Build tomorrow’s technology
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline? And are you ready to build the technology of tomorrow? Then the Master’s in Computer Science may be the programme for you.
The Computer Science Master's programme is open to students with an academic degree in Computer Science or a closely related field. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.
In order to gain admission to the Computer Science Master’s programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. Academic writing skill is to be demonstrated by submitting a thesis. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
Specific requirements for the Master’s programme Computer Science
For admission to the Master's programme Computer Science, a Bachelor's degree is required from a Dutch research university (WO), from one of the following programs: Computer Science, Technical Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Computing Science, or Informatica.
Students with a Bachelor’s degree from a different program (WO level) may be eligible as well. In any case, we expect at least 120 ECTS in Computer Science subjects, with at least 90 ECTS obtained in the following key subjects:
Language requirements
Students with a Dutch bachelor's degree do not need to pass an English Language proficiency test.
A Bachelor's degree obtained at a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO) does not grant direct access to the programme. Holders of a University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's degree (HBO), in a field closely related to Computer Science, are advised first to contact the pre-master’s coordinator before applying. An individual programme will be designed for the student in consultation with the coordinator. For further information regarding procedures on composing the pre-master's programme for Dutch University of Applied Sciences graduates see also this page (Dutch).
The pre-master's programme
The pre-master's programme Computer Science enables you to gain admission to the Master's programme Computer Science (if the deficiency can be addressed in a programme of at most 30 ECTS). You'll follow a customized individual programme that is mainly composed of Computer Science Bachelor's courses.
You have to complete the pre-master's programme (30 ECTS) within 1 year. After you have finished the programme you can be admitted to the Master's programme Computer Science. For further content questions contact the pre-master's coordinator of Computer Science, dr. N. Silvis-Cividjan: n.silvis-cividjian@vu.nl.
Specific admission requirements for the pre-master's Computer Science
For HBO bachelor degree holders, the average grade for the bachelor must be at least a 7.5 or equivalent.
Language requirements
Students with a Dutch bachelor's degree need to pass an English Language proficiency test.
Enthusiastic about this programme? And do you meet the admission requirements? Find out how to apply.
If you want to apply for a Master's programme at VU Amsterdam, the application procedure depends on your previous degree and whether you obtained your degree in the Netherlands or abroad. You find all information about the application procedure with a Dutch degree on the application page.
The application deadlines are:
To start in September
Your application will be rejected in case you didn’t upload the required documents in ‘your dashboard’ within 6 weeks after your enrolment in Studielink, OR in case you’ve uploaded (one or more) of the required documents after June 1st. Applications and documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Required documents
This Master’s programme requires students with a Dutch bachelor's degree to upload the following documents on VU.nl (preferably in English).
This document needs to be uploaded before the application deadline mentioned above. If not submitted on time, the application cannot be assessed by the Admission Board. Documents submitted after the application deadline will not be accepted.
The Computer Science programme is open to both Dutch and international students. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.
In order to gain admission to the Computer Science Master’s programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. Academic writing skill is to be demonstrated by submitting a thesis. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. A Bachelor's degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) does not grant direct access to the programme.
Specific requirements Computer Science Master's programme
For admission to the Master's programme Computer Science, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related programme is required.
Students with a Bachelor’s degree from a different program (WO level) may be eligible as well. In any case, we expect at least 120 ECTS in Computer Science subjects, with at least 90 ECTS obtained in the following key subjects:
English language requirements
If you are applying for one of our English-taught Master's degree programmes you will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency by submitting English test results.
Applicants should demonstrate that they have a sufficient level of proficiency in English by meeting at least one of the following standards, no more than two years before the start of the programme:
Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted.
You can find an overview of all accepted tests and scores that can be used to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page. Please note that the Master’s in Computer Science is in the category of programs having higher language proficiency requirements.
To apply you are required to provide the following documents:
After having prepared the required documents, please follow the online application procedure.
All students seeking admission to an international Master’s programme with an international degree are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. Only after you have paid this fee will we be able to start the evaluation of your application file. If you are applying for more than one programme, you will only need to pay the application fee once. Your application fee payment is valid for two years.
Information on how to apply with an international university degree and deadlines can be found here.
As an international student planning to study at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries. Detailed information about scholarships and deadlines can be found on www.vu.nl/scholarships or www.grantfinder.nl.
Our International Student and Alumni Ambassadors are happy to tell you all about their experiences with studying at VU Amsterdam and living in Amsterdam.
You will find the full overview of our Ambassadors here: vu.nl/ambassadors. There you can chat with them directly.
Master students Computer Science will have to spend approximately 200 euro per year for buying books. Students are expected to possess a laptop computer, running either Windows 10 or mac OSX, for participating in educational activities (which comes down to approx. 300 euro per academic year).
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