Heritage Studies: Museum Studies
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Additional Knowledge
You will be considered for admission to the Master’s in Museum Studies if you have a university's Bachelor’s degree in the Humanities, Archaeology or Anthropology, and can demonstrate basic academic knowledge in the field of art, culture and museum studies. You must have good research skills at Bachelor’s level. You are able to conduct research independently (i.e. collecting material, applying theory, and writing a thesis).
Please see: uva.nl/ma-museum-studies > Application and admission
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Language requirements
Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.
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University of Amsterdam
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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.
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International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.
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