The UvA's quality assurance system serves a number of important purposes. The UvA's key priorities may change to reflect new external requirements. The UvA's quality assurance system is designed to ensure that the University maintains best practices and continually assesses whether there is a need for improvement or adjustment.
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3.7 out of 5 (171 ratings / 139 reviews) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (64)
- Master Archaeology
- M.Sc. Business Economics
- M.Sc. Communication Science
- M.Sc. Communication Science
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Environmental Geography
- M.Sc. Human Geography
- M.Sc. Psychology
Business & Management (33)
- M.Sc. Accountancy and Control
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Economics
- M.Sc. Entrepreneurship
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. International Finance
- M.Sc. Management Studies
- M.Sc. Mathematics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (20)
- M.Sc. Mathematics
Humanities (18)
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Literary Studies
- M.Sc. Logic
- M.A. Philosophy
Arts, Design & Architecture (12)
- M.Sc. Urban Studies
Computer Science & IT (10)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Computational Sciences
- M.Sc. Medical Informatics
- M.Sc. Software Engineering
Law (9)
- LL.M. European Private Law
- LL.M. Information Law
- LL.M. International Tax Law
- LL.M. Public International Law
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (7)
- M.Sc. Earth Sciences
- M.Sc. Environmental Geography
Journalism & Media (6)
Engineering & Technology (5)
Medicine & Health (5)
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
Education & Training (2)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
About
History
On 8 January 1632, Gerardus Vossius opened the Athenaeum Illustre, the predecessor of the University of Amsterdam, with his inaugural lecture ‘De historiae utilitate’. The next day, Caspar Barlaeus gave his famous lecture on the wise merchant, ‘Mercator Sapiens’.
Education
Quality of education is important to us. We invest in teaching, staff, facilities and service departments.
Our main goals:
- increase in successful completion of Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes;
- emphasis on academic development;
- integration of education and research during the Bachelor’s and Master’s phases;
- a more ambitious academic culture;
- room for both differentiation and specialisation
- further improvement of study success during the Bachelor’s and Master’s phases;
- emphasis on academic development;
- linking teaching and research in the Bachelor’s and Master's phases;
- more ambitious academic culture;
- room for both differentiation and specialisation.
Research
- The University of Amsterdam is a leading international research institution that values, promotes and rewards excellent research.
- The University of Amsterdam is a leading international research institution that values, promotes and rewards excellent research.
- The UvA is a first-class research university. To sustain and build on this position, the UvA has designated 20 fields in which it wishes to actively foster further development.
- Find out about UvA research in the field of artificial intelligence: new algorithms, practical applications and their impact on society.
Career
With over 6,000 employees and 3,000 PhD researchers, the UvA is one of Amsterdam's largest employers. We offer an independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterised by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
40 11
2019
51 4
2018
55
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
62
2019
62 -3
2018
59
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
64 -7
2019
57 1
2018
58
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
101
2018
101
2017
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Student Services offers information, advice or support regarding your registration as a student and other matters which concern studying at the UvA or student life in general. If we cannot help you, we will always refer you to a department or faculty which can. Student Services consists of several student support services.
Library services
During exam time, the Library offers extra study spaces. On campus lecture rooms are available for studying. Need longer for your study? The Library has extended opening hours. If you would like to study at the library in the evenings or during the weekends, do not forget to bring your student, employee or library card. UKB card holders have no access in the evenings and during weekends.
ICT services
As a UvA student, you have access to the UvA’s wireless network at various UvA buildings and in lecture and study rooms.
Medical services
UvA students can seek medical treatment at the Student Medical Service, where doctors are available with specific knowledge of student life. Visit a student doctor if you are sick, feeling down or have other health concerns. You are also welcome if you need a prescription, a lab test or a vaccination.
Student Life
Campus life
The UvA has four campuses located across Amsterdam. Some classes are in quaint old buildings overlooking the canals, others in high-tech laboratories.
Sports facilities
There’s more to university life than work and study! Take advantage of all that the UvA has to offer, from art courses to sports activities and public lectures. It’s a great way to meet others in the UvA community.
Student clubs
Amsterdam has a thriving student community with various student associations. There are plenty of associations and activities for students to participate in alongside their studies.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) is the official, independent body that monitors and guards the University of Amsterdam's quality assurance system.
Student Reviews
Just another review
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The university, the professors and the course are all great. The course is a bit intensive, and even more intensive for me when I'm studying above the normal number of credits per semester, but overall it is wonderful.
Why UvA?
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
the university is greatly located and the academic staff is qualified, and full of passion on regard to their teachings
Happy New Year 2020
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I still didn't start at the University, I shall start in September 2020
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