#55 University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Basic Infomation::
World Position: No. 55
Nature of University: Public
Research Findings: Very High
Number of students: 30,541
Number of Teachers: 2,829
Number of international students: 7,969
Overview:
University of Amsterdam (UvA) was founded in 1632 and is a world-class modern research university located in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The University of Amsterdam ranks among the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 65 universities in the world, representing unlimited curiosity-learning, research and innovation to create a better world. The Amsterdam Business School under the University of Amsterdam is one of the best business schools in the Netherlands and Europe. It has obtained three world-class certifications: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. Only 1% of business schools in the world have these three crown certifications at the same time.
UvA is a global alliance of universities and research institutes, Universitas 21, and the European Capital University Alliance. UvA is recognized by the Dutch government and NVAO and is an important academic member of the European Research University Alliance (LERU).
The University of Amsterdam is located in the heart of the bustling European capital, and you can ride through it in less than an hour. University departments are scattered all over the city of Amsterdam. The school has seven departments: the Department of Humanities, the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Business, the Department of Law, the Department of Science, the Department of Medicine, and the Department of Dentistry. The school has 34,000 students from more than 100 countries studying a wide range of subjects from media, psychology and business to artificial intelligence.
The University of Amsterdam offers one of the largest English-taught degree programs in Europe, including some of our unique courses.
A total of six Nobel Prize winners and five Dutch prime ministers were born from the University of Amsterdam. University of Amsterdam ranks 101-150 in the academic rankings of world universities in 2021, ranked 66th in the world in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, first in the Netherlands, and 55th in the QS World Rankings in 2022, in the QS World University Discipline In the rankings, communication and media studies have been ranked first in the world for many years. The University of Amsterdam ranks 40th in the world in the 2020U.S. News World University Rankings. Ranked among the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 65 universities in the world in the 2019 QS and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Are you ambitious, independent and open-minded? We welcome entrepreneurial individuals who believe in the power of change like we do. Learn more at www.uva.nl/international.
The University of Amsterdam has one of the most selected international degree programs from any university in Europe, with nearly 200 courses taught in English-several of which are unique to UvA.
The University of Amsterdam has a student career center, a triple-accredited business school, and a prime location in a global hub city. At the University of Amsterdam you gain the knowledge, critical thinking skills and a degree that can support your career.
At the University of Amsterdam, you can make cross-border friends-more than 7,000 of our 34,000 students are from outside the Netherlands. Benefit from UvA's many connections, including the global university network Universitas 21.
The University of Amsterdam has an excellent location to become a local in this vibrant capital city and feel the small scale. Amsterdam is ranked 11th in the world in Mercer's 2019 Quality of Life Survey, 1st in Europe and 4th in the world in the Economist Safe City Index 2019. Many students tell us that Amsterdam is a "must go".
About Undergraduate:
The University of Amsterdam offers 20 English-taught Bachelor's programmes:
Actuarial Science -- During the BSc Actuarial Science you learn how to estimate risks, calculate their financial impact, and mitigate them properly. UvA is the only Dutch university offering both a BSc and MSc in Actuarial Science.
Ancient Studies -- In the Bachelor’s Ancient Studies, you will gain insight into the origins of political systems and themes such as identity and migration, which remain relevant far beyond the time of the Persians, Athenians and Romans.
Archaeology -- In the Bachelor’s Archaeology, you will study past societies, research and excavate the material remains of human activity and their importance in today's world.
Business Administration -- Internationally highly ranked. Students from all over the world. Profit from our local business network. Discover unique, multicultural and historic Amsterdam.
Business Analytics -- Combine data science and (business) economic knowledge. Study at an internationally highly-ranked university located in central Amsterdam.
Communication Science -- Study Communication Science in Amsterdam (Netherlands, Europe). This UvA Bachelor focuses on the role of communication and media in society.
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology -- Study Anthropology in Amsterdam (Netherlands, Europe) and learn in this UvA Bachelor to understand the role of culture in people's everyday lives.
Econometrics -- Internationally highly ranked university located in central Amsterdam. Choose from 2 specialisations: Econometrics and Data Science.
Economics and Business Economics -- In the BSc Economics and Business Economics, you will learn to think critically about current, relevant economic issues. And gain insight into how companies are organised and how they operate in their economic context.
English Language and Culture -- Taught entirely in English, the Bachelor’s programme in English Language and Culture explores the literary, linguistic, and cultural richness of the vast English-speaking world, from its origins to its global expansion.
European Studies -- The Bachelor’s in European Studies provides you with an overview of the politics, economics and law of the European Union (EU), while also introducing you to the continent Europe’s history, literature and culture.
Liberal Arts and Sciences (Amsterdam University College) -- Amsterdam University College. AUC is an international honours college that values academic excellence with an international and intercultural focus. The three-year Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor's programme is taught in English and has a strong offering in the sciences.
Linguistics -- In the Bachelor's programme in Linguistics, you will explore both the structure and acquisition of language as well as the diversity of language around the world. Plus, learn and study a new language yourself.
Literary and Cultural Analysis (Literary Studies) -- The Bachelor's in Literary and Cultural Analysis is perfectly suited to students who have a broad interest in contemporary culture, literature, the arts and that are fascinated by philosophical and political questions.
Media and Culture -- The Bachelor’s programme in Media and Culture puts the rapidly changing global media landscape centre stage and trains students to position themselves more critically within it, preparing them for a variety of careers.
Media and Information -- The Bachelor's in Media and Information provides you with the skills necessary to engage with contemporary themes such as surveillance, big data and the metrification of everyday life.
Political Science -- Study Political Science in Amsterdam (Netherlands, Europe). This UvA Bachelor focuses on international relations, conflict, security and globalisation.
Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE) -- Only PPLE College combines the subjects of politics, psychology, law and economics into one Bachelor’s programme.
Psychology -- Study Psychology in Amsterdam (Netherlands, Europe). This UvA Bachelor focuses on general characteristics of and differences between human behaviour.
Sign Language Linguistics (Linguistics) -- In the Bachelor’s in Sign Language Linguistics, you will explore sign languages, their structure, acquisition and use from the perspective of a linguist, while learning at least one sign language yourself.
Sociology -- Study Sociology in Amsterdam (Netherlands, Europe) and learn in this UvA Bachelor to conduct innovative analyses of social issues and devise solutions.
About Postgraduate:
Over 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties:
Faculty of Economics and Business
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Law
Faculty Medicine
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Faculty of Dentistry (programme in Dutch only)
