Master
Social Sciences (research)
★ StudyPath verdict
7.0/10
Best for students aiming for a PhD or research career in social sciences. Trade-off: highly theoretical focus may limit direct professional preparation compared to applied tracks.
Tuition · Intl
↗€23,455
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
Start
Sep 26
apply by Feb 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗202
DUO ↑20% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,149
/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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you interested in social scientific research, and do you want to pursue a career in academic or non-academic research environments? The Research Master's Social Sciences (RMSS) is designed for highly motivated students with an interest in research from various social scientific perspectives.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode 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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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: sociale wetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€3,149/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job6
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract35%
Satisfied with their job3.4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs29%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree85%
Women among first-years63%
Say workload is “just right”72%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 29 respondents
Content & set-up4.3
Teachers4.4
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.3
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment4.1
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.9
Teachers' English4.8
Would choose again4.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-02-02
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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