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University of Amsterdam
City Centre Campus, Amsterdam Netherlands
# 53QS World University Rankings
23Undergraduate programs
162Postgraduate programs
15,000 EURTuition Fee/year
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About University of Amsterdam
Ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 60 worldwide, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) stands for boundless curiosity – learning, research and innovation for a better world. Our 41,000 students from over 100 countries study a vast range of subjects from media, psychology and business to artificial intelligence.
We offer one of Europe’s largest selections of English-taught degree programmes, including some that are unique to us. A modern research university with roots going back to 1632, the UvA is set in the heart of a bustling European capital city that you can cycle across in under an hour.
Find out more about our programmes, campuses, and how to apply:
Bachelor's
Master's
Top 5 reasons to choose the UvA
Ranking and reputation
Study at a university that ranks among Europe’s top 15 and the global top 60 in the QS and Times Higher Education world university rankings 2023. Also ranked best in the world for Communication Science & Media.
Accredited by the Dutch government and the NVAO, the UvA is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU).
Freedom of choice
Choose from one of the largest selections of international degree programmes of any university in Europe, with nearly 200 programmes taught in English – several unique to the UvA.
Career impact
Gain knowledge, critical thinking skills and a degree that can support your career. We have a Student Careers Centre, a triple-accredited business school and a prime location in a city that’s a global hub.
EU and global connections
Make friends across borders – over 14,000 of our 41,000 students are from outside the Netherlands. Benefit from the UvA’s many connections, including Universitas 21, a global university network and Epicur, the European University.
Prime location
Become a local in this vibrant capital city with a small-scale feel. Amsterdam ranks 11th worldwide in Mercer's 2019 ‘Quality of Living Survey’, 1st in Europe and 4th globally in The Economist’s Safe Cities Index 2019. Many students tell us Amsterdam is ‘the place to be’.
Bachelor's programmes
We offers over 20 English-taught Bachelor's programmes.
Master's programmes
Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties:
Questions?
For questions about practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk. If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.
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About University of Amsterdam
Ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 60 worldwide, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) stands for boundless curiosity – learning, research and innovation for a better world. Our 41,000 students from over 100 countries study a vast range of subjects from media, psychology and business to artificial intelligence.
We offer one of Europe’s largest selections of English-taught degree programmes, including some that are unique to us. A modern research university with roots going back to 1632, the UvA is set in the heart of a bustling European capital city that you can cycle across in under an hour.
Find out more about our programmes, campuses, and how to apply:
Bachelor's
Master's
Top 5 reasons to choose the UvA
Ranking and reputation
Study at a university that ranks among Europe’s top 15 and the global top 60 in the QS and Times Higher Education world university rankings 2023. Also ranked best in the world for Communication Science & Media.
Accredited by the Dutch government and the NVAO, the UvA is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU).
Freedom of choice
Choose from one of the largest selections of international degree programmes of any university in Europe, with nearly 200 programmes taught in English – several unique to the UvA.
Career impact
Gain knowledge, critical thinking skills and a degree that can support your career. We have a Student Careers Centre, a triple-accredited business school and a prime location in a city that’s a global hub.
EU and global connections
Make friends across borders – over 14,000 of our 41,000 students are from outside the Netherlands. Benefit from the UvA’s many connections, including Universitas 21, a global university network and Epicur, the European University.
Prime location
Become a local in this vibrant capital city with a small-scale feel. Amsterdam ranks 11th worldwide in Mercer's 2019 ‘Quality of Living Survey’, 1st in Europe and 4th globally in The Economist’s Safe Cities Index 2019. Many students tell us Amsterdam is ‘the place to be’.
Bachelor's programmes
We offers over 20 English-taught Bachelor's programmes.
Master's programmes
Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties:
Questions?
For questions about practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk. If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.
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Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
Are you ready for the challenge of an English-taught Bachelor’s degree at the University of Amsterdam? We’re international and inquisitive, ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 65 worldwide. Set in the heart of Amsterdam, we value freedom and diversity and promote a global mindset.
Bachelor's programmes at the UvA
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers 21 English-taught Bachelor's programmes in addition to a large number of Dutch-taught degree programmes.
We offer excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. All our study programmes feature an interactive teaching style that encourages you to develop your self-reliance and independent thought.
Find out more about how to apply, practical matters and scholarships at: www.uva.nl/international
Questions?
For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk. If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.
Business School (5)
BSc Business Administration
Faculty of Economics and Business (5)
BSc Actuarial Science
BSc Business Analytics
BSc Econometrics
BSc Economics and Business Economics
Faculty of Humanities (5)
BA Ancient Studies
BA Archaeology
BA English Language and Culture
BA European Studies
BA Linguistics
BA Literary and Cultural Analysis (Literary Studies)
BA Media and Culture
BA Media and Information
BA Sign Language Linguistics (Linguistics)
BA/BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences (joint degree)
BSc Communication Science
BSc Sociology
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (5)
BSc Computational Social Science
BSc Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
BSc Political Science
BSc Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics
BSc Psychology
Graduate School for Humanities (5)
Research MA Arts and Culture - Arts of the Netherlands
Are you ambitious, independent and open-minded? Do you want to join an innovative academic community in pushing boundaries and solving complex issues?
Ranked in the top 20 in Europe and the top 65 worldwide (QS and Times Higher Education world rankings), we have one of the widest range of Master’s programmes of any university in Europe – and some of them are unique to the UvA. Explore your options via the links below.
Master's programmes at the UvA
Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties. We offer various academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. Teaching and research are closely linked in all programmes.
Follow the links below for more information about the specific Master's programmes that we offer at our faculties:
Find out more about practical matters, scholarships how to apply at: https://www.uva.nl/en/education/education.html
Questions?
For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk. If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.
Amsterdam Law School (9)
European Competition Law and Regulation (International and European Law LLM)
European Private Law (LLM)
European Union Law (LLM International and European Law)
International Tax Law (Advanced LLM)
International Trade and Investment Law (LLM International and European Law)
LLM International Criminal Law - Joint Program with Columbia Law School (International Criminal Law)
LLM International and Transnational Criminal Law (International Criminal Law)
Law & Finance (LLM)
Public International Law (LLM International and European Law)
Amsterdam School of Economics (9)
Actuarial Science (MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance)
Behavioural Economics and Game Theory (MSc Economics)
Data Analytics (MSc Econometrics)
Development Economics (MSc Economics)
Economics Research Master (Tinbergen Institute)
Environmental Economics (MSc Economics)
Financial Econometrics (Msc Econometrics)
International Finance and Trade (MSc Economics)
Monetary Policy and Banking (MSc Economics)
Public Policy (MSc Economics)
Quantitative Risk Management (MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance)
Business School (9)
Asset Management (MSc Finance)
Banking and Regulation (MSc Finance)
Business Administration (MSc)
Consumer Marketing (MSc Business Administration)
Corporate Finance (MSc Finance)
Digital Business (MSc Business Administration)
Executive MSc in International Finance (MIF) - General Track
Executive MSc in International Finance (MIF) Finance and Technology Track
Executive Programme in Management Studies
Finance and Real Estate Finance Combination Track (Msc Finance)
International Business (MSc Business Administration)
MSc Accountancy and Control
MSc Business Economics
MSc Entrepreneurship
MSc Finance
Management of International Business and Trade (MSc Business Administration)
Managerial Economics and Strategy (MSc Business Economics)
Neuroeconomics (MSc Business Economics)
Quantitative Finance (MSc Finance)
Real Estate Finance (MSc Finance)
Strategy (MSc Business Administration)
Faculty of Medicine (9)
MSc Medical Informatics
Faculty of Science (9)
MSc Artificial Intelligence
MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree UvA/VU)
MSc Biological Sciences
MSc Biological Sciences: Ecology and Evolution (track)
MSc Biological Sciences: Freshwater & Marine Biology
MSc Biological Sciences: General Biology
MSc Biological Sciences: Green Life Sciences (track)
MSc Brain and Cognitive Sciences
MSc Chemistry
MSc Chemistry: Analytical Sciences (track)
MSc Chemistry: Molecular Sciences (track)
MSc Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability (track)
MSc Computational Science
MSc Computer Science
MSc Earth Sciences: Environmental Management (track)
MSc Earth Sciences: Future Planet Ecosystem Science (track)
MSc Earth Sciences: Geo-ecological Dynamics (track)
MSc Forensic Science
MSc Information Studies: Data Science
MSc Information Studies: Information Systems (track)
MSc Logic
MSc Mathematics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Advanced Matter and Energy Physics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Astronomy and Astrophysics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Biophysics and Biophotonics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: General Physics and Astronomy
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Gravitation, Astro-, and Particle Physics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Science for Energy and Sustainability
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Theoretical Physics
MSc Security and Network Engineering
MSc Software Engineering
MSc Stochastics and Financial Mathematics
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (9)
Communication Science: Research Master's (Academic)
Communication Science: Research Master's (Professional)
MA Communication and Information Studies
MSc Communication Science: Corporate Communication
MSc Communication Science: Entertainment Communication
MSc Communication Science: Persuasive Communication
MSc Communication Science: Political Communication
Graduate School for Humanities (9)
American Studies (MA History)
Archival and Information Studies (MA Media Studies)
Cultural Analysis (Research MA Arts and Culture)
Curating Art and Cultures (MA Heritage Studies)
English Literature and Culture (MA Literary Studies)
European Policy (MA European Studies)
Film Studies (MA Media Studies)
General Linguistics (MA Linguistics)
Hebrew and Jewish Studies (MA Middle Eastern Studies)
Heritage and Memory Studies (MA Heritage Studies)
Heritage, Memory and Archaeology (Research MA Archaeology)
Holocaust and Genocide Studies (MA History)
Identity and Integration (MA European Studies)
International Dramaturgy (MA Arts and Culture)
Language and Society (MA Linguistics)
Literature, Culture and Society (MA Literary Studies)
MA Archaeology
MA Arts and Culture (Comparative Cultural Analysis)
MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations
MA East European Studies (European Studies)
MA Film Studies (Media Studies)
MA Latin American Studies
MA Linguistics (Language, Literature and Education)
MA Literary Studies (Comparative Literature)
MA Media Studies (Research)
MA Philosophy
MSc Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
Museum Studies (MA Heritage Studies)
Music Studies (MA Arts and Culture)
New Media and Digital Culture (MA Media Studies)
Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (MA Philosophy)
Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image (MA Media Studies)
Religious Studies (Research MA Theology and Religious Studies)
Research MA Arts and Culture - Art Studies
Research MA Arts and Culture - Art and Performance Research Studies
Research MA Linguistics (Linguistics and Communication)
Research MA Literary Studies (research)
Research MA Philosophy (Research)
Spirituality and Religion (MA Theology and Religious Studies)
Television and Cross-Media Culture (MA Media Studies)
Theatre Studies (MA Arts and Culture)
Graduate School of Social Sciences (9)
Child Development and Education (Research Master)
Economic Geography (MSc Human Geography)
European Politics and External Relations (MSc Political Science)
International Development Studies (research)
International Relations (MSc Political Science)
Journalism, Media and Globalisation (Erasmus Mundus Master's - joint degree)
MSc Conflict Resolution and Governance
MSc Cultural and Social Anthropology
MSc Cultural and Social Anthropology: Applied Anthropology
MSc Cultural and Social Anthropology: Visual Anthropology (track)
MSc International Development Studies
MSc Medical Anthropology and Sociology
MSc Pedagogical Sciences: Youth at Risk
MSc Political Economy (Political Science)
MSc Political Science (Comparative Politics)
MSc Psychology: Behavioural Data Science
MSc Psychology: Brain & Cognition in Society
MSc Psychology: Coaching & Vitality in Organisations
MSc Psychology: Consultancy & Organisational Development
MSc Psychology: Cultural Psychology
MSc Psychology: Health Promotion & Behaviour Change
MSc Psychology: Human Resource & Career Management
MSc Psychology: Social Influence
MSc Psychology: Sport and Performance Psychology
MSc Sociology
MSc Urban and Regional Planning
Political Geography (MSc Human Geography)
Political Theory (MSc Political Science)
Psychology (Research)
Public Policy and Governance (MSc Political Science)
Social Sciences (Research)
Spatial Sustainability Studies (MSc Human Geography)
Spatial Sustainability Studies (MSc Urban and Regional Planning)
Urban Geography (MSc Human Geography)
Urban Studies (Research)
Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (9)
MSc Biomedical Sciences
MSc Biomedical Sciences: Medical Biology track
MSc Biomedical Sciences: Neurobiology
Full-Time MBA (2)
Business Administration (Amsterdam MBA)
Part-Time MBA (2)
MBA Big Data & Business Analytics
University information
Explore your options first to find the programme that suits you best. After that, just follow our step-by-step admissions procedure. You can do it all online from where you are. The steps and deadlines differ depending on to the programme you choose.
Key steps for admission to the UvA
Every programme at the University of Amsterdam has its own entry requirements, application procedure and deadlines. Find out how to apply for a programme by following the step-by step guide in the application and admission section of each programme.
- Find out how to apply for a Bachelor’s programme
- Find out how to apply for a Master’s programme
General
Bachelor
Master
We’re here to help you make the most of your time in Amsterdam. As an UvA student, you have access to our libraries, modern study centres, Central Student Support Desk, career centre, university doctors, dentists and counsellors, and sports and cultural facilities. Students with a disability can also turn to the UvA for extra advice and assistance. We offer support and guidance in arranging practical matters like visas, residence permits and housing. Read more about our UvA facilities or follow the links below.
Study facilities
City campuses: Our locations are found throughout Amsterdam, increasingly focused on four open campuses. Many classes are given in historic buildings overlooking the canals or in high-tech laboratories at our Science Park – one of the largest in Europe.
University library: The University Library owns a vast collection of books, e-books, journals, e-journals and databases from around the world. Offering inspiring study, research and meeting spaces around the city, the library will move to the UvA’s new University Quarter in 2022.
Language classes: If you would like to learn Dutch while studying at the UvA you can take courses at special student rates at the Institute for Dutch as a Second Language.
Studying with a disability: The UvA offers extra support for students with a disability, chronic condition or dyslexia.
Extracurricular facilities
Sport and fitness: The University Sports Centre (USC) has locations throughout the city and students receive membership discounts.
Student Cultural Centre (CREA): CREA, the cultural organisation of the UvA, organises courses and workshops in the fields of music, theatre, dance, film, digital media, photography and literature.
Student associations: A student organisation is a great way to meet other people. The UvA has a thriving student community with various student associations.
Restaurants, cafés and coffee bars: Our campuses offer many options for snacks and meals - from cafés and coffee bars to restaurants and canteens.
Student life
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) reflects the spirit of Amsterdam – it’s a place to be who you are and to discover who you want to become. With the UvA’s very wide range of degree programmes, attracting people from all over the world and from many different disciplines, you can be sure of an exciting and diverse environment. You can enjoy freedom of choice here, exploring the many opportunities that the UvA and the city offer.
Great place to live:
The UvA is located at the heart of Amsterdam, a vibrant, cosmopolitan, capital city with a small-scale feel. The city placed 11th out of 231 cities worldwide in Mercer’s 2019 Quality of Living survey, and 24th in the QS Best Student Cities 2020 ranking. It’s busy enough to be exciting, small enough to feel at home in. Cycle almost everywhere on dedicated bike paths and enjoy concerts, clubs, festivals and cafés in a compact city of less than a million inhabitants. Find your people and become a local in a European city with a global outlook.
One of the world's safest cities
In the Economist’s 2019 Safe Cities Index, Amsterdam placed 4th for safest cities worldwide. It's listed as as the overall safest in Europe. In the pan-European 'International Student Barometer', 96% of students polled felt safe and secure, and 97% said Amsterdam was 'the place to be'.
What's it like to study at the UvA?
Want to find out more about what it is like to be a student at the UvA? Our Bachelor's and Master's student ambassadors share their experiences on our website. Feel free to contact them if you have any questions about student life, living in Amsterdam, our education system or campuses:
Contact our international student ambassadorsFor many students* the career impact of an UvA degree is among the top reasons for choosing to study with us. It’s not just your study choice and the final degree certificate that matter. All our Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes combine teaching and research, promoting critical thinking that can give you the edge in professional environments.
Amsterdam is not only the creative and cultural heart of the Netherlands but also a global business centre. Both during and after your studies, you can benefit from having access to major international firms and Dutch companies located in Amsterdam, such as Philips and Heineken, as well as academic institutions and cultural organisations.
Our team of career advisors can help you to decide on the next steps to take for your studies or career. We also host various workshops, events and fairs to help students prepare for their future professional life.
*Source: International Student Barometer 2018
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
University of Amsterdam is one of the top public universities in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is ranked #53 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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