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University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam began in 1632 and, with almost 30,000 students, over 5,000 employees and an annual budget of 600 million euros, is one of the largest general research universities in Europe. The combination of Amsterdam city as a popular cultural and media centre and an international junction of commercial firms, as well as its attractive state-of-the-art buildings - situated along a canal, in a courtyard or surrounded by water – is part of what makes the University of Amsterdam (UvA) so unique.
Ranked #2 in the Netherlands by QS World University Rankings in 2021
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Fast Facts
Location:
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Term Dates:
  • Fall Semester: late August - late December
  • Spring Semester: Early February to Early June
Language of Instruction:
  • English
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Did You Know?
Most of the University of Amsterdam is located in the historic ‘City Centre’ of Amsterdam within the canal ring which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Additional Information
Academic Strengths:
  • Economics, Finance, Global Business, Information Systems, Management
Sample Course Offerings:
  • Past approved semester courses have included PRL, Advanced Economics and Finance Electives, as well as General Stern and non-Stern Electives
Please see the IBEX website for a list of University of Amsterdam Pre-Approved courses which were taken by past IBEX students. Please note: every course may not be offered during the particular semester the student is abroad. If admitted to the program, you may send additional course syllabi to Stern's International Exchanges & Special Programs team for evaluation.

Housing:
The housing market of Amsterdam is tight and it is very difficult to find student accommodation on the private market so the Global Exchange office of International Student Affairs does their best to accommodate as many students as possible, though they cannot guarantee campus housing.  
Approximate Living Expenses: 
1 USD = 0.85 Euro (€) (As of September 2021)
  • Accommodation: €375 - €600 per month
  • Living Expenses: 400-500 €/month
  • Books and Necessary Class Materials: approximately 75 €/month
  • Local Transportation: approximately 40-100 €/month. Most students travel by bicycle and second-hand bikes vary from 100-200 €. A decent lock costs approximately 50 €.
Student Services:
  • Introduction Week, Career Weeks, international student trips, weekly parties, internship information sessions
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