Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Amsterdam. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam in the QS programme rankings (2027):
| Programme ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| QS Global MBAAmsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam | #60 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in ManagementAmsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam | #62 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in FinanceAmsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam | #52 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in MarketingAmsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam | #28 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in Business AnalyticsAmsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam | #59 |
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 46 | $28,989 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 25 | $27,423 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 23 | $28,989 | See → |
| Social sciences | 22 | $26,254 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 21 | $29,102 | See → |
| Business & management | 17 | $27,423 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 14 | $29,102 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 11 | $28,989 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 10 | $29,102 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $26,254 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | $26,254 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $29,102 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | $33,946 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $29,102 | See → |
Costs and entry
4 courses mention scholarships. 4 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Amsterdam
The job market for the University of Amsterdam's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Amsterdam cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $28,318 a year; half of the University of Amsterdam's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $26,254 and $28,989. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $33,946, social sciences $26,254.
How is the University of Amsterdam ranked?
The University of Amsterdam is ranked #60 by QS (2027), #62 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #139 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Communication & Media Studies (#1) and Geography (#8).
What IELTS score does the University of Amsterdam need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 2 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Amsterdam offer?
211 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (46), economics, finance & accounting (25) and law, politics & governance (23).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Amsterdam's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.