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Information Studies

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  • University/Institute Name University of Amsterdam
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJan 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

The Information Studies program of the University of Amsterdam studies a broad and interdisciplinary field, primarily concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information.

It examines the interaction between people, organisations and any existing information systems, with the aim of creating, replacing, improving or understanding information systems.

Information studies tackles systemic problems first rather than individual pieces of technology within that system: it focuses on understanding information problems from the perspective of the stakeholders involved, and then applying technologies as needed. Not only aspects of computer science are incorporated, but also aspects of research fields like cognitive science, commerce, communications, management, philosophy, public policy, and the social sciences.

The Information Studies program of the University of Amsterdam offers tracks in:

  • Data Science
  • Information Systems

Courses include:

  • Data Science
  • Statistics, Simulation, and Optimisation
  • Applied Machine Learning
  • Data Systems Project
  • Big Data
  • Applied Forecasting in Complex Systems

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026