Master of Science [M.S] [Information Sciences] From Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Master of Science [M.S] (Information Sciences)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Information Studies,

Sciences

₹15.4 L/Yr

€17,050 /Yr

1 Students Applied

The Master’s in Information Sciences spans Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its practical application in a society that is increasingly digital. To lead the way, society needs a new generation of IT professionals who know how to create socio-technical systems that support the needs of modern organizations, from enterprises, SMEs and NGOs, to online communities and the public at large. At the same time, modern society is concerned with its sustainability footprint in terms of environmental, social, technical, and economic priorities. This requires IT professionals and organizations to become more digital while doing business responsibly.
The Information Sciences program trains students to become outstanding researchers and/or professionals. Students will master skills for independent problem solving when it comes to the design, application, and real-life use of complex information systems in modern organizations. Students will benefit from a unique combination of strong IT competencies, knowledge of the sustainability implications of digital solutions in wider society, and critical reflection skills. The program also offers a well-tuned balance between scientific rigor and practical relevance.
The program has a unique multidisciplinary focus on digital socio-technical systems and sustainability in a broad sense. Teaching is composed of compulsory core courses, a selection of elective courses, and a Master’s project in Information Sciences. For student's projects, they can choose to take a professional internship with a partner organization or carry out cutting-edge research on a topic of their choice. Either way, the program culminates with writing a thesis on a student's chosen project.
To offer students even more professional expertise, the faculty has close contacts with local, national, and international trade and industry. New developments are integrated seamlessly into the program all the time. Faculty staff work with consultancy firms, the financial services sector, the music industry, electricity suppliers, cultural institutions, and many more.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1536205 (EUR 17050)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

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. VU Amsterdam does not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
The Master’s program Information Sciences is open to students with an academic Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences or in related fields like Computer Science, Informatics, Business Analytics, or Artificial Intelligence.
If you have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, you may conditionally enroll for the Master’s program in Information Sciences.
Knowledge of general subjects related to Information Sciences courses, Computer Sciences courses, courses from other disciplines (business/economics, social sciences, culture & communication studies) is expected.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1^st September of the year in which your course starts.
Note: TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted.
Please note that students who need a study visa must submit their English test results before 1 June.

International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

Course Guides

MS in Netherlands: Comprehensive Course Guide

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

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Orange Knowledge Programme	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
University of Twente Holland Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 4.9 L/Yr$5,419	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Holland Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
World Citizen Talent Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 4.9 L/Yr$5,432	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Maastricht University Holland High Potential Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 28.3 L/Yr$31,366	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details