Research University
Studying at University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam serves 41,000 students across 147 master's programs, with particular depth in Arts & Humanities, Business & Law, and Social Sciences. Based in Amsterdam, it ranks 55th globally in the QS World Rankings 2025, with subject-level strengths in Medicine (QS #29) and Law (QS #36).
Master's programmes
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Life in Amsterdam
Canal-laced Dutch capital on the IJ bay, dense and walkable across hundreds of bridges. Bike or tram everywhere, large international student population, direct trains to Brussels, Paris and Berlin.
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Visa & life in the Netherlands
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a residence permit (VVR), arranged by the university on your behalf. EU students only need to register with the local municipality.
- Post-study work
- Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa — 12 months to find skilled work after graduation. No employer sponsorship needed during this period.
- Tuition
- Statutory fee around €2,500/yr for EU students; institutional fees for non-EU students typically range €14,000–26,000/yr depending on the field.
- Scholarships
- Holland Scholarship (€5,000), university-specific funds such as the Amsterdam Excellence and Justus & Louise van Effen scholarships, plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About University of Amsterdam
Founded in 1632, The CHE Excellence Ranking rated the university excellent in all seven categories for research, making it the only Dutch institution to accomplish this distinction. The university's early municipal status led to the relatively early addition of the faculties of Economics and Social Sciences.
Research strengths
Which University of Amsterdam programme actually fits you?
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