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Numerus fixus for the English track

The English track of the Bachelor’s in Business Administration has a numerus fixus. This means only 650 places are available in the 1st year. To apply, you need to take part in the selection procedure. The application deadline is 15 January. Please note: the Dutch-language track has no numerus fixus and no selection procedure.

Why study Business Administration at the UvA?

Choose your language of instruction: Dutch or English

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Start in Dutch and gradually transition to English, or start directly in English.

Study in an international and safe environment

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Study with international students and lecturers in the heart of Amsterdam, ranked #6 worldwide for quality of living (Mercer, 2024).

Work on current (international) business cases 

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Focus on what matters in today’s business world. Special focus on topics such as entrepreneurship, responsible use of AI, corporate social responsibility and digital business. Turn theory into practice!

Compile your 3rd year

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Study abroad, take a minor, choose from 40+ business electives, or intern at a company. Learn AI, start your own business, or spend a semester in Singapore, New York or Melbourne. The choice is yours.

Study at a top-ranked university

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The University of Amsterdam ranks among the world’s top 100 universities, placing #62 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2026) and #60 in the QS World University Rankings (2027).

Is Business Administration for you?

  1. You are fascinated by the international business world and want to know what role businesses play in the economy and how they influence one another. 
  2. You are good at maths and English and enjoy working with fellow students. 
  3. You are good at and enjoy analytical thinking. 
  4. You have an interest in human behaviour.
  5. You are able to formulate your opinions well, and you have an inquisitive and critical attitude.
Ekatarina Derkach, student BSc Business Administration
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There are plenty of opportunities for personal development Ekatarina Derkach, student BSc Business Administration Read about Ekatarina's experiences with this Bachelor's

Dutch or English?

If you are a Dutch-speaking student, you can also opt for our Dutch-language track. The English-language track and the Dutch-language track of our programme are identical in terms of level and content. If you’re looking for a smoother transition to a fully English-taught programme, the Dutch-language track could be the right choice for you. 

Please note that the English-language track has a numerus fixus, meaning there are a limited number of places available (650) and you have to participate in the selection procedure. The application deadline for the English track is 15 January. The numerus fixus does not apply to the Dutch track and the application deadline for this track is 1 May. 

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Compare Business Administration with Economics and Business Economics and other programmes 

See how the Bachelor's in Business Administration compares with the Bachelor's in Economics and Business Economics. Both programmes include subjects such as accounting and finance, but their focus differs:

  • Economics and Business Economics is an analytical, economics-focused programme with a strong emphasis on mathematics and economic topics. You study accountancy and finance from a business administration perspective, alongside micro- and macroeconomics.
  • Business Administration focuses on managing businesses: strategic issues, the role of people (customers and staff), and accounting and finance. As a multidisciplinary programme, it also explores how digital technologies such as AI affect business, drawing on economics, psychology and law.

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Facts & Figures
Degree programme
BSc Business Administration
Type
Regular study programme
Mode
Full-time
Credits
180 ECTS, 36 months
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
RIO code
50897
Location
Roeterseiland campus