University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam Amsterdam, North Holland Netherlands
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Institution Overview
Institution details and overview.
- About the Institution
- The University of Amsterdam is a broad-based public research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- It dates back to 1632, when its predecessor, the Athenaeum Illustre, was founded.
- The university has four city campuses across Amsterdam and is strongly connected with the city’s academic, cultural, social and business environment.
- The UvA has over 44,000 students, 6,200 employees, and 3,000 PhD researchers, making it one of the largest broad-based research universities in Europe.
- Institution Type
Public Research University
- Establishment Year
- 1632
- Educational Focus
- Humanities
- Social and behavioural sciences
- Economics and business
- Law
- Science
- Medicine / medical sciences
- Digital innovation
- Communication and media
- Research and interdisciplinary education
- Accreditations
- Dutch public university status: Recognized public research university in the Netherlands
- NVAO Institutional Audit: Result: Positive / Positief
- NVAO decision date: 4 November 2025
- Business School accreditations: Amsterdam Business School holds Triple Crown accreditation: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS
- Rankings
- U.S. News Best Global Universities 2024–2025: 33rd worldwide, 1st in the Netherlands
- QS World University Rankings: Top 65 worldwide
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings: Top 65 worldwide
- General ranking position: Top-100 university globally
- Highlights
- Dates back to 1632.
- Public research university in Amsterdam. One of the largest broad-based research universities in Europe.
- Over 44,000 students.
- 6,200 employees.
- 3,000 PhD researchers.
- Four city campuses across Amsterdam.
- Top-100 global university.
- U.S. News 2024–2025: 33rd worldwide and 1st in the Netherlands.