About this programme
The museological world is constantly evolving. Important historical events are followed by major societal shifts. Museums reflect this through exhibitions, changes in acquisition policy and architectural innovation. The Master's in Museum Studies prepares you for a position in the field by equipping you with the necessary cultural-historical research skills and professional training.
What the whole degree costs
Not just tuition. Everything, for the full 18 months. Living in Amsterdam · EU vs non-EU, select your country of origin.
- Tuition, 18 monthsEU: €2,694/yr statutory · non-EU: €20,200/yr€4,041–30,300
- Student room, 18 monthsrooms from €650/mo · typically €925/mo, Amsterdam€16,650
- Living, 18 months€975/mo: food, transport, phone, books€17,550
- Visa & insurancenon-EU students only: +€45/mo insurance + €228 permit+€1,038
- Total, all-inliving in Amsterdam, EU vs non-EU. Choose above.€38,241–65,538
Rent source: uva.nl
Where it stands
Computed from SparkPath's verified records · 2 axes across the field, in-country.
Can I get in?
The published requirements, checked against the official programme page. Open the section that applies to you.
Academic requirements3 on record
- An academic Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university in Humanities, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Archaeology, History, Art History or Natural Sciences with a minor in Museology
- 30 ECTS in the field of Museum Studies
Where you'd live
Median room rents by student area in Amsterdam. Sources: CBS / local city statistics.
rooms from €650/mo · typically €925/mo · Amsterdam
Everyday living around €975/mo (food, transport, phone, books).
Housing is scarce; start looking the day you're admitted, not the day you land.
What you'll study
Course list drawn from the programme page; a snapshot, not the complete syllabus.
The university
University of Amsterdam at a glance · Amsterdam, NL