Master in Digital Economic Geography

Tuition fees are 12,000 USD per year. Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Apr 1, 2027.

The Master in Digital Economic Geography at the University of Amsterdam is a 1-year program that studies how digital technologies affect the global economy. It's for students who want to understand how digitalization impacts the movement of goods and resources.

The program teaches students about the connection between technology, ecology, and geopolitics in global production networks. They do practical case studies and fieldwork, including a trip to Barcelona, to apply what they've learned to real-world problems.

Graduates can become Economic Geographers, Urban Planners, Policy Analysts, or Research Consultants. They can work in urban development, government agencies, or international organizations, using their skills to address technological and economic inequalities.

The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632 and located in the heart of Amsterdam, is one of the Netherlands’ most prestigious research universities. As a large, internationally oriented institution, UvA offers a wide range of programs across faculties such as humanities, social and behavioural sciences, economics and business, science, law, medicine and dentistry. Its metropolitan setting and historic campus combine with modern facilities to support a vibrant academic community.

UvA enrolls tens of thousands of students and provides hundreds of master’s and bachelor’s options, including many English-taught programs and research opportunities across more than 20 priority areas. The university’s strengths include interdisciplinary research institutes, strong international collaborations and a focus on societal impact. Students can access specialized research centres, internships in Amsterdam’s dynamic job market, and study abroad options via established exchange networks.

International applicants benefit from extensive support services, clear admissions guidance and housing assistance through university and partner residences. Studying in Amsterdam offers cultural diversity, excellent public transport and a creative, innovative urban environment. Graduates from UvA move into careers in academia, public service, business and the arts, drawing on the university’s rigorous training, research reputation and global connections.