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Computational Science

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Tuition EUR 14,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Computational Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Computational Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 14,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Computational Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. to build computational models from real-life observations;
  2. to develop skills in turning these models into computational structures and perform large-scale simulations;
  3. theory that gives you a firm basis for the analysis of complex simulations;
  4. to analyse the results of your simulations in a virtual laboratory using advanced numerical algorithms;
  5. to control the power of the largest supercomputers.
  6. To achieve these goals, you will have access to some of the most advanced computing, networking, storage and visualization facilities in the world. When completing the programme, you graduate in one of the many domains Computational Science has to offer, such as Computational Finance, Computational Biology, Numerical Mathematics or Complex Networks.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants should have an academic bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, the natural sciences (such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc), or engineering disciplines (such as civil engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, etc.);
  • Applicants should demonstrate sufficient mathematical skills and a basic background in modelling and simulation, and should have demonstrated programming ability;
  • Applicants are expected to have an above average grade point average.


    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 14,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 14,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a public research university in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1880. The VU Amsterdam is one of two large, publicly funded research universities in the...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2001-04-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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