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MA/MS in Earth Sciences

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands•QS 2027 #185 =

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers MA/MS in Earth Sciences, a master's degree in Natural Sciences & Mathematics programme in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students. The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)
Language: English
Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year
Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last checked June 2026 · Source: vu.nl · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The programme is taught by an international staff and student body and combines Earth Sciences specialisations with related fields such as biology and environmental science. Topics include how glacial cycles, living systems, the movement of tectonic plates, and carbon dioxide exchange between the crust and the oceans all interact, along with the connection between landscape form and fault activity in dating rock layers and in processes such as uplift and erosion. The programme is kept small enough for personal contact among participants while still covering a full range of specialisations.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Upcoming Intakes

Sep 2027 · Starts Sep 01, 2027 · Deadline May 31, 2027 · local students
Sep 2027 · Starts Sep 01, 2027 · Deadline Apr 01, 2027 · international students
Sep 2028 · Starts Sep 01, 2028 · Deadline May 31, 2028 · local students
Sep 2028 · Starts Sep 01, 2028 · Deadline Apr 01, 2028 · international students

About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Type: University
Control: Private
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1880
QS rank: #185 =
Programs: 178
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Earth Sciences award?

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam awards a Master's Degree in the field of Natural Sciences & Mathematics on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Earth Sciences take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does MA/MS in Earth Sciences cost?

Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students.

What language is MA/MS in Earth Sciences taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

When does MA/MS in Earth Sciences start?

The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.

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