workLectureLiterature 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.

View city guide →
Specializations
Year 3 tracks
?No data yet
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: informatietechnologie algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,678/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field82%
Permanent contract64%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Softwareontwikkelaars35%
Systeemanalisten14%
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici9%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs9%
Ontwerpers en beheerders van databanken6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree58%
Women among first-years25%
Say workload is “just right”58%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 90 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again3.9
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
2 Nov 2026
Open dayonline
26 Nov 2026
Open day
6 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP)Merit-based tuition fee waiver
NL ScholarshipContribution towards living costs
External scholarshipsVaries by provider/country
Internships
?No data yet
🤝
Got admitted? We handle the rest.
Document review, visa, housing. 92% success rate. From €499.