Bachelor's level courses are taught in Dutch and English. Exchange students need to be fluent in the language they wish to take the courses in.
The English taught courses are categorized by field of study. Almost all courses have specific course entry requirements which are indicated in the course catalogue. 

To avoid timetable conflicts, the faculty recommends students take most of their courses from one study programme.

NOTE: There are fewer English taught courses offered in semester 2. If there is not a full semester load of courses offered in your study field, you can choose additional Interdisciplinary courses or courses in Scientific Programming, both at bachelor level (see below).

Below you can find a list of the standard entry requirements for the particular fields of study.

• Artificial Intelligence - application possible for 3rd year students of AI (and related sciences), English taught courses in semester 1 only
• Biology - application possible for 3rd year students of Biology, English taught courses in semester 1 only
• Biomedical Sciences - application possible for 3rd year students of Biomedical Sciences (and related sciences), English taught courses in semester 1 only
• Chemistry - application possible for 3rd year students of Chemistry
• Computer/Information Sciences - application possible for 3rd year students of Computer/Information Science (and related sciences) 
• Future Planet Studies - application possible for 2nd and 3rd year students of Environmental Studies (and related sciences)
• Mathematics - application possible for 3rd year students of Mathematics
• Physics and Astronomy - application possible for 3rd year students of Physics and Astronomy, most English taught courses are offered in semester 1
• Psychobiology - application possible for 3rd year students with a Biology or Psychology background, English taught courses in semester 1 only

The following fields are open to students from all study areas:

• Interdisciplinary courses - application possible for students of all study areas
• Courses in Scientific Programming - application possible for students with a Science background

Students with a degree comparable to a Dutch Bachelor's degree can apply for courses at a Master's level. All Master's programmes are taught in English.

To avoid timetable conflicts, the faculty recommends students take most of their courses from one study programme.

Please note that master courses are only open to students who will have obtained a bachelor degree or an equivalent (first three years of bachelor equivalent to 180 EC) in the required field of study, before their exchange period.

Please note that some master programmes are (partially) restricted or not open for exchange students. More information on restrictions can be found below. 

The University of Amsterdam offers various courses on the Dutch society, culture and/or language, for example the minor programme Critical Dutch Studies, open to exchange students of all faculties. Faculty of Science exchange students can take one or two courses from this minor. For more information and courses go to the UvA Course Catalogue and search for the Minor: Critical Dutch Studies. 

The Institute for Dutch Language Education (INTT) of the UvA offers extensive Dutch language courses (non-credit bearing) for international students at all levels: (absolute) beginners, intermediate and advanced.
For more information on courses and fees please visit the website of INTT. Keep in mind that a  fee is required for  INTT courses, though exchange students pay a reduced fee. 

NOTE: Please note that Dutch language courses offered in the Course catalogue are not open to Science exchange students. For language courses we refer you to INTT.

The following courses/programmes are restricted to exchange students:

• Courses of the master programme Forensic Science are (partially) restricted. 
• Courses of the master programme Earth Sciences are (partially) restricted. It may therefore not be possible to take 30 EC of Earth Sciences courses in one semester. 
• Courses of the master programme Artificial Intelligence. Elective courses are open to exchange students, mandatory courses are not. More information can be found in the Course Catalogue. 

The following courses/programmes are not open to exchange students:

• Courses of the master programme Biomedical Sciences.
• Courses of the master programme Security and Network Engineering.
• Courses offered by the Vrije Universiteit (VU).  If enrolment is done via the VU, or if VU is indicated under 'lecturer' or 'coordinator', the course is coordinated by the VU and taught at the VU. 
• Courses taught at Amsterdam University College (AUC).
• Academic skills courses (Academic English, Teaching skills, Professional skills, etc.).