Please check the deadlines below very carefully, because they are strict. Missing one of the deadlines means that your application cannot be processed.
Register in Studielink (see step 3 of the application process)
8 May 2025, 23:59 CET
Submit complete application (see step 5)
15 May 2025, 23:59 CET
Register in Studielink (see step 3 of the application process)
23 February 2025, 23:59 CET
Submit complete application (see step 5)
1 March 2025, 23:59 CET
Register in Studielink (see step 3 of the application process)
8 May 2025, 23:59 CET
Submit complete application (see step 5)
15 May 2025, 23:59 CET
Register in Studielink (see step 3 of the application process)
23 February 2025, 23:59 CET
Submit complete application (see step 5)
1 March 2025, 23:59 CET
If you are interested in a scholarship, you need to apply for both the Master's programme and the scholarship before 15 January, and register in Studielink by 8 January. Learn more at:
Please make sure to follow the steps of the application process carefully to ensure that your application can be processed.
You are eligible to apply for admission if you hold an academic Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university in:
Note that practice-oriented (Dutch HBO or equivalent) Bachelor's programmes in the field of journalism, communication, production, etc. are not eligible for direct admission to the Master’s programme
If you obtained your degree outside the Netherlands, the minimum level of your diploma should be at least equivalent to or comparable to three years of a Dutch research-oriented university. The assessment of whether your degree is considered equivalent will be completed by professional diploma evaluators according to the guidelines set forth by Nuffic, the independent organisation for internationalisation in education in the Netherlands. More information on this assessment can be found on the Graduate School of Humanities website.
If you do not meet the entry requirements above, for example if you have a relevant degree from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO) or an equivalent thereof, you might be eligible to eliminate your deficiencies by completing the pre-Master’s programme in Media Studies first. The Admissions Board will determine if your academic background is sufficient for admission to the (pre-)Master’s programme. Admission to the (pre-)Master’s programme is not guaranteed.
New Master's students should be able to speak, read, write and understand English at an advanced academic level. Please check carefully on the page below whether:
All students applying will need to start their application by submitting an enrolment request in Studielink, the Dutch online system for students applying for a degree programme at a Dutch university.
Applicants for Film Studies need to submit an enrolment request in Studielink for the Master's in Media Studies 60 EC. Please note: even if you believe your prior education does not grant direct access and you think you need to take the pre-Master's programme to compensate for deficiencies, you must start your application by submitting an enrolment request for the Master’s Media Studies (60 EC).
It is extremely important that you register in Studielink at least 48 hours before the application deadline (see above). This is to ensure that you receive your login information (UvAnetID) in time to fill in your UvA application in MyInfo (see next step).
All students applying for a Master’s degree programme with an international bachelor’s diploma are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee*. Only after you have paid this fee, the UvA can start to process your application.
It can take up to 24 hours for your fee payment to be registered in SIS and you are able to submit your application in MyInfo or Datanose. Make sure to pay your application fee at least 24 hours before the application deadline of your programme.
You do not have to pay the application fee:
* Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. You are not entitled to a refund even if you do not submit your application form, if you submit an application form after the deadline (which will not be taken into consideration) or if you submit an incomplete application.
After enrolling in Studielink, you will automatically receive an email with a link to your MyInfo UvA application form. To log in to MyInfo you need your UvAnetID. Please fill out the application form, upload the required documents and submit your MyInfo application form before the application deadline.
It is essential that you submit a complete application dossier, including (if applicable) proof of English language proficiency.
Make sure you are well prepared before you start your application, and you have all necessary documents ready. You are asked to upload the following documents:
This programme does not require any other documents, such as a motivation letter.
If you have not yet obtained your diploma but are in possession of all other application documents, you may proceed with your application - as long as you obtain your Bachelor's degree before 1 September. If you have a non-Dutch prior education, please bear in mind that you must submit your certified documents before 1 August.
If you have a relevant degree from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO) or an equivalent thereof, you are recommended to show that you have strong English academic writing skills by submitting a writing sample. This could be a Bachelor’s thesis or a paper from a course. This paper should demonstrate academic skills such as source reference, correct representation of literature, and the ability to set up a argumentation structure. It should be written in English, preferably with a subject from media and culture or media and information.
If you are in doubt whether you need to submit a programme-specific document, please contact the programme coordinator.
Once we have received your complete application, it will be evaluated by our Admissions Board. This programme offers rolling admissions, meaning you will receive an admission decision within 10 to 12 weeks. It is therefore advisable to complete your application well before the deadline.
If you are admitted to the programme, you will receive a letter of conditional acceptance. In order to proceed with your enrolment, you must accept this offer at your earliest convenience. Read more about the steps you need to take after (conditional) acceptance on the website of the Graduate School of Humanities: