About this programme
The Master’s programme in Medical Anthropology and Sociology focuses on health and healthcare in a political, economic and cultural context. In the programme you will use social science theory and methods to critically analyse health issues in a globalising world.
What the whole degree costs
Not just tuition. Everything, for the full 1 year. Living in Amsterdam · EU vs non-EU, select your country of origin.
- Tuition, 1 yearEU: €2,530/yr statutory · non-EU: €23,455/yr€2,530–23,455
- Student room, 12 monthsrooms from €650/mo · typically €925/mo, Amsterdam€11,100
- Living, 12 months€975/mo: food, transport, phone, books€11,700
- Visa & insurancenon-EU students only: +€45/mo insurance + €228 permit+€768
- Total, all-inliving in Amsterdam, EU vs non-EU. Choose above.€25,330–47,023
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 requirements2 on record
- Students with a Bachelor's degree in anthropology, sociology or in another closely related discipline (such as political science, medical sciences, health sciences
- psychology). International degrees are evaluated on the basis of advice from professional diploma evaluators. The minimum level of the degree should be equivalent to three years of Dutch university education.
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.
The university
University of Amsterdam at a glance · Amsterdam, NL