NetherlandsQS #53AmsterdamPublic UniversityTaught in English, DutchPartially FundedTuition from €9,000 per yearUniversity of Amsterdam
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands offers the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) to outstanding non-EU master's students — a full scholarship typically covering tuition and living costs — alongside other awards such as the Holland Scholarship. You apply for the scholarship together with your application to an eligible master's program, and competition is intense. Deadlines and participating programs are listed on the official scholarships page.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (University of Amsterdam) 2027–2028
MasterPartially Funded49 majorsJanuary 15, 2027
Life and living
Amsterdam · Netherlands
Life and living
Amsterdam · Netherlands
Living in Amsterdam
The Dutch capital of canals and bikes, home to the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam; most master’s programmes are in English, but housing is scarce and expensive.
Student housing
The University of Amsterdam estimates rent at EUR 650–1,200 a month and total living costs at EUR 975–1,500 a month excluding tuition (2026).
Transport for students
According to the University of Amsterdam, students get no discount on public transport; most students cycle.
Top landmarks
Canal Ring
Rijksmuseum
Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer) · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Anne Frank House
Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Van Gogh Museum
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:CBS Statistics NetherlandsUvA – Living expensesUvA – Transportation
Studying and living in Netherlands
Costs and living
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in the Netherlands: • Bachelor's Degrees at research universities: between €9,000 and €15,000 per academic year (clinical/medical up to €22,000). • Master's Degrees: between €12,000 and €21,000 annually depending on programme, technical specialization, and faculty. Living Costs & Visa Financial Proof (2026/27): The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) sets the statutory student subsistence norm. In 2026, students must demonstrate approximately **€1,050 to €1,100 per month** (approx. €12,600 to €13,200 annually) for living expenses, usually deposited directly to the university alongside tuition.
Working while studying
Non-EU students can work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year or full-time during the summer months (June to August), requiring an easily obtainable work permit (TWV) filed by the employer. The post-study «Orientation Year» (Zoekjaar): Graduates of Dutch Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programmes are granted a **full 12-month unrestricted residence permit** to work without any employment permits, offering an exceptional and expedited transition into the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.
Faculties and programmes
7 faculties · 55 programmes
Faculties and programmes
7 faculties · 55 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Archaeology· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Digital Media· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Film & Television Production· Master, PhDEN
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- History· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Journalism· Master
- Languages and Literature
- Music· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Philosophy· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Theology & Religious Studies· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Translation· Master
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Anthropology· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Educational Psychology· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Geography· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- International Relations· MasterEN
- Journalism· Master
- Political Science· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Psychology
- Public Relations· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Sociology· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Special Education· MasterNL
Faculty of Economics and Business
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Accounting· Master, PhDEN
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· MasterEN
- Finance· Master, PhDEN
- Information Technology (IT)· MasterEN
- International Business· MasterEN
- Marketing· Master, PhDEN
- Statistics· Bachelor, Master
Amsterdam Law School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Corporate Law· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Criminal Law· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- International Law· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
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Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Astronomy· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Biology· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Chemistry· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Computer Science· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Geology· Master, PhDEN
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Physics· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Software Engineering· MasterEN
Faculty of Medicine (Amsterdam UMC)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- General Medicine· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Public Health· PhDEN
Dentistry (ACTA)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Dentistry· Bachelor, Master:NL· PhD:NLEN
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Journalism, Media and Globalisation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Monthly cash scholarship.
The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Master's application, Motivation letter.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uva.nl/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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