University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Netherlands tuition policy
- Your destination
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
The Netherlands’ largest university, strong in the social sciences, economics, law and the humanities.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Statutory fee applies to EU/EEA students; institutional fee for non-EU/EEA.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Dutch / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Dutch / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Dutch / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Economics — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Economics — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Dutch or English depending on programme. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO/HAVO for the relevant programme (Bachelor’s). For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Dutch-taught programmes require Dutch proof; English-taught programmes require English proof (often IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent, set per programme).
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school diploma
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- English language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
EU/EEA: typically 1 May for many programmes; some have 15 January or earlier deadlines — verify.
How to apply
Studielink · Admissions portal →
Enrolment is registered via Studielink; programme-specific selection may also apply.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Studielink
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ October
- Applications close
- 1 May (EU/EEA) — some programmes 15 January
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; register via Studielink, then upload to the institution.
- Note
- Selection procedures may add earlier deadlines.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.uva.nl
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- Not yet verified — use the admissions page
- Admissions phone
- Not yet verified
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission enquiries: use the official admissions / contact page linked from the university website.
CONTACT: VERIFYOfficial sources
- University of Amsterdam – Tuition fees
https://www.uva.nl/ - University of Amsterdam — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.uva.nl/en/education/admissions/bachelors/applying-for-a-bachelors-programme.html - Study in NL – Tuition fees
https://www.studyinnl.org/