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Scholarships and loans

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. For that reason, it has established several scholarship programmes specifically designed to offer talented and motivated international students the opportunity to pursue a degree at the UvA.

UvA-wide scholarships for Master's students

International students can apply for various scholarships to cover their studies at the UvA. The University offers three scholarships for exceptionally talented students from outside Europe.

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship

Faculty scholarships for Master's students

Each faculty also has a variety of scholarships aimed at international students. Choose a faculty below to find out more about faculty-specific scholarships.

Economics and Business Humanities Law Science Social and Behavioural Sciences

Other financial aid information

Other financial aid: scholarships, Direct Loan Program, other loans Studiefinanciering (for Dutch students) Beurzen (for Dutch students)

UvA scholarships for Bachelor's students

Discover scholarships for Bachelor's students