★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students seeking research careers in geosciences, climate and environmental change. Trade-off: strong theoretical and research focus means less emphasis on applied industry skills compared to professional tracks.
Tuition · Intl
↗€26,000
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗224
DUO ↑195% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
8 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,230
/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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you passionate about the environment? The Master Earth Sciences provides you with the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest and gain practical experience through international field work. Examine the interaction between man and earth from different perspectives and use this interdisciplinary approach to develop solutions to real-world challenges. This Master’s programme is strongly linked to ecology and offers two tracks: Environmental Management (how to manage environments in which Earth, Nature and People all meet their needs) and Earth System Science (gain systemic insights on how the Earth, Nature and People develop and affect each other over time).
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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: geologie, fysische geografie
Median starting salary (field)€3,230/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract56%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs18%
Milieudeskundigen14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Geologen en geofysici10%
Cartografen en landmeetkundigen6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree76%
Women among first-years57%
Say workload is “just right”71%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 31 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-02-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- TOEFL internet based: 92
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 180
Scholarships
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) - Faculty of ScienceSee scholarship page; limited scholarships for excellent non-EU/EEA MSc students
Internships
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