Master
Environment and Resource Management
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students focused on sustainability challenges with relevant academic backgrounds in environmental studies or policy. Weigh the need for demonstrated affinity and motivation in the application.
Tuition · Intl
↗€14,762
via SKDB 2020 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗274
DUO ↓31% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
6 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗88%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,155
/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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master Environment and Resource Management (ERM) is designed to train the next generation of environmental decision-makers to work on the sustainability challenges of our time.
The programme is highly international in character and is open for students from all disciplinary backgrounds, training them to bring in their disciplinary knowledge while co-operating in multidisciplinary teams. Students will become familiar with several key disciplines and learn to integrate different bodies of knowledge in a problem-oriented manner. Students can determine their own focus by choosing a specialization and further establish their own niche through the Master's thesis. The specializations have been selected to cover some of the most fundamental environmental problems of our time, notably the provision of sustainable energy and the sustainable governance of water, climate, and ecosystems.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsField tripGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureOral presentationPractical
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
Tracks from HOVI
Energy and ClimateSpecialisation
Water and SocietySpecialisation
Ecosystem Services and BiodiversitySpecialisation
Environmental StudiesSpecialisation
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: milieukunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,155/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating88%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field70%
Permanent contract47%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs15%
Milieudeskundigen14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten12%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree89%
Women among first-years72%
Say workload is “just right”59%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 38 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.3
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities3.6
Career preparation2.9
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 92
Internships
?No data yet
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