Master
Conflict Resolution and Governance
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for students interested in understanding and resolving international and domestic conflicts through research-informed practice. Strong UvA social sciences reputation but limited specific career outcome data published.
Tuition · Intl
↗€23,455
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by Feb 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗94
DUO ↑84% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗83%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,239
/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
The Master’s in Conflict Resolution and Governance offers you education on the broad spectrum of conflict resolution theory, research and practice. The causes, characteristics, significance and consequences of conflicts are studied in relation to the dynamics of public governance. You will learn how to analyse conflicts, negotiate their resolution and link conflict research with its practice.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyLectureResearchResearch projectTutorial
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
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: politicologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,239/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating83%
Months to a substantial job7
Working in their own field49%
Permanent contract35%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie29%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten12%
Specialisten op het gebied van public relations6%
Administratief secretaressen en uitvoerende secretaressen5%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree88%
Women among first-years76%
Say workload is “just right”88%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 8 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere5
Involvement & contact4.1
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.5
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.9
Would choose again4.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-02-02
Non-EU deadline
2026-02-02
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- IELTS listening: 6.5
- IELTS reading: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6.5
- IELTS speaking: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 600
- TOEFL internet based: 95
Scholarships
Letje Lips Amsterdam Merit ScholarshipFor a talented Graduate School of Humanities student from outside the EU/EEA; deadline 15 January.
Horizon FundGrant for Master's students already studying at the Graduate School of Humanities to finance academic travel abroad.
Internships
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