Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies)
at VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam

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Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies)
at
VU Amsterdam
Overview

The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies) from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 2 years. The Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies) program is considered part of the top ranked courses in Netherlands. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is around Euro 5,940 (INR 657,736). Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc.

Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹6.32 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies)

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Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies)
at
VU Amsterdam
Fees

The fee breakup of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies) includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. The first-year tuition fees Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies) is Euro 5,940 (INR 657,736). Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). Students can check the table given below to know more about Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies) fee breakup.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 6,32,087

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Euro = INR 106.41198 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 13ᵗʰ February 2025

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Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies)
at
VU Amsterdam
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 7.5/10
Applicants must 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

Students with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies from a university abroad will only be admitted following an assessment of their degree by the admissions board. their grade average needs to be equivalent to (or higher than) a 7.5 in the Dutch grading system
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Students can be admitted conditionally to an English-taught programme at VU Amsterdam with their non-Dutch diploma

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Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies)
at
VU Amsterdam
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#51	Communication and Media Studies QS, 2026
#101	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#76	Political Sciences ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Sporty

Academically oriented

Internships4

Part time work4

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4

Student Life4

Value for money4

Public transportation4

Safety4

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4

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Master in Computer Science (Parallel Computing Systems) - Batch of 2029

4.0

The university has a rich heritage and stands for excellence.

Tips: Amsterdam is a fun and interesting place to explore. There are many museums to explore and with a museum card you can visit over 500 museums in the Netherlands. There are also many academic institutions in the Netherlands.

Likes (Indian Food): There are many Indian stores in Amsterdam due to the large Indian population and the prices are affordable. There are also many diverse food options available. I prefer cooking for myself as it is more affordable and there are good canteens at the university as well.

Dislikes (Public transportation): The campus is well connected to the city via trams and buses. It is affordable with the OV chip. Most people use separate cycle lanes. Hence it is a very good city in terms of transportation. Also it is easy to travel to nearby countries.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1600

Prepping time for classes11 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025Read more

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Master in Biomolecular Sciences - Batch of 2024

3.6

A Great Milestone to Achieve My Dreams

Tips: Moving abroad is honestly such a massive test of how independent you can actually be—you’ve got to be really on top of your own time and just open to a totally different vibe. When I first moved from India to Amsterdam for my Biomolecular Sciences degree at VU, it was such a mix of being super excited but also kind of overwhelmed by everything. The teaching style at Vrije Universiteit is way more focused on research and actually thinking for yourself instead of just memorizing stuff, which was a pretty big shift for me. Even things like the weather and the way people communicate took a bit of getting used to, but just hanging out with other international students made it way easier to settle in. I didn't actually get a scholarship myself, but they're definitely out there if your grades are solid. Honestly I'm glad I made the move as the education is top-tier and living in the Netherlands has given me so many cool opportunities in life sciences that I just wouldn't have found otherwise.

Likes (Internships): I went with a 4 for internships because, even though they're out there, trying to land one as an international student was honestly a bit of a nightmare. The uni didn't really give us much to go on—most of the work was just me hunting down companies and networking on my own, which got pretty overwhelming. They had some general stuff like career portals and CV workshops, but it wasn't specific enough for someone in Biotech or Molecular Biology, and they definitely didn't help with the whole sponsorship side of things. Most of what I saw was either too general or just admin work. Honestly, you can find a good spot, but don't expect the uni to do any of the heavy lifting for you—it's pretty much all on you.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I gave it a 3 for job prospects because, honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for international students in the Netherlands. Most local companies really prefer people who speak the language and already have the right permits, so it feels like a lot of doors are closed at first. But, there’s definitely a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re in stuff like IT, engineering, or biotech—places like Amsterdam and Leiden have a decent number of big firms that actually will sponsor your visa if you’ve got a STEM Master’s. You’ll mostly see roles for things like Lab Techs or Research Associates, and the pay usually starts around €2,500 to €3,500, which is okay but definitely depends on where you end up living. It’s an attractive place to work, for sure, but you really have to be smart about networking and targeting the right companies if you don't want to get stuck.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1700

Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026Read more

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Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies)
at
VU Amsterdam
Highlights

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Master in Theology and Religious Studies: Research (Interreligious Studies)
at
VU Amsterdam

Scholarships

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