Program Overview
The Political Science: Specialization Comparative and European Politics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 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 Political Science: Specialization Comparative and European Politics 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science: Specialization Comparative and European Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Studying abroad is discouraged.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Grade average: Students will generally have a B+ or 7.8 as an overall average or a GPA of 3.25, or better.
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\nLanguage test: The minimum English language proficiency requirements for admission to the Master\'s programme in Political Science are:\nIELTS 7.0\nTOEFL paper-based test: 600\nTOEFL computer-based test: 250\nTOEFL Internet-based test: 100
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\nAdditional subject: You must have had social sciences research methodology
\nPrevious education: You must hold an academic bachelor\'s degree in political science, international relations, or a closely related subject. You must have had social sciences research methodology.
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
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
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...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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