Amsterdam University College (AUC), a joint institute of the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam. offers a top-quality, English-taught Bachelor's programme that crosses the boundaries of languages, cultures and academic disciplines.

Fields of study

As a Liberal Arts and Sciences programme, students choose to major in the Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities. Within each of these majors are a variety of fields through which students gain expertise in more specific areas of knowledge. These fields of study make the programme cohesive and ensure students attain a certain level of expertise to proceed to Master’s programmes. Students think beyond traditional disciplines, and classes are focused on themes involving "big questions" in science and society that require knowledge from all three majors.

Fields of study per major

The three majors (Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities) are at the top of the chart in bold, followed by the various fields of study within each major.

Student profile

AUC students have broad interests, enjoy discussion and debate, like to be challenged and feel at home in an international environment. AUC students live in a residential college across the street from the Academic Building.

Start, duration and structure

The first semester starts at the beginning of September and ends at the end of January. The second semester starts at the beginning of February and ends at the end of June.

The semester is split into two periods: a 16-week period, during which the regular study load is 24 ECTS and a 4-week period, during which the study load is 6 ECTS. The 4-week period takes place in January and June. Exchange students are allowed to depart at the end of December and at the end of May if this suits their programme better.

AUC in a nutshell

AUC is an international institution with students and staff from all over the world, located in the beautiful city of Amsterdam. We offer a broad Liberal Arts and Sciences programme and all courses are taught in English in small classes (max. 25 students). In addition, you are guaranteed a room on our campus where all AUC students live.