The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is consistently ranked among the world’s best universities in global rankings. It is a top 100 university in the THE Rankings, QS Rankings and Leiden Ranking.
UvA global rankings
| US News Best Global Universities |
39th |
| QS World University Rankings |
53d |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings |
61st |
| Academic Ranking of World Universities |
101-150th |
| Leiden Ranking |
90th |
Host information
| Key Dates |
| Semester |
3 blocks Sep-Oct 8 weeks + Nov-Dec 8 weeks + Jan 4 weeks |
Block 1 Feb-Mar 8 weeks/Block 2 Apr- May 8 weeks/ Block 3 June 4 weeks |
| Application deadline |
April.1-15 |
Sep.15-Oct.1 |
| Orientation |
19 August to 23 August 2024 |
NA |
| Beginning of classes |
Sep.2 2024 |
Feb.3 2025 |
| Exam period |
Oct.21-25/ Dec 16-20/ Jan 27-31 |
Mar 24-28/May 22-28/ Jun 23-27 |
| Academic calendar link |
https://www.uva.nl/en/education/studying-at-the-uva/academic-calendar/academic-calendar.html |
| Entry requirements |
| |
For exchange students |
For study abroad students |
| Requirements on GPA or overall average grade |
above 60% |
above 60% |
| Proof of English proficiency |
Required, overall 6.5 with each band no less than 6.0. For Amsterdam University College and PPLE college, overall 7.0 with each band no less than 6.5 |
Required, overall 6.5 with each band no less than 6.0. For Amsterdam University College and PPLE college, overall 7.0 with each band no less than 6.5 |
Courses and credits
Courses link
Entry requirements and course selection - University of Amsterdam (uva.nl)
Credits
| Semester standard credit load equivalents |
| Standard credit load |
Standard number of modules |
UNNC credits |
| 30 ECTS per semester/60 ECTS per year |
5-6 modules |
1 ECTS= 2 UNNC credits |
| UvA |
Nottingham |
| Description |
GPA |
Percentage |
Classification |
| Excellent |
9-10 |
75+ |
1st |
| 8.5-8.9 |
70-74 |
| Good |
8.3-8.4 |
68-69 |
2:1 |
| 8.0-8.2 |
66-67 |
| 7.8-7.9 |
63-65 |
| 7.5-7.7 |
60-62 |
| Satisfactory |
7.3-7.4 |
58-59 |
2:2 |
| 7.0-7.2 |
56-57 |
| 6.7-6.9 |
53-56 |
| 6.5-6.6 |
50-52 |
| Sufficient |
6.4 |
49 |
3rd |
| 6.0-6.3 |
45-48 |
| 5.5-5.9 |
40-44 |
| Fail |
4.6-5.4 |
35-39 |
fail |
| 1.0-4.5 |
0-34 |
Costs
Accommodation
Accommodation - University of Amsterdam (uva.nl)
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Insurance
Insurances - University of Amsterdam (uva.nl)
Monthly expenses
Monthly expenses
Visa / Residence permit for non-EU € 210 one-time
Accommodation € 300 - 850 per month
Living expenses € 400 - 600 per month
Insurance € 75 - 100 per month
Books € 50 - 100 per month
Public transport € 70 - 100 per month
Second hand bike € 100 - 200 one-time