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University of Amsterdam (UvA)

#54 QS World Ranking#67 THE RankingNetherlandsPublic
  • QS ranking#54
  • Acceptance rate≈40%
  • Typical GPAVWO or IB 32+ /…
  • Tuition / year≈$11,000–17,000

Overview

About University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Amsterdam's comprehensive research university; strong in social sciences/economics; Amsterdam's tech and startup ecosystem; ING, Booking.com, Adyen connections; vibrant international city

  • International environmentVery international; ~35% intl UG; Amsterdam's cosmopolitan vibe
  • Teaching styleLecture + seminar; discussion-based; liberal approach; project-based in business

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Economics
  • Business
  • Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Humanities
  • Psychology
  • Political Science
  • Natural Sciences

Best for

  • Economics
  • social sciences
  • psychology
  • law students wanting Amsterdam's vibrant international environment

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: VWO or IB 32+ / A-levels BBB
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92+ (most bachelor's in English or bilingual)
  • No SAT/ACT
  • Difficulty: Competitive (popular programs like Economics selective)
  • Acceptance rate: ~40% overall; Economics/Psychology selective
  • Deadline: BSc: Apr 15 | MSc: Apr 1 (Oct start); Feb 1 (Apr start) | Graduate: rolling

On campus

Campus and location

Housing difficult; Amsterdam housing crisis is severe; DUWO student housing limited

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)€10,000–15,000/yr ≈ $11,000–17,000 (intl MSc fees)
  • Living cost (USD)17,000–24,000 USD
  • ScholarshipsAmsterdam Merit Scholarship (full-fee); Holland Scholarship; Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship

  • Amsterdam Economics and Business Talent Fund at University of Amsterdam 2026 (Fully Funded)

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  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Master’s Students at University of Amsterdam 2026 (Fully Funded)

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  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Students at University of Amsterdam 2026

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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsING, Booking.com, Adyen, TomTom, Philips, KPMG Amsterdam
  • InternshipsAmsterdam career ecosystem strong; Amsterdam Internship programs; BSc/MSc applied research
  • EmployabilityStrong for economics, social sciences; Amsterdam tech startup ecosystem growing

The honest view

Why students choose University of Amsterdam (UvA)

  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (full-fee); Holland Scholarship; Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship
  • Employability: Strong for economics, social sciences; Amsterdam tech startup ecosystem growing

Worth knowing

Amsterdam housing crisis is severe students may struggle to find affordable accommodation

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: Amsterdam is consistently ranked top-5 European student city. INSIGHT: Adyen, Booking.com, and ASML (nearby Eindhoven) create a unique Amsterdam tech and finance ecosystem for UvA graduates.

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