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University of Amsterdam

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
61st in World University Rankings 2024
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    About

    Basic information and contact details for the University of Amsterdam

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    At the University of Amsterdam (UvA) students can choose from over 200 English-taught degree programmes – including some that are unique to this university. The UvA ranks 55th in Times Higher World Rankings 2025 .

    Tracing its roots to the establishment of the Athenaeum Illustre in 1632, the UvA is a modern, research-intensive university located in the heart of a vibrant European capital city. Do you have the intellect and ambition to join our innovative academic community? We welcome applications from open-minded students who want to broaden their international outlook, gain knowledge and skills for their career and help solve complex world issues. Learn more about our Bachelor’s programmes and our Master’s programmes on our website.

    About the UvA

    Prime location: The UvA’s home city is Amsterdam, a vibrant creative, European cultural and business hub. It was ranked 14th worldwide in Mercer’s 2023 global ‘Quality of Living Survey’, 2nd in Europe and 6th globally in The Economist’s Safe Cities Index 2021.

    Wide choice of degrees: The University of Amsterdam offers over 200 English-taught degree programmes – one of the largest selections of any university in Europe.

    Ranking, research, reputation: The UvA ranks among the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 65 worldwide in various world rankings. Accredited by the Dutch government and the NVAO, it is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21.

    EU and global connections: Over 15,000 of the University’s 43,000 students come from outside the Netherlands, from over 100 countries. As an UvA student, you can expect to gain new perspectives, broaden your international network and strengthen your global mindset.

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    Rankings

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    Key Student Statistics

    A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Amsterdam

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    Student gender ratio
    60 F : 40 M (1)
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    International student percentage
    36% (1)
    student per staff
    Students per staff
    13.2 (1)
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    Student total
    28649 (1)

    Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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    Subjects Taught at the University of Amsterdam

    See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Amsterdam

    Life Sciences91st

    • Biological Sciences

    Law20th

    • Law

    Education82nd

    • Education

    Arts and Humanities25th

    • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
    • History, Philosophy and Theology
    • Archaeology
    • Art, Performing Art and Design

    Business and Economics=70th

    • Economics and Econometrics
    • Business and Management
    • Accounting and Finance

    Clinical and Health46th

    • Medicine and Dentistry
    • Other Health

    Computer Science66th

    • Computer Science

    Social Sciences=18th

    • Sociology
    • Politics and International Studies
    • Geography
    • Communication and Media Studies

    Psychology16th

    • Psychology

    Physical Sciences=90th

    • Chemistry
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
    • Physics and Astronomy
    • Mathematics and Statistics