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University of Amsterdam
A modern institution with a long and rich history, the UvA is one of Europe’s most prominent research-led universities.
Study programmes
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Bachelor's programmes
Looking for an undergraduate degree? Browse our range of English-language Bachelor's programmes.Go to Bachelor's programmes -
Master's programmes
Choose from over 200 Master's programmes, from Accountancy to Astronomy and from Medical Informatics to Media Studies.Go to Master's programmes -
Short courses and other programmes
Browse the UvA's other programmes, including Executive Master's and MBAs for professionals, summer and winter courses and a wide range of open modules.Go to other programmes
Coronavirus
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Coronavirus updates & FAQ
See our coronavirus updates and frequently asked questions for UvA students and staff.Read more -
Initiatives and help for students
The coronavirus has made these times difficult for all of us. You have little contact with other people and education is online. Find out what initiatives and help are available for you.Find out more
News
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Amsterdam city centre gets renewed historic University Quarter
The City of Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have produced a development plan for the area between the Amstel and the Hoogstraat. This includes the University Quarter (UQ), which will undergo a ...Read more -
UvA and AUAS repel cyber attack
The UVA and AUAS were the targets of a major cyber attack in February and March 2021. This cyber attack did not lead to system failures, hijacking or ransom requests. All servers and systems of the UvA and AUAS have ...Read more -
Communication & Media Studies again number one worldwide in QS Ranking
This year the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has once again been ranked best in the world for Communication Science & Media in the QS World University rankings by subject. This is the fourth year in a row that UvA ...Read more -
More news
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About the UvA
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'That kind of outsider experience makes you look at the world in a different way.'
Bowen Paulle, Assistant Professor of SociologyRead the interview with Bowen Paulle -
'After an inspiring lecture, everyone wants to take action'
Precious Held, student of Future Planet StudiesRead the interview with Precious Held -
'Who we are is related to how we were socialised'
Moataz Rageb, Sociology graduate and former student assessorRead the interview with Moataz Rageb -
'I did not want to stay on the sidelines as a scientist.'
Amade M'charek, Professor of Anthropology of ScienceRead the interview with Amade M'charek -
'My parents still think I study emoji’s.'
Michael Sivolap, student of Communication ScienceRead the interview with Michael Sivolap