Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | €13,900–€21,800/year (Bachelor's); €17,000–€34,300/year (Master's), non-EU/EEA (2026/27) |
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| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
The University of Amsterdam, founded in 1632, ranks 53rd in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is one of Europe’s largest and most international universities. It sits in the centre of one of the world’s most famous cities, and its graduates include Nobel laureates, prime ministers and leading figures in business, law and the arts. With more than 200 English-taught programmes, it is one of the most accessible universities in continental Europe for international students.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee (per year, non-EU/EEA, 2026/27) | Notes |
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| Bachelor’s | €13,900–€21,800 | By faculty: Economics and Business BSc €13,900; Law BSc €17,500; Amsterdam University College €20,430; Science BSc €21,800. |
| Master’s | €17,000–€34,300 | Business School €24,050–€25,900; Law MSc €25,900; Science MSc up to €34,300. |
EU and EEA students pay the much lower Dutch statutory rate. Check the exact fee for your programme on the official University of Amsterdam fees page before applying: University of Amsterdam official website.
Student Reviews
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Admission Process
The main intake is in September, with some master’s programmes also starting in February. Bachelor’s deadlines are 15 January or 1 April depending on the programme, and master’s deadlines vary — many are 1 April, some are 15 January. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship deadline is 15 January 2027. Bachelor’s applicants need IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each element, or TOEFL iBT 92. Master’s applicants usually need IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each element, or TOEFL iBT 100, though some programmes accept 6.5.
| Date | Event |
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| 15 January | Bachelor’s deadline (some programmes); master’s deadline (some programmes); Amsterdam Merit Scholarship deadline (15 January 2027) |
| 1 April | Bachelor’s deadline (other programmes); master’s deadline (many programmes) |
| September | Main intake (some master’s also start in February) |
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Placements and Careers
The University of Amsterdam does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. The university’s careers service supports students and graduates with advice, events and employer connections — see the official University of Amsterdam website for the latest careers information. Do not rely on employment figures quoted on other websites: they are not verified here.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 place the University of Amsterdam 53rd in the world.
Campus Gallery
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Campus and Infrastructure
Amsterdam is one of the world’s most liveable and international cities, famous for its canals, bicycles, museums and open culture. English is spoken widely, which makes daily life easy for international students. The university’s buildings are woven through the city centre, including the Roeterseiland campus, so students study in the middle of the action, with the Rijksmuseum, the Jordaan and Vondelpark all nearby. Housing is the biggest challenge: students should start looking for accommodation the moment they are admitted. Amsterdam is an expensive city, so budget for housing first.
Faculties and Departments
The university is organised in seven faculties. Its most popular subjects for international students are business administration, economics, computer science and artificial intelligence, communication science, law and psychology. It is especially strong in communication and media studies, economics and the social sciences, and its business school is one of the best regarded in Europe. The university offers more than 200 English-taught programmes.
Compare with Similar Universities
Compare universities side by side with our Compare Universities tool — pick any two universities and see their fees, rankings, intakes and degree levels together. Similar universities on this site: TU Delft (Netherlands, QS 2026: joint 47th in the world) — the only other Dutch university on this site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many English-taught programmes does the University of Amsterdam offer?
More than 200 English-taught programmes, which makes it one of the most accessible universities in continental Europe for international students.
What English score does the University of Amsterdam ask for?
Bachelor’s applicants need IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each element, or TOEFL iBT 92. Master’s applicants usually need IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each element, or TOEFL iBT 100, though some programmes accept 6.5.
How much is tuition for non-EU students?
Non-EU tuition for 2026/27 is €13,900–€21,800 a year for bachelor’s degrees, depending on the faculty — economics and business is the lowest, science the highest — and €17,000–€34,300 a year for master’s degrees. EU and EEA students pay the much lower Dutch statutory rate.
What are the application deadlines?
The main intake is in September, with some master’s programmes also starting in February. Bachelor’s deadlines are 15 January or 1 April depending on the programme, and master’s deadlines vary — many are 1 April, some are 15 January. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship deadline is 15 January 2027.
Is housing difficult in Amsterdam?
Yes — housing is the biggest challenge. Students should start looking for accommodation the moment they are admitted. Amsterdam is an expensive city, so budget for housing first.
Scholarships
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship — for talented international students; the deadline is 15 January 2027. Check the official University of Amsterdam funding pages for the current awards, eligibility and amounts. Also see the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027 on this site (each programme sets its own deadline; 15 January 2027 is the most common date, not a universal one). Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
University of Amsterdam
Spui 21, 1012 WX Amsterdam, Netherlands