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Amsterdam, Netherlands•QS World University Rankings 2025: #53

University of Amsterdam

Tuition (approx.)

$2,500 – $18,000 a year

EU and non-EU tuition differ. Approximate. Approximate — confirm current tuition on the official page.

Application deadline

Applications typically close between January and April by programme

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Entry requirements

Secondary diploma, subject requirements, English proficiency.

English requirements

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Estimated living cost

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Scholarships

Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship and Holland Scholarship.

Ranking

QS World University Rankings 2025: #53

International students

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Required Exams & Deadlines

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Courses

Extracurriculars that strengthen an application here

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National Brain Bee

Tier 1Neuroscience

National summit testing neuro-diagnosis, MRI analysis, and patient cases.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

International Brain Bee

Tier 1 GlobalNeuroscience

Global neuroscience championship hosted at major scientific congresses.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

John Locke Essay Contest - Psychology

Tier 1 (Shortlist)Cognitive Science

Investigates human behavior, moral psychology, decision-making, and neuroethics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Scripps Research High School Intern...

Tier 1Chemistry & Biology

Hands-on immersion in drug discovery, chemical biology, and neuroscience labs.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

No activity guarantees admission — these are ways to build evidence of genuine subject interest.

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Partially verifiedSource: Official university admissions website Last checked: 12 Oct 2026

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