Master

Computer Science (joint degree UvA/VU)

In the Master's programme Computer Science you are taught by scientists who have a reputation for world-class research on computer systems, software, networking and online systems. As a joint degree programme of UvA and VU Amsterdam, you benefit from the expertise of the research groups at both institutions and their international contacts.

Language of instruction

English

Mode

Full-time

Location

UvA Science Park and VU Campus

🧠Be educated by internationally renowned scientists

Feb10

Master's Week 10 -14 Feb

Nov15

Master's Week: 15-21 Nov

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Here's why you want to study Computer Science in Amsterdam

Doing research on your own

You’ll be working in state-of-the-art facilities and computing infrastructures

Foremost experts as teachers

Your professors are internationally renowned scientists

Set up to help you flourish

Interactive teaching methods, individual supervision, and research orientation

Computer Science will suit you, if you...

Are interested in the techniques behind computer systems, programmes, and the Internet.
Have the ambition to get to the core of a scientific computational problem and discuss its complexities with your peers.
Want to learn to design intelligent computer programmes.
Are eager to become a well-trained researcher by taking part in research with renowned scientists from both the VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam.

You can choose one of the following tracks within this programme

Big Data Engineering Foundations of Computing and Concurrency Computer Systems and Infrastructure Software Engineering and Green IT

The Master's programme Computer Science at a glance
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Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam

Computer Science is a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Computer Science student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.

Facts & Figures

Degree programme: MSc Computer Science
Type: Regular study programme
Mode: Full-time
Credits: 120 ECTS, 24 months
Language of instruction: English
Starts in: September
CROHO code: 65014
Location: UvA Science Park and VU Campus

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