Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam / UvA (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

UvA Amsterdam or simpler the University of Amsterdam (UvA) was founded in 1632 and is one of Europe’s largest research universities, enrolling more than 44,000 students and consistently ranking inside the global Top 100. Located in the heart of the Dutch capital, the campus blends centuries-old canal side buildings with cutting-edge labs and libraries, drawing some 16,000 international students each year to an urban classroom like no other.

For visiting undergraduates, the flagship Global Exchange Program partners with more than 90 universities outside Europe and dozens more through Erasmus, allowing you to pay tuition at home while taking English-taught courses across seven faculties—from Social Sciences and Economics to Science and Humanities. Dedicated support from the Office of International Student Affairs helps with visas, housing and orientation so you can focus on academics and Amsterdam’s vibrant cultural life.

Short on time? UvA Summer School runs 30-plus intensive programs every June–August (plus winter courses each January) covering topics like Data Science, Sustainability, Media, and Dutch Art History. Courses are taught in English, earn transferable credit and include co-curricular city excursions that turn museums, start-ups and UNESCO heritage sites into living laboratories. Whether you join for a semester exchange or a two-week summer seminar, studying at Amsterdam UvA means learning in a top-ranked university while living in one of Europe’s most progressive, creative and bike-friendly cities.

Study Abroad with Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam / UvA