Master
Urban Studies (research)
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Tuition · Intl
↗€23,455
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
Start
Sep 26
apply by Mar 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗66
DUO ↓34% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
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Employment
↗91%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,299
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUOLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
In a rapidly urbanising world, cities are places of increasing opportunities, and also of complex social, economic, political and cultural challenges. As urban populations grow, the world needs skilled researchers to address inequality, sustainability, security and other concerns. Discover urban research and help to shape the cities of tomorrow.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyProjectResearchResearch projectResearch proposalSelf-studyTutorialWorking group
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: planologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,299/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating91%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field75%
Permanent contract58%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten25%
Stedenbouwkundigen en verkeersplanologen18%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie14%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree79%
Women among first-years64%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
First-party reviews — not collected yet
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-03-02
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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