Master
Cultural and Social Anthropology
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Tuition · Intl
↗€23,455
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by Mar 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗154
DUO ↑62% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.5/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗85%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,153
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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↗ 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
The Master's Cultural and Social Anthropology allows you to design and conduct your own ethnographic project. During your research you will conduct in-depth fieldwork and engage with current anthropological debates to think critically about social and cultural phenomena. The anthropology department is characterised by a broad research agenda with a great variety of regions and themes.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
ResearchSelf-studySeminarWorking group
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: ontwikkelingskunde (regio)
Median starting salary (field)€3,153/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating85%
Months to a substantial job9
Working in their own field46%
Permanent contract32%
Satisfied with their job3.6/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie12%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs11%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree84%
Women among first-years79%
Say workload is “just right”46%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.5/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 26 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.5
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities3.4
Career preparation3
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again3.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-03-02
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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