Entrepreneurship (joint degree)
University of Amsterdam offers this 12-month English-taught master's in Business & Law in Amsterdam, ranked #62 by Times Higher Education.
What it takes to get in
- Apply via
- studielink
What it costs
Plan for a normal Amsterdam student life on top of any tuition fees.
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What you'll study
60 ECTS over 12 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
During this exciting Master’s programme you learn how to turn opportunities into action. Thinking and feeling like an entrepreneur benefits your career as employee or business owner. The UvA and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) have combined their expertise for this Master’s programme. For more in depth information on this Master's programme, you can visit the VU website.
Rankings
- Times Higher Education 2026#62
- QS World 2025#55
- Times Higher Education 2025#58
- THE — Law 2026#19
- THE — Business And Economics 2026#93
- QS — Law 2025#36
- QS — Business 2025#95
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
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).
Worth comparing
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Common questions
Is Entrepreneurship (joint degree) at University of Amsterdam taught in English?
Yes — the programme is taught entirely in English.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Amsterdam?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in the Netherlands after graduating?
Yes. The Netherlands offers a one-year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) residence permit to graduates of Dutch universities, letting you live and work in the country while looking for a job — no sponsor required during that year.
Is University of Amsterdam good for Business & Law?
University of Amsterdam ranks #19 in Law (THE 2026).
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