All Levels
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
Non-EU/EEA students Merit-based, check official site
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
"The Netherlands' largest comprehensive university, in the heart of Amsterdam"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#60 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (orientation year)
About University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) traces its roots to the Athenaeum Illustre, opened on 8 January 1632, and became a university in 1877. It teaches in seven faculties: Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Economics and Business, Law, Science, Medicine and Dentistry. It offers 20 English-taught bachelor's programmes and nearly 200 English-taught master's programmes, and has more than 34,000 students. The UvA is #60 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, down seven places from #53, and the second-highest Dutch university after TU Delft.
Rankings & Recognition
#60
Ranked #60 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#53 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Amsterdam's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
80.10#58
Employer Reputation
70.50#70
Faculty Student Ratio
30.20#30
Citations per Faculty
65.80#65
International Faculty Ratio
90.10#90
International Student Ratio
85.30#85
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Key Facts
1632
Founded
#60
QS 2027 Rank
Public university
Type
Amsterdam
Location
34,000+
Students
7
Faculties
Popular Programs
Psychology
Economics and Business
Artificial Intelligence
Communication Science
Law
Computer Science
Application Details
Application Route
Studielink + university portal
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
N/A
I-20 Processing
Study permit (MVV + residence permit)
Post-Study Work
1 year (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Highly skilled migrant permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
Career Outcomes
89%
Placement Ratio
1 year (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
16 hrs/week (Full-time Jun-Aug)
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The University of Amsterdam has four open city campuses spread across Amsterdam: the City Centre (University Quarter) Campus for Humanities, the Roeterseiland Campus for Economics and Business, Law and Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Amsterdam Science Park Campus for Science, and the Amsterdam UMC (AMC location) for Medical Sciences.
Campus Details
City-Centre
(University Quarter)
Roeterseiland
Science Park
Amsterdam
UMC (AMC)
Campus Forecast
Amsterdam
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University housing partners and private rooms
Dining
Campus canteens and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
Dutch health insurance is mandatory
Activities & Clubs
Student associations
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
34,000+
English Bachelor Programmes
20
English Master Programmes
Nearly 200
Cost Deep-Dive
Master's (1 year), non-EEA, one faculty
EUR 25,900 (2026/27)
EU/EEA statutory fee (2026/27)
EUR 2,694
Intakes & Deadlines
The UvA admits international students in September, and many master programmes also in February. The institutional fee for non-EEA students is set per programme, so check the programme page for the exact fee and deadline.
Scholarships at University of Amsterdam
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma accepted as equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma, plus the entry requirements of each programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree, English proficiency and the entry requirements of each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (Studielink + university portal)
Diploma and academic transcripts
English proof (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo)
Motivation letter
CV / resume
Recommendation letters (master)
Proof of financial means
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Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme, language of instruction and entry rules on the UvA website.
2
Apply online
Register in Studielink and complete the application in the university portal before the programme deadline.
3
Upload documents
Upload your diploma, transcripts, English proof, motivation letter and CV; some programmes add a test or interview.
4
Admission decision
The university assesses your file and sends an admission decision.
5
Accept & pay
Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee instalment or deposit; the university applies for your MVV and residence permit with the IND.
6
Visa & arrive
Collect the MVV at the Dutch embassy if needed, travel, collect your residence permit card and register with the municipality.
Campus & Location
The University of Amsterdam has four open city campuses spread across Amsterdam: the City Centre (University Quarter) Campus for Humanities, the Roeterseiland Campus for Economics and Business, Law and Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Amsterdam Science Park Campus for Science, and the Amsterdam UMC (AMC location) for Medical Sciences.
Bachelor's
3
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Bachelor's
Psychology
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Bachelor's
Economics and Business Economics
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Bachelor's
Artificial Intelligence
Master's
5
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Master's
Artificial Intelligence (Master's)
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Master's
Computer Science
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Master's
Communication Science
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Master's
Business Administration
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