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International Standing WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMMES The UvA ranks among the top 15 universities The UvA has one of the in Europe and the top 100 worldwide in largest selections of inter- 1 rankings such as the Times Higher Educa- 2 national degree programmes tion World University Rankings, QS rank- of any university in Europe, with nearly ings and the Shanghai ranking. 200 programmes taught in English. O Some programmes are unique to the UvA.   INSPIRING GENERATIONS 3 4 5 SINCE COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH NETWORKS PROGRAMMES The UvA is a member of the League of European Research 16321632 From the Bachelor’s level up Universities (LERU) and of , two prestigious to the PhD, students can opt networks that were founded to strengthen international to specialise in a discipline or scientific research. The UvA is also an active partner in EU- The UvA and Amsterdam supplement their studies with wide initiatives with other universities and research institutions. have always been closely courses from other disciplines. linked. The University’s open All of the UvA’s Bachelor’s and tolerant intellectual tradition – which reflects the and Master’s programmes Quality of life integrate teaching and research. spirit of Amsterdam – dates Amsterdam was ranked 12th I back to 1632 when its out of 450 cities worldwide predecessor, the Athe- 6 in Mercer's 2018 'Quality of AMS naeum Illustre, was founded. Living Survey'. In the pan-Eu- To this day, students, staff ropean 'International Student Barometer', 90% of inter- and alumni are known for national students are satisfied with the UvA and 86% their inquisitive minds and 7 would recommend the university to others. independent spirits. Supportive Environment Interesting Personal career prospects Development International students 8 9 are actively supported The UvA promotes an Study programmes and research 2019/2020 by UvA staff and fellow  interactive teaching style that encourages students students during their to develop self-reliance and independent thought. time in Amsterdam. To Amsterdam is not only the Discover the University make sure that students creative and cultural heart of start off on the right the , but also a Prime Location foot, the UvA helps with global centre. Both Amsterdam is well practical matters such as during and after their studies, connected for travel of Amsterdam opening a bank account, students benefit from having 10 within Europe and has excellent access to major international links to the rest of world. The city has long been applying for visas and www.uva.nl/en finding accommodation. firms and Dutch companies a cultural and commercial crossroads, providing located in Amsterdam, such as access to the many , entertainment and social Philips, ING and Heineken, as activities of a capital city. The UvA’s faculties are well as academic institutions located in or near the city centre or at the state- and cultural organisations. of-the Amsterdam Park. www.uva.nl/international WORD OF WELCOME 02/03

CONTENTS he (UvA) is an academic community of students, researchers, lecturers 04 University of Amsterdam and supporting staff. It is one of the world’s intellectual hubs. A university with a leading international T reputation, it is firmly rooted in the city of Amsterdam. ithW over 32,000 students, 6,000 employees, 06/10/14/18/22/26 3,000 PhDs and a hundred different nationalities, the UvA is connected to numerous researchers and public Interviews with academic and private institutions in the Netherlands and around the world. Our community is founded on a shared staff belief in the power of change. UvA students and researchers are always looking to push the boundaries and use rigorous research and critical engagement to make our world a better place. This can only be achieved 08 Campuses through collaboration. Which is why we place great emphasis on interdisciplinarity in research. In teaching 12 We are global and learning, our primary objectives are to cultivate a critical mindset in our students, to teach them to question prevailing dogmas and to give them the tools to find lasting solutions to complex problems. 16 Scholarships/Short-term This is the best way to prepare them for a complex, international world with a globalised labour market. & honours This brochure gives a snapshot of the UvA, its researchers and students, and the exciting work being done at all our faculties. In addition, it provides relevant information on our University, our large selection of 20 Discover the UvA Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes and on practical matters like enrolment and admission. 24 Services for students We look forward to welcoming you to our University, the University of Amsterdam. 28 Degree programmes Prof. Karen Maex Magnificus 34 Academic degree system/Tuition fees/ Application and admission

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WIDE RANGE OF DEGREE PROGRAMMES Many of our degree programmes incorporate and The UvA has one of the largest selections of interna- reflect cutting-edge research in their subject area. Our A selection of major grants and awards (2017) tional Master’s programmes in Europe. Nearly 200 Research Master’s programmes, available in almost are taught in English and several are entirely unique every discipline, are specifically designed to prepare stu-

to the UvA, such as the interdisciplinary Master’s dents for PhD-level research or a research-based career. 6 ERC 2 ERC 9 NWO Vidi programmes in Brain & Cognitive Sciences and 6 Starting 2 Consolidator 9 (Netherlands Orga- Grants Forensic Science. The UvA also offers 16 English- HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS Grants nisation for Scientific Research) taught Bachelor’s programmes including the The UvA strives for excellence in teaching and research, Bachelor’s in Politics, , Law and Economics and we continually perform well in all of the inter- 2 ERC 17 NWO Veni 11 NWO Vici 2 Advanced 17 (Netherlands Orga- 11 (Netherlands Orga- (PPLE), which combines several disciplines and is nationally recognised university rankings, both for Grants nisation for Scientific nisation for Scientific unique in the Netherlands. individual universities and for specific disciplines (THE, Research) Research) QS and Shanghai). LEADING RESEARCH Our University is known as one of the best research We are also a member of several influential networks, universities in the world. It houses 26 research such as the League of European Research Universities institutes and is the lead organisation for 7 national (LERU) and Universitas 21, a group of 26 global research schools. We have identified a number research universities. These associations of leading 3,400 of key research themes in which we support and research institutions, including Oxford and Cambridge,

sustain excellence. These ‘research priority areas’ share the values of high-quality teaching within an Researchers (incl. PhD), Each = 100 academic staff members represent the very best the UvA has to offer in terms environment of internationally competitive research. lecturers, professors = international staff members of research and are also areas in which we are a Students benefit from these networks through interna- (of whom 30% international) worldwide leader. tional academic activities and exchange opportunities. INTERVIEW: ECONOMICS 06/07

‘What is striking is that the majority of people are actually quite honest ’

Shaul Shalvi, Nils Köbis and Ivan Soraperra, Associate professor and postdoctoral researchers at the Faculty of Economics and Business

orruption. Chances are you either have and act accordingly. Our research follows through on or will be faced with this phenomenon in these insights and models the kind of environments that one form or another. And yet, despite its encourage honest or dishonest behaviour. frequency and scale, a lot is still unknown The good thing is that this realisation – that norms govern Cabout how corruption emerges. At the UvA’s Faculty of behaviour – means we can study the context in which Economics and Business, Shaul Shalvi, Nils Köbis and behaviour is triggered and create interventions that nudge Ivan Soraperra examine the settings in and circumstances people to behave more honestly. under which corrupt and dishonest behaviour happens. Soraperra: From a purely economic point of view, what is striking is that the majority of people are actually quite What is the focus of your research? honest. For example, many people pay tax despite the Shalvi: In our research we use a behavioural approach fact that the chances of being caught are quite small. This to try and understand how corruption and dishonesty has left economists often wondering why people display emerge on an individual level. We do this with lab honest and ethical behaviour despite opportunities and experiments in which we create settings that might or self-interest. Our meta-analysis confirms this. might not push people to violate behavioural norms. Our aim is to use the insights and knowledge we gain Can you tell a bit more about a project from these experiments to help organisations design you are working on? the type of environment that discourages dishonesty. Shalvi: One of our current projects focuses on education systems in certain countries that suffer from corruption. What is corruption and why is it bad? It was long believed that teachers who, for example, take Köbis: It depends on who you ask. In the media, bribes from students to give a pass would refrain from anything bad is often perceived to be corrupt. In doing so if they were paid more. However, research has academic , researchers have tried to narrow shown that this fair-wage hypothesis has not been totally it down and produce a single definition that allows successful. In our project, we use a different approach by people from different disciplines to study the same increasing the teacher’s salary not by a fixed sum, but by phenomenon. Generally speaking, the most commonly paying them more when more students sign up to their used definition of corruption is that it involves an class. The main idea is that by paying teachers a fixed ‘abuse of entrusted power for private gain’. A leading salary and on top of it a premium for attracting more principle of this definition is that there is always a students, teachers have an incentive to offer bribe-free victim, someone who directly or indirectly suffers as a classrooms. result of corrupt behaviour. What do you enjoy about working at the Is corruption linked to personal dishonesty? UvA? And if so, is it an ingrained feature of Sorrapera: I really like the informal atmosphere. human behaviour or culturally determined? Everybody is engaged and open to discussion and Shalvi: A lot of research has looked into how culture collaboration. The UvA is also very horizontal and prides influences individual-level honesty or dishonesty. The itself on its lack of hierarchy. emerging view seems to suggest that cultural differences Köbis: I agree. Another great thing is the community influence individual honesty. This makes sense. Societies spirit – my colleagues and I work together but also are governed by certain norms – if you are born into a do other leisure activities outside of work. Also, the society, you adopt the social norms that govern that society facilities are excellent and state-of-the-art. CITY CAMPUSES 08/09

Where traditional boundaries dissolve and students and  researchers connect. Amster- dam is well-connected to other major cities in Europe AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY QUARTER This campus is the intellectual heart of the city and hosts the One of the largest science WELCOME TO AMSTERDAM Humanities Faculty with its  campuses in Europe. A hub Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ largest city and its financial, broad range of disciplines. It for research innovation and is also home to the University entrepreneurship, with major cultural and creative centre. One of the things that makes it Library, which is the place to research institutions and about so charming is the stark contrast between the seventeenth meet for anyone interested in 120 companies and spin-offs, as century ambience and the innovative and progressive spirit of culture and scholarship. well as a large University Sports its people. Centre and the Amsterdam University College.

WHERE CULTURE MEETS COMMERCE The UvA could have no better home than this centre of cultural, scientific and international commerce. We maintain excellent links with the numerous international and organisations located in Amsterdam, and our students benefit from these links both during and after their studies. 

ENGLISH IS WIDELY SPOKEN English can almost be considered the city’s unofficial second language, as it is widely spoken and understood in Amsterdam. AMSTERDAM Visitors can therefore get along well without having to ROETERSEILAND speak Dutch. Home to the faculties of Economics and Business, Social and , and  Over 100 theatres Law. A place where traditional Amsterdam in numbers & concert halls OPEN CITY CAMPUS The University of Amsterdam boundaries disappear and and the city of Amsterdam are closely intertwined. discussions on social issues take Teaching and research take place on four city campuses, place. Also home to CREA, the AMSTERDAM student cultural organisation. canals 44 encouraging an exchange of knowledge and better AMSTERDAM UMC 40 museums collaboration between faculties, while also offering parks 165 The Academic Medical access to the many unique meeting places the city has Center is a meeting place for inhabitants to offer. Find out more at www.campus.uva.nl/en outstanding scientific talent. Medical disciplines collaborate and intercross, and students 180 Classes are given in quaint old buildings overlooking the learn their profession alongside canals or in high-tech laboratories. Most of the arts and doctors, nurses and patients. nationalities 859 ,7 32 programmes are offered in or near the city

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   881,000 bicycles of-the-art facilities at Amsterdam Science Park.    INTERVIEW: COMMUNICATION SCIENCE 10/1 1

‘The UvA’s communications research group is one of the best in the world, if not the best.’

Sanne Kruikemeier, assistant professor of Political Communication

ocial media has become an ubiquitous part of English-taught Master’s programme in Communication everyday life. Whereas social, political and Science, which has four specific tracks. professional life used to involve traditional modes of interaction, the recent rise of platforms like Posting politics on social media SFacebook and Twitter have transformed the way we One such researcher is Sanne Kruikemeier, assistant communicate with one another. professor of Political Communication and an authority on the way social media influence and shape voting A leader in communications research behaviour. In 2014 Kruikemeier completed her PhD, At the University of Amsterdam’s School of Communi- which examines online political communication and cation Research (ASCoR), the uses and effects of social its resulting effects on citizens’ political involvement. media, and the latter’s wider implications on both a ‘A key finding of my research’, Kruikemeier explains, personal and a collective level, are just some of the ‘was that the use of Internet and online social innovative and multifaceted communications research platforms by politicians can lead to more political taking place. Globally respected as one of the best engagement among the electorate.’ According to institutions of its kind, ASCoR’s research programme Kruikemeier, this positive effect is especially present focuses on four specific research groups: Corporate when the appropriate communications strategies Communication, Political Communication and Jour- are employed. ‘The efficacy of electoral engagement nalism, Persuasive Communication and Youth and largely depends on the political actor’s social presence. Media Entertainment. These groups, each with their Merely having an online account and posting the own research ambit, are guided by a shared empirical occasional update isn’t enough. A great deal depends focus on the content, uses and consequences of media on whether the politician in question is perceived as and communication. Besides conducting research as being approachable – and this in turn requires the part of the UvA’s Communications research priority willingness to respond to emails, tweets and updates. area, ASCoR researchers are also closely involved in Kruikemeier also gives a number of classes within the teaching and learning, especially within the university’s Master’s track in Political Communication, something she thoroughly enjoys. ‘The UvA’s communications research group is one of the best in the world, if not Bodine van Wingerden the best. Our strength primarily resides in the broad (Master’s student in Communication) range of research we conduct, spanning the whole ‘One of the great things about the Master’s in Communication is the spectrum of communications theory, and our consid- way the programme marries the core theories of communication science erable expertise in this regard. This expertise is directly with theories and methods from other disciplines. Throughout the translated into our study programmes, which equip programme, my fellow students and I were immersed in the different students with a firm grounding in communications features of communication theory and the way these relate to such fields theory and allows them to either specialise in one spe- as , and psychology. Some of the questions the cific aspect or in communications in a broader sense.’ programme deals with include the development and use of communi- cation strategies, the evolution of media preferences and the growth of political communication. This emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching and research is a fundamental feature of the programme and allows one to look beyond the “traditional” boundaries of communication science.’ WE ARE GLOBAL 12/13

Susanne Schulz (Germany) Research Master’s student in Child Development and Education

‘The UvA is among the best universities worldwide and Averill Daly (United the unique Research Master’s States of America) programme was a perfect fit Master’s student in International Sally Dixon with my interests.’ (United Kingdom) Bachelor’s student in ‘The UvA provides support when needed and has presented me with more opportunities ‘I decided to study at the UvA to engage with lecturers and because it has very high-quality working professionals than my courses in an international Diana Dobrin (Romania) earlier academic experiences environment. I also appreciate Master’s student in Accountancy Ken Jern Chew (Malaysia) ever offered.’ that UvA is an internationally and Control excellent university, ranked Bachelor’s student in Communication Science within the top 15 in Europe.’ ‘Living in Amsterdam makes me feel like I’m home even though I am ‘Amsterdam is a city with an open actually abroad. The city is so culture. People are free to be them- beautiful with its great architecture selves and respected for their indi- and canals. There is always some- COUNTRIES vidual identity. The natural mutual thing new to discover.’ OF ORIGIN respect is something I definitely OF THE UVA’S appreciate.’ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

TOP 10: Karly Hernandez (Mexico)

Master’s student in Communication Akash Raj (India) Science 1. Germany Research Master’s student in 2. United Kingdom ‘The classes are really interesting. I Artificial Intelligence 3. China learn something new every day and ‘The UvA has one of the best 4. Italy that makes me feel really motivated programmes for Artificial Intelli- 5. United States to do my best with my studies. The gence in Europe. The research is UvA is a really modern, intrepid 6. Greece world-renowned. My programme and cutting edge university.’ 7. France is also very international, with 8. Belgium students from different back- 9. Romania grounds and cultures.’ 10. Spain

Research across the world:

ATACAMA DESERT (CHILE): GENEVA (SWITZERLAND): TANZANIA, NIGERIA, KENYA: SINGAPORE: BEIJING (CHINA): ST. PETERSBURG (RUSSIA): ALUMNI Very Large Telescope. The CERN/ATLAS. At CERN, An impact evaluation of health Institute for Complex Systems, UvA-Tsinghua Joint Research Advanced Computing Lab The UvA has alumni chapters world’s most advanced optical physicists and engineers plans supported by the Health Nanyang Technological Center in Logic. Intensive (ACL) at the National Research  in locations such as New York, instrument, consisting of, are probing the fundamental Insurance Fund for low-income University. The Institute for collaboration between the University of Information Shanghai, Beijing, London and among other things, four structure of the universe. groups in Africa. A project Complex Systems conducts Institute for Logic, Language Technologies, Mechanics and St. Petersburg, and stays in Unit Telescopes that can The UvA is participating in of the UvA’s Amsterdam cutting-edge interdisciplinary and Computation (UvA) and Optics (University ITMO). The touch with more than 170,000 work together to form the the ATLAS experiment. Institute for Global Health and research on scientific problems the School of Humanities ACL develops computational alumni in over 110 countries. giant Very Large Telescope Development (AIGHD). related to finding, understanding (Tsinghua University). models to study imminent www.alumni.uva.nl/en Interferometer. and applying the underlying disasters such as pandemics principles of complexity. and extreme weather. INTERVIEW: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 14/15

‘The university is highly supportive of our aim to create a flourishing AI ecosystem right here in Amsterdam.’

Max Welling, researcher in AI and machine learning

rrespective of whether the possibilities leave you You’ve stood at the helm of several starry-eyed or the risks fill you with morbid dread, commercial partnerships and startups. there is no escaping the coming age of artificial Do you think the university has intelligence. Telecommunications, transportation, facilitated your success? Ihealthcare – the domains in which self-learning systems Definitely. Unlike technical universities, the UvA isn’t so are set to make disruptive changes can fill an entire hyperorganised around the subject of commercialisation. page. But what can we realistically expect from AI and This has made it more flexible and willing to entertain machine learning? And why should we care about and work with grassroot initiatives. The university is also learning more about this technology? highly supportive of our aim to create a flourishing AI The UvA is at the forefront of research and teaching ecosystem right here in Amsterdam through partnerships into AI. Besides designating it a strategic priority, the like the recently launched Innovation Centre for Artificial UvA is one of the few universities to offer a Bachelor’s Intelligence. and Master’s programme in this field. In the following interview, professor Max Welling, one What are the biggest developments that of the UvA’s most prominent researchers in AI and will take place over the coming decade? machine learning, briefly touches on the subject. Predictions are always tricky. But there are a few areas that we know will in the coming years change What is machine learning? dramatically because of AI. Healthcare is the most Essentially, machine learning is a subset of artificial prominent. The technology is basically ready, and in intelligence where machines get smarter by learning some healthcare domains machine learning solutions from experience. When, for example, you write a piece are already outperforming human doctors. of code to make a car stop at a traffic light, you speak Another development will be in the realm of the Inter- of AI. Machine learning replaces such a code with a net of Things, where we can expect to see sensors program that recodes itself based on experience. If the being embedded everywhere. These sensors, in turn, car pulls up too quickly at a traffic light and you get will generate more and more data which in turn will fined, the program automatically learns and adapts its form the basis for improved predictive models. behaviour (algorithm) in the same way humans do. This is all very exciting. But there are inherent risks. An erosion of privacy, for example, or the manipulation of Jakub Tomczak (postdoctoral researcher) huge data sets for narrow political or social purposes. I joined the UvA from Wrocław University of Technology (Poland) on a Marie Instead of killer robots, these are the actual issues on Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship Grant. My research is on deep learn- which we need to debate and educate the public. ing and on designing deep generative models for medical imaging. What I like about the UvA is the freedom it gives to students and researchers to What are your professional plans for the assemble their own curriculum or to initiate or take part in new or ongo- coming years? ing projects. I also enjoy the international environment and being able to One of my biggest ambitions is to create a thriving AI exchange ideas and viewpoints with people from all over the world. ecosystem in Amsterdam. I am happy to say we’re already The UvA is the perfect place to be if you are interested in AI. The pro- making major strides in this respect. We have excellent grammes are taught by some of Europe’s leading researchers and the facili- researchers and the university is supporting our research ties are top notch. It’s a really exciting time to be a part of the UvA . partnerships with players in the commercial sector. SCHOLARSHIPS SHORT-TERM & HONOURS EDUCATION 16/17

We welcome the world’s brightest students and have estab- lished several scholarship programmes specifically designed to offer talented and motivated non-EU/EEA students the opportunity to study at our university.

AMSTERDAM EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP It is a full scholarship of €12,500 (covering tuition and living EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES sity College (AUC), and is made up of 40% international Exceptionally talented Master’s students from outside the expenses) for one academic year with the possibility of Experience another culture by spending a semester students. The curriculum features three majors (Sciences, (EEA) can apply for the prestig- extension for a second year for two-year Master’s programmes. abroad in Amsterdam. Every year we welcome hundreds Social Sciences and Humanities) and more than 20 ious Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES). An AES is www.uva.nl/asts of exchange students from around the globe to our concentrations. This programme is offered in cooperation a full scholarship for one academic year (€25,000), with high-quality English-taught programmes. The UvA is part with VU Amsterdam. the possibility of an extension for a second year (for two- OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS of an extensive network of European and global partner www.auc.nl year Master’s programmes). Students from any discipline Looking for more information on scholarships and universities that facilitates student exchanges. Your first belonging to the top 10% of their class can apply. Selec- financial aid? Visit the websites below: step in becoming an exchange student is to contact your COURSES tion is on the basis of excellence, ambition and relevance www.uva.nl/scholarships university's international office to confirm whether your If you would like to improve your English, various to a student’s future career. Scholarship recipients will be www.auc.nl/scholarships university has an exchange agreement with the UvA, and courses are available at UvA Talen, the independent expected to participate in extracurricular activities. www.grantfinder.nl what the deadlines and application procedures are. language centre of the UvA. Courses are offered www.uva.nl/aes www.studyinholland.nl www.uva.nl/exchange at four different levels, and focus on speaking,

(academic) writing and presentation skills. AMSTERDAM MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Students & programmes UVA SUMMER SCHOOL www.uvatalen.nl Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS) are for outstand- Spend your summer in the heart of Amsterdam. We ing students from outside the EEA. An AMS is usually offer a wide variety of intensive summer programmes, COURSES Number of enrolled students 2017 - 2018 a partial scholarship and is awarded by the faculty or ranging from the humanities to the social sciences, law The UvA’s Institute for Dutch Language Education graduate school. Students are selected on the basis of and science. Further your academic development and (INTT) offers Dutch language courses at six different their previous academic results. explore inspiring subjects while enjoying the city and levels, from absolute beginners to advanced. Before Bachelor’s students 20,700 (15% international) www.uva.nl/ams taking part in various social and academic activities. the start of the academic year, there are intensive www.summerschool.uva.nl three-week summer courses. AMSTERDAM SCIENCE TALENT SCHOLARSHIP www.intt.uva.nl The Amsterdam Science Talent Scholarship (ASTS) offered Master’s students 11,900 Each = 1,000 students HONOURS PROGRAMME FOR TALENTED STUDENTS by the Faculty of Science is aimed at talented, non-Dutch (22% international) = international students If you would like to challenge yourself academically and students from the /European Economic take an interdisciplinary approach to your studies, you can 70 Bachelor’s 265 Master’s Area who choose to do a Science Master’s programme. 70 265 apply for our English-taught Bachelor's programme in Lib- programmes programmes 16 190 eral Arts & Sciences. It is offered by the Amsterdam Univer- 16 English-taught 190 English-taught INTERVIEW: 18/19

‘The great thing about the UvA’s Media Studies department is that it boasts a really talented and imaginative group of researchers.’

Anne Helmond, assistant professor of New Media and Digital Culture

t has long been an open secret that the UvA’s app stores and have no common archive. What’s department of Media Studies is a world leader more, they also get updated every day and older ver- in research and teaching within the field. In early sions overwritten, making any attempt to do historical 2018 this reputation was cemented after the pres- research notoriously difficult. As a workaround, I’m Itigious QS Rankings by Subject ranked UvA Media Stud- using the Internet Archive and multiple digital reposito- ies the best in the world, up from second spot in 2017. ries, although these also have their own limitations.’ At the UvA, Media Studies encompasses several subdis- ciplines, including new media and digital culture, which At the forefront takes a comprehensive and critical approach to new The methodological difficulties faced by Helmond and media research, practices and theory. One of the depart- her fellow UvA researchers are also a sense of strength ment’s most prominent researchers is Dr Anne Helmond, and innovation. Helmond: ‘Besides having to develop an authority on app and digital platform studies. new research methods, another challenge facing researchers in the field of internet studies is the grow- An APProach to ing restrictions platforms place on access to their data. In her research, Helmond, assistant professor of New These restrictions are making it difficult for researchers Media and Digital Culture, focuses on the infrastructure to obtain and use data for research purposes. Diffi- of social media platforms and apps and looks at how cult as these restrictions are, however, they do force these extend themselves across the web and, for exam- researchers to be inventive in how they carry out ple, collect and commoditise user data. Her latest pro- research. The great thing about the UvA’s Media Studies ject, App Ecosystems: A Critical History of Apps, builds department is that it boasts a really talented and imagi- on her earlier work in this area by developing a critical native group of experts.’ history of mobile apps and app stores with the use of This broad range of expertise is the reason why the UvA novel digital research methods. ‘Apps and app stores is one of the, if not the, best institution in the field of have only been around for about ten years, so we know Media Studies, says Helmond. ‘We have leading names very little about them – about how they emerged and in the field working here, people who have built a repu- in what context, what past versions looked like and tation for identifying new research gaps and developing functioned, and how they evolved over time’, says cutting-edge approaches. These new approaches aren’t Helmond. ‘With my work, I want to throw light on an restricted to research, but also used in courses, which important piece of software that has become a primary means students are immersed in the newest insights way to communicate and upload or share content for from the field. To me, this research-based approach to millions of people around the world.’ teaching is what makes the UvA so pioneering.’ While ground-breaking in its aims, Helmond’s project comes with a unique set of methodological challenges. ‘A major hurdle is the lack of proper archival data or records. The vast majority of apps are offered through DISCOVER THE UVA 20/21

Come to one of our information events and discover what studying at the University of Amsterdam is like.

OPEN DAYS GET TO KNOW OTHER STUDENTS Get to know our Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes by The International Student Network Amsterdam visiting an open day. An open day is a great opportunity (ISN-A) organises social activities and excursions for to explore Amsterdam and discover whether the Univer- international students throughout the year. sity of Amsterdam is the place for you. At the beginning of each semester, the ISN-A also www.uva.nl/bachelorsday organises an introduction programme to help new www.uva.nl/mastersday students get to know Amsterdam and learn a bit more www.uva.nl/mastersweek about Dutch culture. The introduction programme is a good opportunity to meet other Dutch and inter- MEET US ABROAD national students. The UvA annually participates in various education fairs www.isn-amsterdam.nl around the world. To find out more about the UvA’s information resources and see a list of dates for upcom- INFORMATION IN YOUR COUNTRY ing open days, webinars and education fairs, please see: Visit the local Nuffic office in your country to find out www.uva.nl/opendays more about studying in the Netherlands. Nuffic is the Dutch organisation that promotes international coop- MEET US ONLINE eration in higher education in order to help students We regularly organise online information sessions pursue studies abroad. Nuffic also arranges pre-de- (webinars) for prospective international students. During parture information sessions for students. There are these webinars, you can ask questions on a wide range offices in several countries around the world: Brazil, of practical and programme-related matters. China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, www.uva.nl/bachelorswebinar , Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. www.uva.nl/masterswebinar www.studyinholland.nl

CHAT WITH OUR STUDENT AMBASSADORS Our International Student Ambassadors Team includes current international Master’s and Bachelor’s students. The ambassadors help prospective students with information about the university and life in Amsterdam. www.uva.nl/internationalambassadors INTERVIEW: LAW 22/23

‘We believe an individual should have the right to read anonymously and that more should be done to protect the privacy of news users’ reading behaviour.’

Natali Helberger, professor of Information Law

lgorithmic personalisation. For some time More than privacy now the potential implications of this phe- The use of personal data and algorithms is more than nomenon as well the broader issue of infor- just a privacy issue and touches on essential aspects of an mation technologies that capture and analyse open democratic society, says Helberger. ‘Filter bubbles, for Apersonal data have been stirring public debate. But what example, result in content that is geared towards your own are the actual political and socio-economic consequences personal preferences. This isn’t just a good thing. Instead, of such technologies? And how do these impact on individ- the danger exists that you unwittingly become trapped in a ual and collective privacy rights? At the UvA’s Institute for vicious feedback loop in which algorithms cater to only one Information Law (IViR), Professor Natali Helberger spends part of you while entirely ignoring all your other interests – her working days identifying and understanding the unique in other words, that it curtails your right to information and opportunities and risks posed by information technology. to make informed choices.’

Who’s watching? At the forefront Algorithms and technologies that track user behaviour in Much of the research conducted at the IViR is aimed order to produce customised content, such as news articles at improving the rights and fundamental freedoms of or television programs, have benefits for consumers but also information users. To this end, Helberger and her col- raise some serious privacy concerns, says Helberger, who is leagues work closely with policymakers and regulators professor of Information Law. ‘Media outlets are collecting at the national and European level. ‘We believe an indi- more and more information on us through websites and vidual should have the right to read anonymously and devices like smart TVs, smart appliances and fitness trackers. that more should be done to protect the privacy of news They already know a great deal about our online behaviour, users’ reading behaviour.’ about our viewing tastes and preferences. All of this not only to provide tailored content but also for commercial purposes. The problem with current legislation, says Helberger, This might seem benign, but it poses a real threat to is that it addresses the twin issues of privacy and the intellectual privacy, to the right to have private thoughts.’ media separately. This is partly because of a lack of communication between data protection authorities and Sarah Eskens, (PhD researcher at the IViR) media authorities on a policy level, and between data What I really value about the UvA is the dynamic link that exists between protection scholars and media scholars at the research teaching and research. Before starting with my PhD, which focuses on level. ‘What I really appreciate about the UvA is that it news personalisation from a user’s perspective, I took a Research Master’s encourages its researchers, such as those in law and in Information Law at the UvA’s Faculty of Law. It was during this time that media, to reach out to each other and jointly address I acquired valuable research skills and had the opportunity to participate in important societal issues. For example, I have established actual research projects. This was the perfect preparation for a PhD track. a research cooperation together with Professor Claes de Vreese from the UvA’s Amsterdam School of Com- The emphasis the university places on research-based teaching as well as munication Research (ASCoR) into the impact of big the quality of its research staff truly make the UvA one of the world’s most data and algorithms on society and individuals. I hereby respected institutions in the field of Information Law. Indeed, it is common collaborate with communication science scholars, data knowledge that our graduates are highly respected and sought-after by scientists and legal scholars, as well as political scientists employers for their expertise, skills and international mind-set. and philosophers.’ SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 24/25

Living and studying in another country can be both exciting and challenging. To help international students transition to a study programme in Amsterdam, we offer support and guidance in arranging practical matters like visas, residence permits and housing.

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‘We’re crossing planetary boundaries. All of us need to make the transition to renewable energy sources right now.’

Joyeeta Gupta, professor of Environment and Development in the Global South

ow do we ensure a better life for all with- How are economic development, out damaging the ecosystem on which well-being and sustainability related? we depend? This is probably the most This relationship unfolds at various levels. A good pressing question facing humankind as we example is at the level of global climate change. On Hventure into the 21st century against the backdrop the one hand, developing countries are most signifi- of climate change and the spectre of environmental cantly affected by climate change and are, as a result, degradation. Little wonder then that sustainable impeded in their developmental prospects. For exam- development has become a priority for governments ple, think of heavy rainfall in China, which damages and societies across the world. Sustainability and infrastructure and hinders economic development. sustainable development are also key focus areas On the other hand, traditional economic development for Joyeeta Gupta, professor of Environment and often puts strain on the planet, because to develop Development in the Global South. Gupta heads the one needs energy. Until recently the general view was UvA’s Centre for Sustainable Development Studies, that developing states could use fossil fuels, but this which was launched in 2015. approach isn’t sustainable. Simply put: we’re crossing planetary boundaries. All of us need to make the tran- What are the aims of the Centre for sition to renewable energy sources right now. Sustainable Development Studies? The centre is focused on strengthening collaboration and Which development issues will you dialogue across the UvA on the subject of sustainable focus on in the coming years? development. We take a bottom-up approach and In the summer of 2016 the UvA organised a con- welcome contributions by anyone who wishes to take ference at which the recently adopted Sustainable part. In addition, my group ‘Governance and Inclusive Development Goals (SDGs) were critically assessed. Development’ contributes contemporary social and The conference – which brought together about 600 academic themes to the curricula of the Master’s pro- researchers, policymakers and NGOs – also gave us the grammes in International Development Studies and chance to compile a list of future research questions. Environmental . These include themes like One of these questions is: ‘Will the process of sustain- maritime fishing conflicts between different countries, able development be hijacked by powerful actors to between large-scale and small-scale fisheries, and suit their own needs and interests, or can social move- between fishers and environmentalists. Another topic ments ensure that there is a redistribution of resources is technological progress: does gene technology lead to towards transformatory politics?’ But I don’t only want more dependable food production for everyone, or to the to focus on individual questions. I primarily want to patenting of seeds, which only benefits corporations? bring together a mix of expertise that can answer all of these questions. Sustainable development touches Where does your passion for sustainable on many disciplines: geography, , gender development come from? studies, international relations, law, business, and so A key event was the Bhopal gas leak at the Union forth. I see it as my duty to forge links between these Carbide, which caused thousands of fatalities. As a disciplines. child, this tragedy made a huge impression on me and ignited a passion to contribute to a more responsible and sustainable manner of development. And once I set my sights on something, I give it my all. 2019-2020 PROGRAMMES 28/29 This overview is subject to change as the curriculum regularly updated. For up-to-date and detailed information, please see www.uva.nl/international Economics and Business Economics and Business EXECUTIVE MASTER'S PROGRAMMES TRACKS DURATION Studying at UvA Economics and Business means you are sharpening your mind to make a difference. We don’t walk the beaten track. Business Administration MBA*** The Amsterdam MBA 1 year (ft) / 2 years (pt) Independent and critical minds are stimulated to excel in society, economics and business. Located in the financial and business heart MBA Big Data & Business Analytics 2 years (pt) of the Netherlands, we provide a high-quality business and economics curriculum with a strong academic basis and international focus. MBA in Healthcare Management 2 years (pt) A wide range of courses are offered in English at the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels. Education at UvA Economics and Business Master in International Finance (MIF)*** Master in International Finance (MIF) 1 year (ft) / 2 years (pt) falls under two schools: The Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE). www.uva.nl/feb Master in International Finance (MIF): Finance and Technology track Executive Programme in Management Studies *** Digital Business 1.5 years (ft) / 2 years (pt) Leadership and Management BACHELOR'S PROGRAMMES (BSc) TRACKS DURATION Strategy Actuarial Science 3 years * Joint programme offered with VU University Amsterdam. ** Joint programme offered with VU University Amsterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam *** These programmes are (also) offered on a part-time basis Business Administration 3 years Econometrics 3 years Science Economics & Business Economics 3 years PPLE (Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics) 3 years The UvA’s Faculty of Science is a testament to academic science research and teaching. Our modern building contains state-of-the- art facilities, among which a solar and stellar observatory, a greenhouse complex, an experimental facility and several advanced MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MSc) computer labs. Our location at Amsterdam Science Park - an innovative hub of teaching, research and knowledge-intensive industry Accountancy and Control*** Accountancy 1 year - stimulates open communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. www.uva.nl/science Control Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance 1 year MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MSc) TRACKS DURATION Quantitative Risk Management Artificial Intelligence* 2 years Business Administration Digital Business 1 year Bioinformatics and Systems Biology *** 2 years Entrepreneurship and Innovation Biological Sciences Ecology and Evolution* 2 years Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries Freshwater and Marine Biology International Management General Biology Leadership and Management Green Life Sciences

Marketing in the digital age Biomedical Sciences - Medical Biology Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy 2 years Strategy Experimental Internal Medicine Business Economics Competition Law and Economics 1 year Infection and Immunity Managerial Economics and Strategy Medical Biochemistry & Biotechnology Neuroeconomics Oncology

Econometrics Complexity and Economic Behaviour 1 year Biomedical Sciences - Neurobiology Cognitive Neurobiology and Clinical Neurophysiology 2 years Data Science & Business Analytics Molecular Neurosciences Econometrics Physiology of Synapses and Networks Financial Econometrics Psychopharmacology and Pathophysiology

Economics Behavioural Economics and Game Theory 1 year Chemistry*** Analytical Sciences 2 years Development Economics Molecular Science International Economics and Globalisation Science for Energy and Sustainability Markets and Regulation *** 2 years Monetary Policy and Banking Computer Science*** 2 years Public Policy Earth Sciences Environmental Management 2 years Entrepreneurship* 1 year Future Planet Ecosystem Science

Finance Asset Management 1 year Geo-ecological Dynamics Banking and Regulation Forensic Science** 2 years Corporate Finance Information Studies Data Science 1 year Quantitative Finance Information Systems Real Estate Finance Logic Logic and Computation 2 years RESEARCH MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MSc) Logic and Language Business in Society* 2 years Logic and Mathematics Master of in Economics** 2 years Logic and Philosophy

2019-2020 PROGRAMMES 30/31 This overview is subject to change as the curriculum regularly updated. For up-to-date and detailed information, please see www.uva.nl/international Science Medicine

MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MSc) TRACKS DURATION UMC Amsterdam is one of the foremost research institutions in the Netherlands and has one of the largest teaching hospitals. The biomedical research Mathematics* 2 years ranges from fundamental science and ‘proof of concept’ studies to applied clinical studies, health services research and medical informatics. Most pro- Physics and Astronomy*** Advanced Matter and Energy Physics 2 years grammes in Medicine are taught in Dutch. Only the English-taught programme is listed here. www.uva.nl/msc-medicalinformatics Astronomy and Astrophysics Biophysics and Biophotonics MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MSc) TRACKS DURATION Gravitation, Astro- and Particle Physics (GRAPPA) Medical Informatics 2 years Science for Energy and Sustainability Theoretical Physics Social and Behavioural Sciences Security and Network Engineering 1 year The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences enjoys a prominent standing in Europe and is the largest­ in the Netherlands. If offers a wide Software Engineering 1 year variety of English-taught Master's programmes, Bachelor's programmes and tailor-made PhD education. www.uva.nl/socialsciences Stochastics and Financial Mathematics * 2 years RESEARCH MASTER'S PROGRAMME (MSc) BACHELOR'S PROGRAMMES (BSc) TRACKS DURATION PPLE (Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics) 3 years Brain and Cognitive Sciences** 2 years Communication Science 3 years * This programme is offered in close collaboration with VU University Amsterdam **Interdisciplinaire programmes offered by the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (IIS) ***This is a joint degree programme with VU University Amsterdam Political Science 3 years Psychology 3 years Law Sociology 3 years The Amsterdam Law School (ALS) at the UvA’s Faculty of Law has a strong international orientation and a longstanding tradition of offering LLM MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MSc) programmes taught in English. It also participates in the interdisciplinary English-taught Bachelor’s programme in Politics, Psychology, Law and Communication Science Corporate Communication 1 year Economics. The ALS annually attracts hundreds of students from around the world. Faculty members are active in various research institutes and Entertainment Communication many of them are also legal practitioners, bringing current and practical insights and developments into their teaching. www.als.uva.nl Persuasive Communication Political Communication BACHELOR'S PROGRAMMES (BSc) TRACKS DURATION Conflict Resolution and Governance 1 year PPLE (Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics) 3 years Cultural and Social Anthropology Applied Anthropology 1 year MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (LLM) Cultural and Social Anthropology (general track) European Private Law 1 year Economic Geography 1 year International and Transnational Criminal Law 1 year Environmental Geography International Criminal Law * 1 year Political Geography Urban Geography International and European Law European Competition Law and Regulation 1 year International Development Studies 1 year European Union Law Medical Anthropology and Sociology 1 year International Trade and Investment Law Pedagogical Sciences Youth at Risk 1 year Public Political Science European Politics and External Relations 1 year Law and Finance 1 year International Relations Law, Markets and Behaviour** 1 year Political Economy RESEARCH MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (LLM) Political Theory Public Policy and Governance Information Law 2 years Psychology Behavioural Data Science 1 year Public International Law 2 years Brain & in Society ADVANCED MASTER'S PROGRAMME (LLM) Coaching & Vitality in Organisations International Tax Law 1 year Consultancy & Organisational Development Cultural Psychology Development and Health Psychology Amsterdam University College Human Resource & Career Management Social Influence Amsterdam University College (AUC) offers a challenging Bachelor's programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students select their own Sociology Sociology (general track) 1 year courses and combine them in innovative ways to construct their unique interdisciplinary major in the Humanities (BA), Social Sciences (BA) Comparative Organisation and Labour Studies or Sciences (BSc). Concentrations and tracks provide a coherent pathway, for example, to (disciplinary) Master's programmes. www.auc.nl Cultural Sociology Gender, Sexuality and Society Migration and Ethnic Studies BACHELOR'S PROGRAMMES (BA/BSc) TRACKS DURATION Social Problems and Social Policy Liberal Arts and Sciences* 3 years Urban Sociology

* This is a joint degree programme with VU University Amsterdam 2019-2020 PROGRAMMES 32/33 This overview is subject to change as the curriculum regularly updated. For up-to-date and detailed information, please see www.uva.nl/international Social and Behavioural Sciences Humanities

MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MSc) TRACKS DURATION MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MA) TRACKS DURATION

Urban and Regional Planning 1 year General Linguistics 1 year

ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMMES (MA) * Language and Education (tracks in English, French, German, Italian,

Journalism, Media and Globalisation 2 years Scandinavian, Slavonic, Spanish)

RESEARCH MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MSc) Language and Society (tracks in English, French, German, Italian,

Child Development and Education 2 years Scandinavian, Slavonic, Spanish)

Academic Research 2 years Literary Studies Comparative Literature 1 year Communication Science Applied Research English Literature and Culture International Development Studies 2 years Literature and Education (tracks in English, French, German, Italian,

Psychology 2 years Scandinavian, Slavonic, Spanish) Literature, Culture and Society (tracks in English, French, German, Italian, Social Sciences 2 years Scandinavian, Slavonic, Spanish) Urban Studies 2 years Media Studies Film Studies 1 year * The Erasmus Mundus programme is offered by the UvA jointly with other institutions from within and outside the EU. Part of the programme is followed at the UvA. Students who successfully complete the programme obtain a joint degree. New Media and Digital Culture Television and Cross-Media Culture

Humanities Hebrew and Jewish Studies 1 year

The Faculty of Humanities is the largest of its kind in the Netherlands. It offers cutting-edge education and research. In keeping with Philosophy Philosophy 1 year the traditions of a classically broad university, the faculty offers a large variety of study programmes whilst also striving for renewal Theology and Religious Studies Islam in the Modern World 1 year by way of innovative research, intensive collaboration and an interdisciplinary approach. www.uva.nl/humanities Religious Diversity in Europe 1 year 1 year BACHELOR'S PROGRAMMES (BA) TRACKS DURATION DUAL MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MA)* English Language and Culture 3 years Arts and Culture International Dramaturgy 1.5 years European Studies 3 years

Linguistics 3 years Communication and Information Studies Discourse and 1.5 years

Literary and Cultural Analysis 3 years Heritage Studies Curating Art and Cultures 1.5 years

Media and Information 3 years Heritage and Memory Studies 1.5 years

Sign Language Linguistics 3 years Museum Studies 1.5 years

MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MA) Media Studies Archival and Information Studies 1.5 years

Archaeology ** of Northwestern Europe 1 year Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image 1.5 years Landscape and Heritage RESEARCH MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MA) Mediterranean Archaeology Archaeology Heritage, Memory and Archaeology 2 years Arts and Culture Comparative Cultural Analysis 1 year Arts and Culture Art Studies 2 years Music Studies Artistic Research Theatre Studies Arts of the Netherlands and Ancient Civilizations ** Ancient History 1 year Cultural Analysis Ancient Studies Communication and Information Studies Argumentation, Rhetoric and Communication 2 years Classics Linguistics 2 years Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage 2 years Literary Studies 2 years European Studies East European Studies 1 year Media Studies 2 years European Policy Identity and Integration Philosophy 2 years

Heritage Studies Archival and Information Studies 1 year Theology and Religious Studies*** Religious Studies 2 years

History 1 year * Dual Master's programmes are designed to combine in-depth theoretical knowledge with practice-based learning (in the form of a work placement). ** This is a joint programme offered together with VU University Amsterdam, through the Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA). *** This is a joint programme with the University of Utrecht (UU). Holocaust and Genocide Studies DEGREES AND CALENDAR TUITION FEES/APPLICATION AND ADMISSION 34/35 Academic degree system Tuition fees

BACHELOR’S (Undergraduate programme) These are three-year programmes leading to a Bachelor’s degree (BA, The UvA is a state university which offers both (government) subsidised CALCULATE YOUR FEE 3 years • BA/BSc BSc). At the UvA, most Bachelor’s programmes are taught in Dutch. and non-subsidised programmes. The tuition fee you are required to pay You can use the UvA tuition The UvA currently offers 16 English-taught Bachelor’s programmes. depends on your nationality. If you are from a non-EU/EEA country, the fee calculator for an estimate www.uva.nl/bachelorsprogrammes tuition fees are considerably higher because your studies are not subsidised  by the Dutch government. www.uva.nl/tuition of the tuition fee based a   range of parameters such as your MASTER’S (Postgraduate programme) RESEARCH MASTER’S (Postgraduate programme) STUDENTS FROM THE NETHERLANDS, EEA, SWITZERLAND AND SURINAME country of origin and the study pro- 1 - 2 years • MA/MSc/LLM 2 years • MA/MSc/LLM Students from the Netherlands, countries within the European Economic gramme for which you wish to enrol. The UvA offers more than 250 Master’s programmes. Research Master’s programmes place a greater emphasis Area (EEA), Switzerland or Suriname who have not yet obtained a degree www.uva.nl/tuitionfeecalculator More than two-thirds are taught entirely in English. on research and give students the opportunity to certificate from a Dutch university or a Dutch university of applied sciences Master’s programmes take one or two years to contribute to current UvA research. The programmes will pay the statutory tuition fee if they satisfy the legal requirements. The complete. Students receive a Master’s degree (MA, MSc, prepare students for a career in research or the pursuit 2019-2020 statutory tuition fee is €2,078*. Disclaimer: the tuition fees mentioned LLM) upon successful completion of the programme. of a PhD. A Research Master’s programme takes two years. are the provisional fees for the 2019- www.uva.nl/mastersprogrammes www.uva.nl/researchmasters STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE EEA, SWITZERLAND AND SURINAME 2020 academic year. The fees may Students from outside the EEA, Switzerland and Suriname pay the be subject to change. If you have institutional tuition fee. already been awarded a degree in   • Bachelor’s: between €8,800 and €9,300* the Netherlands you will pay the EXECUTIVE MASTER’S (Postgraduate programme) (Postgraduate programme) 4 years • PhD • Master’s: between €11,000 and €22,010* institutional rate (unless it will be your 1-1.5 years • MBA/MSc Full-time doctoral programmes last a minimum of three first degree in the field of healthcare Executive Master’s programmes are intended for to four years and consist mainly of independent research *With the exception of selective programmes (PPLE and Liberal Arts and Sciences), MBA, or you want to study for a teaching professionals holding a Master’s degree who are seeking activities. Doctoral candidates may also be assigned Executive programmes, Medicine, Dentistry, joint degree programmes and a second qualification). www.uva.nl/tuition to extend their knowledge of a specific discipline. teaching tasks. In the Netherlands, PhD candidates are degree at a Dutch university. These programmes usually last one year. In some cases, considered full-time paid academic researchers with gainful students with a Bachelor’s degree and several years of employment. 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