For more than 100 years, education at the University of Amsterdam - Economics and Business covers a wide range of fields that includes economics, data science, business administration, business analytics, accountancy, control, econometrics and finance. This is organised in 2 Schools: the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE).
- #39 Ranking
- 177 Masters
- 550 Academic Staff
- 8,000 Students
- 4,800 Students (int'l)
- 3,200 Students (female)
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Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (71)
- M.Sc. Accountancy and Control
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.Sc. Business Economics
- M.Sc. Econometrics
- M.Sc. Econometrics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Phil. Economics (Research)
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Human Geography
- M.Sc. Psychology (research)
- M.Sc. Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Sociology
Business & Management (54)
- M.Sc. Accountancy and Control
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- Master Business Data Science
- M.Sc. Business Economics
- M.Sc. Econometrics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Entrepreneurship
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. International Finance
- LL.M. International Tax Law
- LL.M. Law and Finance
- M.Sc. Management Studies
- M.Sc. Mathematics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (31)
- M.Sc. Biological Science
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Computational Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Logic
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Physics and Astronomy
- M.Sc. Psychology (research)
Humanities (22)
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.A. General Linguistics
- M.Sc. Logic
- M.A. Philosophy
Computer Science & IT (17)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- Master Business Data Science
- M.Sc. Computational Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Econometrics
- M.Sc. Information Studies
- M.Sc. Medical Informatics
- M.Sc. Software Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (16)
- M.Sc. Urban Studies
Journalism & Media (14)
- M.A. Media Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (11)
- M.Sc. Earth Sciences
- M.Sc. Human Geography
Applied Sciences & Professions (10)
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Social Sciences
Law (8)
- LL.M. European Private Law
- LL.M. International Tax Law
- LL.M. Law and Finance
Medicine & Health (7)
Education & Training (6)
Engineering & Technology (5)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Pre-Master's Programmes
Business & Management (6)
- Pre-Master Econometrics - Master's Qualifying Programme
- Pre-Master Economics - Master's Qualifying Programme
- Pre-Master Master's Qualifying Programme
Social Sciences (3)
- Pre-Master Econometrics - Master's Qualifying Programme
- Pre-Master Economics - Master's Qualifying Programme
About
History
Honoring the past, delivering the future
In 1632, Caspar Barlaeus delivered his famous inaugural lecture on the wise merchant on the opening of the Atheneum Illustre, the precursor of the University of Amsterdam today. Almost 300 years later, in 1922 the Faculty of Commerce was established following the demand for theoretical education in commerce.
Education
The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed: a leader in international science and a partner in innovation, the UvA has been inspiring generations since 1632.
Economics and Business of the University of Amsterdam offers both Bachelor and Master education entirely taught in English. Each 1-year Master of Science programme has several specialisation tracks to choose from.
The education is organized in two schools: the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE).
Research
Amsterdam School of Economics Research Institute has 8 research programmes. We specialise in research concerning e.g. actuarial science, experimental economics, financial econometrics and markets & organisations. The researchers are connected with a number of affiliated research centres and institutes.
The Amsterdam Business School has 7 research sections. All sections are involved in high-quality research and education in their own field of business. We expose our students to relevant academic research in their programmes. We also encourage all applied research to be available to and inform practitioners through professional journal outputs and lectures.
Career
Your future first
The UvA Economics and Business has its dedicated career centre, and helps to prepare you for your professional career. We offer you a Career Orientation Programme, exercises and tools to help you more directly in your career preparation.
You have access to the EB Career Portal. Here, you’ll be able to find vacancies, traineeships and internships, as well as career events and workshops.
Our career coaches are available for guiding and to help you gain more insights into your personality, aspirations, motivation and ambition.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
58 -3
2022
55 6
2021
61
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
60 5
2022
65 1
2021
66
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
101
2021
101
2020
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
39
2022
-
2021
40
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.
Services
Student services
- Central Student Service Desk
- Student Councellors
- Economics and Business Economics career centre
- Study associations
- International Student Housing Office
Housing services
The International Student Housing Office can offer international students accommodation, but unfortunately not for everyone. UvA also provides tips and trick for finding accommodation on you own. To make the allocation of housing as fair as possible for all students, we work with a lottery system.
The student rooms are located in over 20 different off-campus buildings spread across the city. These buildings are owned and managed by housing providers who have a partnership with the UvA. Different room types, price ranges and locations are available.Library services
The University Library is located in a number of buildings all over Amsterdam. Apart from the central University Library (UB) there are individual faculty libraries, and together they hold around four million volumes and a large collection of manuscripts.
ICT services
The Service Desk ICT Services assists both students and staff members of the UvA with questions.
Medical services
The General Practitioners Practice UvA is open on two locations in the city. Besides the GP, also psychologists, dieticians, physiotherapy and a dentist is available.
Student Life
Campus life
The UvA has four campuses located across the city of Amsterdam. Some classes are in quaint old buildings overlooking the canals, others in high-tech laboratories. All campuses can be reached by bike.
Roeterseiland Campus shared with several faculties
Three faculties are housed at the Roeterseiland Campus: Economics and Business, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Law. CREA, the student cultural organisation, is also located here.
In addition to the Campus food court, you can find several restaurants and cafés and a supermarket within minutes walking from the campus location.
Sports facilities
- There's no end to the opportunities to engage in sports in Amsterdam, but the cheapest place for students of the University of Amsterdam to do so is at one of the 7 locations of the USC. There are also all sorts of student sports clubs you can join. The UvA also has a scheme for top-class athletes.
- The UvA student sports centre is open seven days a week and its locations are spread across the city and located close to other UvA buildings and facilities wherever possible. There are four gyms, outdoor tennis courts, a yoga studio, climbing walls and much more besides. You can choose from over 60 sports and various types of membership.
Student clubs
CREA, Amsterdam’s cultural centre for students
CREA is a cultural student centre where students from home and abroad meet in creative courses, lectures, workshops, debates and performances. We do this across the board: from mainstream to subculture, from contemporary narratives to classic stories. A unique place for different ways of thinking, perspectives, new possibilities and leeway for social issues and current themes.
Accreditation
The Amsterdam Business School (ABS) is part of the University of Amsterdam, Economics and Business. The School belongs to the 1% of the business schools in the world with a Triple Crown accreditation.
Student Reviews
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Great programme structure, immersive courses, professors that bring the subject matter to life, an inviting staff, beautiful campus.
If this university's performance was put in Dutch grading system, it'd get a 7/10
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I would say that although there are many qualified teachers who are dedicated and offer their best to their students, I can't say the same thing for the administration. The career centre is especially weak on their knowledge of careers in media studies although the university ranks at number one in media&communication. It would've been meaningful to add another...
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