QS World Ranking
#55
Acceptance Rate
40%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$12,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#13
Amsterdam
Application Deadline
April 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
39,000
students
International Students
26%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Research university in the heart of Amsterdam — one of Europe's most liveable and international cities.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Hundreds of English-taught programs. Amsterdam is incredibly international and liveable.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Amsterdam
Acceptance Rate
40%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
April 1
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$12,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Studielink by February 1
- High school diploma
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+ for English-taught programs
- Program-specific prerequisites (e.g. mathematics for Economics)
- No SAT/ACT required
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$12,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- April 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 40%
- QS Best Student City (Amsterdam)
- #13 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Holland Scholarship
- ✓Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
Cost of Living — Amsterdam, Netherlands
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,835
vs. avg US college student
3% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Amsterdam's housing market is tight. Apply early for student housing. The city is very bikeable, keeping transport cheap.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Amsterdam as a US Student
University of Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands and is ranked #55in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Law. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$12,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 40%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of April 1. Scholarships available include the Holland Scholarship.