★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students seeking rigorous financial theory with practical tracks in a top-ranked business school; tradeoff is high selectivity and competitive Amsterdam job market.
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗908
DUO ↓15% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,740
/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
Start your career in finance with the Master's Finance at the Amsterdam Business School. This programme will provide a deep understanding of financial markets and decision-making. We will train you in a broad range of quantitative and soft skills to take to your first employer. Our faculty follow personalized teaching approaches. The goal is to foster teaching innovation and capitalize on comparative advantages. Choose one of our tracks and focus on the field that interests you most.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPractical
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.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
The honours programme requires completion of several extra courses, which challenge students with an intense examination of specialised topics in sustainable finance.
* All stud…
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: geld- en bankzaken
Median starting salary (field)€3,740/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field83%
Permanent contract70%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Financieel analisten33%
Accountants15%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Financieel en beleggingsadviseurs7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree83%
Women among first-years30%
Say workload is “just right”55%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 62 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere3.8
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.3
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.1
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
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: 92
Scholarships
Amsterdam Merit ScholarshipVaries; for outstanding non-EU/EEA Master's students.
Faculty scholarships for Master's studentsVaries by faculty; UvA page links to faculty-specific scholarship information.
Internships
?No data yet
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