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Earth Sciences

Location

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

16,630 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Program overview

Main Subject

Geophysics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

As a Master’s student of Earth Sciences, you will study the natural processes and cycles of the Earth’s system within and between rock, soil, water, living things and air. You will also quantify the magnitude and rate of these processes in both space and in time. During the specialisation Earth and Climate (E&C) you’ll focus on the Earth's surface and also study climate records, applying field work with laboratory research to, for example: understand and reconstruct land-surface processes, ocean and climate dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, (paleo-)ecology, and the role of humanity; assess the relationship between Earth’s spheres on time-scales between tens and millions of years; quantify the magnitudes and rates of climate change; AND deal with environmental management and policy topics. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Geophysics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

As a Master’s student of Earth Sciences, you will study the natural processes and cycles of the Earth’s system within and between rock, soil, water, living things and air. You will also quantify the magnitude and rate of these processes in both space and in time. During the specialisation Earth and Climate (E&C) you’ll focus on the Earth's surface and also study climate records, applying field work with laboratory research to, for example: understand and reconstruct land-surface processes, ocean and climate dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, (paleo-)ecology, and the role of humanity; assess the relationship between Earth’s spheres on time-scales between tens and millions of years; quantify the magnitudes and rates of climate change; AND deal with environmental management and policy topics. 

Admission requirements

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In order to gain admission to one of our Master’s programmes, 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. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,168 EUR
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International Students

16,630 EUR
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers bachelor’s degrees in English and Dutch in a range of different fields.

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Relocate to the Netherlands

The Dutch university Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam tends to upstage its rivals in the rankings and ratings. The overall quality of Dutch higher education is among the best in the world. The Dutch higher education system has been ranked 7th in the world by Universitas 21, a global network of research universities. In the Academic Ranking of the World Universities 2017 and 18 (Shanghai Ranking) VU Amsterdam holds a position of 104. QS Ranking places Vrije Universiteit 236 in the world, which means the VU belongs to the top 20% in the International QS World University Ranking 2021.

At VU Amsterdam, the teaching style can be described as student-centred: we encourage students to develop their own opinions through independent and creative thinking. This means that teaching is mainly conducted in small tutorials, where interactivity is the norm rather than the exception. At every opportunity, students are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue with their professors.

Study in English

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers 24 bachelor’s degrees taught in English:

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Competitive programs

Each program has its own set of entry requirements. Generally, in order to be eligible to pursue a bachelor’s degree, you would need a high school diploma (VWO) and, for non-native English speakers, to submit an English proficiency test with your application. All programmes start in September.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Students from  the EU or EEA pay the same tuition fees as Dutch students. The tuition fees for most programmes are set by the Dutch government on an annual basis and vary per programme. When you apply for a programma at VU Amsterdam you need to pay an application fee of €100.

To International undergraduate students, scholarship options are limited. However, Dutch higher education is subsidised and tuition fees are relatively low. Find out more about each scholarship here.

VU Online Master’s Event - 6 December

During the Master’s day, you can also meet our (international) alumni during several workshops. In these sessions they will tell you more about career opportunities after finishing your Master’s degree.


Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers master’s degrees as well as PhDs in English and Dutch in a range of different fields.

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Choose from a comprehensive range of subject areas

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam  offers over 150 master’s degrees in English within different fields of interest, namely:

  • Art, Culture and History
  • Behavioural and Social Sciences
  • Computer Science, Mathematics and Business
  • Economics, Business and Law
  • Health and Movement Sciences
  • Language and Communication
  • Natural Sciences
  • Religion and Philosophy


Browse master’s degrees here.

Competitive cohorts

All programs have their own specific admission requirements.  As a rule of thumb, you would need a relevant bachelor’s degree and proof of proficiency in English.

Scholarships and fees

Students from  the EU or EEA pay the same tuition fees as Dutch students. The tuition fees for most programmes are set by the Dutch government on an annual basis and vary per programme.  Fortunately, there are scholarships available, including:

  • VU Fellowship Program (VUFP)
  • The Holland Scholarship Program (HSP)
  • Orange Tulip Schol­ar­ship (OTS) 
  • OTS scholarship
  • Fulbright scholarship


Find out more about each scholarship here.

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