University of Amsterdam

University type: Research University
Degrees offered: Bachelor, Master, Certificate, PhD,
Accredited by: Netherlands Government
QS Ranking: 62
Times Higher Ranking: 83
City: Amsterdam

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University description

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is one of the largest universities in Europe and a core member of the prestigious of the League of European Research Universities. It is a prominent player on the international stage where it maintains close ties with all the leading research universities around the world. The university of Amsterdam is a true springboard for international talent.

With over 60 English taught bachelor and master programs in virtually every field, the University of Amsterdam has something to offer to all international students. Currently over 32,000 students are registered at UvA. With a diverse international student population, UvA is a true study abroad magnet.

UvA has an extensive international partner network. Studying at UvA means that you can go on an exchange to one of the following top institutes: University College London, Lund or Stockholm (Sweden), Humboldt Universtat Berlin, Heidelberg (Germany), Aix-en-Provence (France) and various top universities in the United States and Australia.

University of Amsterdam in the 2012 University Rankings

University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the best performing Dutch university in the QS ranking with 63rd place. In the QS world ranking by subject, UvA holds 22nd place for Linguistics, 33rd for Sociology, 37th for Philosophy, 40th for Geography and 47th for IT. In the Times Higher ranking it holds 92nd place.

QS World Humanities and Arts Ranking 2012
Position of University of Amsterdam in the Discipline Rankings
Philosophy Ranking: 46
Modern Languages Ranking: 51 - 100
English Languages and Literature Ranking: 101 - 150
Geography Ranking: 21
History Ranking: 51 - 100
Linguistics Ranking: 25

QS World Engineering and Technology Ranking 2012
Position of University of Amsterdam in the Discipline Rankings
Computer Science Ranking: 51 - 100

QS World Life Sciences and Medicine Ranking 2012
Position of University of Amsterdam in the Discipline Rankings
Medicine Ranking: 101 - 150
Biological Sciences Ranking: 51 - 100
Psychology Ranking: 38

QS World Natural Sciences Ranking 2012
Position of University of Amsterdam in the Discipline Rankings
Physics and Astronomy Ranking: 51 - 100
Mathematics Ranking: 101 - 150
Chemistry Ranking: 51 - 100
Materials Science Ranking: 101 - 150

QS World Social Sciences Ranking 2012
Position of University of Amsterdam in the Discipline Rankings
Statistics and Operational Research Ranking: 51 - 100
Sociology Ranking: 29
Politics Ranking: 51 - 100
Law Ranking: 38
Economics Ranking: 51 - 100
Accounting and Finance Ranking: 51 - 100
Communication and Media Ranking: 13
Education Ranking: 51 - 100

University of Amsterdam Scholarships

Students have a choice of a number of scholarships they can apply for. Scholarships include:

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Departments

Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.