#54 QS World Ranking#67 THE RankingNetherlandsPublic
QS World Rank#54
Acceptance rate40%
Typical GPAVWO or IB 32+ /…
Tuition / year$10,000–15,000
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)
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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