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University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Public

Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
40,000
International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
1632

Overview

The University of Amsterdam (UvA), known in Dutch as Universiteit van Amsterdam, is a public research university in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1632, it is one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. UvA has over 40,000 students, 6,000 employees, and 3,000 PhD candidates. The university offers more than 60 bachelor's programmes (including over 20 English-taught) and 250+ master's programmes and tracks (including over 150 English-taught). It operates three main campus areas in Amsterdam: the historic city-centre campus (Universiteitskwartier), Roeterseilandcampus, and Science Park. UvA is accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) and participates in the European Universities alliance EPICUR. Its faculties include Economics & Business, Humanities, Medicine, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Science, Law, and Dentistry (ACTA).

Accreditation: Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
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Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by University of Amsterdam
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Accountancy and Control (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Actuariële Wetenschappen (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Advanced LLM in Technology Governance (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.