Tuition fees, scholarships and study costs
Economics and Business
Tuition fee
The tuition fee for the academic year 2014-2015 is:
- EU/EEA students €1,906 per year
- non-EU/EEA students €9,000 per year
The tuition fees for the 2015-2016 academic year have not yet been established. New information will be published here as soon as it is available.
Scholarships
- The Dutch Ministry of Education and Sciences offers scholarships covering costs of living expenses within the framework of cultural agreements between the Netherlands and other countries. Information is available from the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country or via Grantfinder and the Nuffic.
- In certain cases it is possible for EU students to receive a monthly studentgrant from the Dutch government (i.e. DUO-IB Group). Please check their website for further information.
- You can also contact the Ministry for Higher Education in your own country. There may be funds or foundations available for students planning to study abroad.
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS)
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. A limited number of AMS scholarships is available for non-EEA students in the BSc in Economics and Business programme. Last year, four non-EEA BSc students were awarded a €6,000 Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
Orange Tulip Scholarship
Economics and Business has decided to join the Orange Tulip Scholarship for
non-EU students, awarded by the Nuffic NESO. This year the Orange Tulip
Scholarship will be open for Bachelor applicants from South Korea. For more
information:
Orange
Tulip Scholarship South Korea
Study costs
While in Amsterdam students should expect to spend between €950 and €1,400 per month on living expenses. This does not include tuition fees. These expenses roughly break down as follows:
- Accommodation: €375 - €600 per month
- Living expenses: €400 - €500 per month
- Insurance: €40-€100 per month
- Books: €50-€100 per month
- Public transport: €70 - €100 per month maximum (more if you live outside Amsterdam)