Master in Asset Management

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027. Tuition is 12,000 USD per year.

The Master in Asset Management is a 1-year program at the University of Amsterdam, taught in English. It's designed for students who want to manage funds for companies and organizations.

The program covers subjects like portfolio strategies, risk assessment, and financial markets, with a focus on practical skills through data analysis and research. Students can also tailor their education with electives.

Graduates can work as portfolio managers, investment analysts, risk managers, or financial consultants, and often find jobs in mutual funds, insurance firms, and investment management companies.

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.