Introduction

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands and the largest comprehensive university in the Netherlands. It is located in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, and is a world-class top research university.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: As of 2022, there are more than 43,000 students and 3,409 teachers, including 31 professors, 306 associate professors, and 961 doctoral students.

International Exchange: The school has established comprehensive inter-school cooperation with 75 universities in the world, and exchanges students and visiting scholars with nearly 300 universities and research institutes in Europe. Students and faculty come from more than 100 countries.

History

Establishment time: Its predecessor, the Athenaeum Illustre, was founded in 1632, and at that time it mainly trained students in trade and philosophy.

Important development stage: In 1877, it was renamed the Municipal University of Amsterdam, and students were able to obtain doctoral degrees in Amsterdam for the first time. In 1960, after the passage of the University Education Ordinance in the Netherlands, the University of Amsterdam gained property autonomy and became a truly national university.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has 3,409 teachers, including 31 professors and 306 associate professors, with a teacher-student ratio of 1:10.3. The school has also produced 6 Nobel Prize winners and 12 Spinoza Prize winners.

Subject Majors: It offers more than 200 undergraduate and master's courses taught in English, covering a wide range of disciplines.

Scientific Research Achievements: Nearly 3,000 researchers conduct experimental and theoretical research, and every student has the opportunity to participate in scientific research projects. It has achieved remarkable research results in many disciplines and made important contributions to promoting academic development and solving social problems.

Institutional nature: public research university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to expanding the horizons of academic and scientific knowledge for the benefit of society.

Create an ambitious learning environment and pay great attention to the quality of education.

Solve complex social challenges through innovation and interdisciplinary research.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has a number of advanced scientific research laboratories and research centers, such as the Amsterdam Asia Research Center, the Urban Issues Research Center, and the Life Sciences Research Center.

Advantageous disciplines: The affiliated business school is one of the best business schools in the Netherlands and even in Europe, and has obtained three world-class certifications: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. In the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the business and management research major ranks 85th. In addition, the disciplines of law, medicine, science, humanities and social sciences are also very strong and enjoy a high reputation internationally.

Faculty

There are seven faculties, namely the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Faculty of Business, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry.

Ranking

Ranked 61st in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023-2024.

Ranked 55th in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for undergraduate and master's programs vary depending on the major and course type. Generally speaking, the tuition fees for undergraduate courses are approximately between 9,000 euros and 15,000 euros per year, and the tuition fees for master's programs are approximately between 12,000 euros and 20,000 euros per year.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Amsterdam is relatively high, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., which costs about 1,000 euros to 1,500 euros per month.

Campus

Main campus: Located in the center of Amsterdam, it has a beautiful environment, convenient transportation, and is integrated with the city. The campus has many historic buildings and modern teaching facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, and teaching buildings.

Other campuses: including the Science Park Campus, the Academic Medical Center Campus, the Amsterdam Dental Academic Center Campus, the Roeterseiland Campus, etc. Each campus is located in different areas of the city and undertakes different teaching and scientific research tasks.