Key Features

1. Established & Type: Amsterdam University College (AUC) was established in 2009 as a public liberal arts and sciences college in the Netherlands. It is a joint institute of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
2. Global Ranking: It is not ranked independently in major global rankings, but its parent universities (University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) are both top-ranked institutions worldwide.
3. Academic Structure: Offers a selective Liberal Arts and Sciences program with a broad interdisciplinary curriculum in sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Students choose a major track in later years.
4. Language of Study: All programs are fully taught in English.
5. Campus Facilities: Located at Amsterdam Science Park with modern residential campus facilities, research access through partner universities, libraries, labs, student housing, and international student support.
6. Affordability: Public institution with standard Dutch non-EU tuition fees and limited but competitive scholarships.

Undergraduate Programs

1. Study Areas: Liberal Arts and Sciences with majors in Science, Social Sciences, Humanities
2. Entry Requirements: Completion of HSC / A-Levels or equivalent with strong academic results
3. English Requirement: IELTS 7.0 overall (high requirement due to academic intensity)
4. Tuition Fees: Approximately €10,000 – €15,000 per year (non-EU students)
5. Living Costs: Around €12,000 – €18,000 per year in Amsterdam
6. Scholarships: Limited merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid for selected students

Postgraduate Programs

1. Study Areas: AUC itself does not offer postgraduate programs. Students continue Master’s degrees at University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, or other global universities
2. Entry Requirements: High-performing undergraduate degree from AUC or other recognized university
3. English Requirement: Depends on the Master’s program chosen later (usually IELTS 6.5 – 7.0+)
4. Tuition Fees: Not applicable (no direct postgraduate programs)
5. Living Costs: Depends on chosen Master’s institution
6. Scholarships & Support: No direct PG scholarships (support available through parent universities for further studies)