University of Amsterdam Rankings

• Ranked #58 in QS Global World Ranking in 2022.
• Ranked #65 in the list of World University Rankings in 2022 by THE.
• Ranked #101-200 Impact Rankings 2022.
• Ranked #38 by U.S. News and World Report in 2022.

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University of Amsterdam Campus

The University of Amsterdam has four open city campuses- Quarter Campus, Science Park, Amsterdam Medical Centre, and Roeterseiland Campus.

• One of the largest science campuses in Europe. A hub for research innovation and entrepreneurship, with major research institutions,120 companies and spin-offs, University Sports Center and the Amsterdam University College.
•  Roeterseiland Campus houses 3 faculties: Economics and Business, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Law. CREA, the student cultural organisation is also here.
• University Quarter is the intellectual heart of the city and hosts the Humanities Faculty with its broad range of disciplines. It is also home to the University Library, which is a great place to study and work on projects.
• Amsterdam UMC consists of teaching hospitals of the UvA (AMC) and the VU University (VUmc). UvA medical students learn the profession by working alongside doctors, nurses and patients at the AMC location in Amsterdam South-east.

University of Amsterdam Accommodation 

The University of Amsterdam has high-quality accommodation in convenient and secure locations. There are three types of rooms available at UvA housing:

Other than these, the university also has Couples rooms that fall under the budget category 4. The details of the budget categories are as follows:

• Budget Category 1: Less than 450 EUR
• Budget Category 2: 410-500 EUR
• Budget Category 3: 500-600 EUR
• Budget Category 4: 600-875 EUR

University of Amsterdam Programs

The University of Amsterdam has seven academic divisions: dentistry, economics and business, humanities, law, medicine, science, and social and behavioral sciences. Although several English-taught programs are available at the University of Amsterdam, the primary language of instruction for most of the programs is Dutch. 

UvA offers over 20 UG programs and 200+ PG programs in 7 academic faculties. Apart from this, UvA offers several winter, summer and exchange courses.

University of Amsterdam Application Process

University of Amsterdam has an acceptance rate of 4%. These students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria, which range from academic achievement in English proficiency. International students applying to University of Amsterdam must strictly adhere to the admission guidelines mentioned below: 

Application Portal: StudentLink
Application Fee: Varies

Supporting Document:

• Academic transcript equal to Dutch VWO diploma or HBO propedeuse certificate.
• Motivational letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Netherlands student visa
• Copy of Passport
• IELTS Score
• Letter of recommendation
• Work Experience 
• Interview 
• Proof of Identity

UvA Admission Deadlines

The University of Amsterdam has various programs and these programs have distinctive deadlines:

• Liberal Arts & Sciences, PPLE (UG)- 15 January
• Business Administration and Psychology- 1 February
• Non-EU/EEA citizens (Other Programs)- 1 April

University of Amsterdam Cost of Attendance

All programs are subject to a 300 EUR registration fee and 2,200 EUR deposit, which is offset against the last term’s fees. A rough estimation of cost of attending UvA including the Tuition fees and living costs of studying in Netherlands are tabulated below:

UvA Fees

Cost of Living

International students are required to be prepared with living expenses in the abroad country. The average cost of living with various factors is tabulated below.

Also Check: Cost of Living in Netherlands

University of Amsterdam Scholarships

The University of Amsterdam offers a number of scholarships to its international students who have a strong academic background, expertise, ambition, and a strong interest in the program of study. Some scholarships cover the full tuition fee and others provide a fixed amount. Student applications can be sent to the graduate school admissions offices.

• Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship: The scholarship is meant for outstanding international students enrolled in UvA. The award value is 25000 EUR for a maximum of 2 years duration. 
• Amsterdam Merit Scholarship: International students enrolled in various departments of University of Amsterdam are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship amount is equal to the tuition fee + €5,000 additional allowance 
• Amsterdam University Fund is available for the students and scientists of UvA to support their studies. 

International students can also apply for scholarships that are specific to their faculty. This includes scholarships such as the

• Amsterdam Science Talent Scholarship: It offers 15000 EUR to outstanding MSc applicants.
• The Orange Tulip Scholarship, and the
• Mr. Julia Henriëtte Jaarsma-Adolfs Fund Scholarship.

University of Amsterdam Alumni

The Development & Alumni Relations Office at the University of Amsterdam organizes a variety of events and programs for over 200,000 registered UvA alumni.

• It will keep you up-to-date with news and events of interest to alumni,
• Opportunities for all kinds of educational and vocational training.
• It also helps you to keep in contact with former classmates and lecturers.

UvA Notable Alumni:

• Tobias Asser- 1911 Nobel Prize for Peace
• Christiaan Eijkman- 1929 Nobel Prize for Medicine
• Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff- 1901 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
• Johannes Diderik van der Waals- 1910 Nobel Prize for Physics
• Pieter Zeeman- 1902 Nobel Prize for Physics

University of Amsterdam Placement

The UvA Job Board is the job-finding site for UvA students to work in the Netherlands after graduation. Internships, work while studying in the Netherlands and full-time jobs are posted on a regular basis. Students can use the job board for two years after graduation as well.

MBA Placements

The prominent job titles post-MBA for class of 2020 are Account Management, Business Development Coordinator, Financial Manager, Senior People Manager, Business Intelligence Manager, and CFO. The job placements statistics for class of 2020 are as follows:

The University of Amsterdam is the Netherlands' third-oldest university. Alumni of the university include Nobel Laureates and five Netherlands prime ministers. The University of Amsterdam has been ranked in the world's best 100 universities. The university is accredited by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, which awards accreditation to universities that follow a national set of legislation and quality assurance measures.