About this programme
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.
What the whole degree costs
Not just tuition. Everything, for the full 2 years. Living in Amsterdam · EU vs non-EU, select your country of origin.
- Tuition, 2 yearsEU: €2,530/yr statutory · non-EU: €2,530/yr€5,060–5,060
- Student room, 24 monthsrooms from €650/mo · typically €925/mo, Amsterdam€22,200
- Living, 24 months€975/mo: food, transport, phone, books€23,400
- Visa & insurancenon-EU students only: +€45/mo insurance + €228 permit+€1,308
- Total, all-inliving in Amsterdam, EU vs non-EU. Choose above.€50,660–51,968
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 serious interest in cities and the urban environment, and a Bachelors' in a social sciences related discipline (such as human geography, sociology, urban and regional planning, political science and anthropology), are invited to apply to the Research Masters in Urban Studies, providing they meet all other entry requirements. Students with a Bachelors' in a related area (such as architecture and design) with demonstrable commitment to
- experience of, urban research, may also be considered (but will also need to demonstrate an understanding of social research methods).
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