Entry requirements
System and Network Engineering (MSc)
In general, applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, (Technical) Informatics or a closely related subject. This degree can be academic or from a university of applied sciences (HBO).
All applicants are required to participate in a selection procedure. This procedure takes a full day, and consists of a number of exams to test your:
- discrete mathematics skills
- UNIX knowledge
- networking knowledge
- academic reading and writing skills.
In the weeks following the exam day, applicants are invited to an intake interview: to discuss their exam results, their Bachelor's project and their motivation to join the Master's programme.
Additional requirements for international students
International applicants must also fulfill other requirements set by the UvA Faculty of Science, regarding academic background, academic average and proficiency in English.