Europe · Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam
The Netherlands' largest university — dozens of English-taught bachelors in a capital city.
Free. Enter your grades and scores and Admitify reads this university's rules against them.
How to apply to University of Amsterdam
Basis for admission: Diploma-based (IB/A-levels/AP pathways); selection for some programs.
Deadlines: Jan 15 (selection) · May 1 others.
Application route: Studielink + UvA application.
What you write for University of Amsterdam
No essay for most programs. Motivation letter for selective programs (PPLE; University College Amsterdam) and a selection procedure for Psychology.
- Motivation letter (selective programs)≈500
Selective programs ask for a letter of motivation of roughly 500 words: why this program, what you have done that shows you can handle an interdisciplinary and self-directed program, and what you want to contribute. PPLE also asks about your interest in the four fields (politics, psychology, law, economics). Delete this essay if your program is not selective. Confirm the current wording and limit on uva.nl before you write — universities revise these each cycle.
PPLE · Amsterdam University College · other selective programs
Most bachelor's programs admit on your diploma and grades alone. Numerus fixus programs (e.g. Psychology) rank applicants on a selection test/assignment with a Jan 15 deadline.
Strong for
PPLE · Economics · Social sciences · AI
Data verified September 2026. Universities change requirements each cycle; confirm on uva.nl before you apply. Spotted a change? Tell us.