Are you excited about many different topics? At AUC you can combine multiple fields of study into one programme. Combining multiple perspectives is not only fun but also important. Today’s ‘big questions’ in science and society are extremely complex. Think about climate change, public health, AI developments or another global issue. These complex issues need to be analysed from multiple academic fields of knowledge in order to find valuable solutions.

You’ll choose one of the three majors: Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities. You’ll start by studying a core curriculum to sharpen your thinking, writing and argumentation skills. Learn about programming, explore your role as a global citizen and investigate the ‘big questions’. You’ll then create your own interdisciplinary study path, choosing courses that fit your broad interest under the guidance of your personal tutor.

Experiential learning and community are at the heart of AUC. You will participate in a living education that involves labs, internships, community outreach and international engagement, as well as an active social life full of committees and creative initiatives. For three years you’ll live in the student residences with fellow students from the Netherlands and more than 60 other countries.

Amsterdam University College (AUC) offers a Liberal Arts and Sciences programme, leading to a joint Bachelor (Honours) degree from the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Curriculum Information

Before starting at AUC, you’ll choose to major in the Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities. You’ll then create your study plan by combining a variety of specialisations (generally 2-3). Are you interested in Mathematics ánd Sociology, want to know more about Environmental Sciences ánd International Relations or maybe deep dive into Film ánd Biology? It’s all possible. What is your combination?

Sciences

  • Biology
  • Biomedical
  • Chemistry
  • Earth & Environment
  • Health
  • Information
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Humanities

  • Art
  • Culture
  • Film
  • History
  • Literature
  • Media
  • Philosophy

Social Sciences

  • Anthropology
  • Cognition
  • Economics
  • Environmental Economics & Policy
  • Health
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • Sociology

Admissions

To be eligible for admission, you will need:

  • a secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO (e.g. IB; GCSE plus 3 GCE A-levels)
  • a very good level of written and spoken English
  • strong mathematics skills

In addition, the Admissions Committee looks for students with the following characteristics:

  • academic performance: demonstrate your ability to meet academic demands of the AUC programme
  • motivation and ambition to study an intensive and broad programme while contributing to campus life

Exact admissions requirements: auc.nl/admissions

Each year we welcome 300 motivated students to our college. Will you be one of them? We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Application Deadlines

  • 1 December, ‘early bird’ deadline for September next year
  • 1 February, regular deadline for September same year
  • 1 May, late deadline for September same year 

Tuition & Scholarships

The tuition fees are the following:

  • EU/EEA : € 5,400 per year*
  • Non EU-EEA: € 15,420 per year*

Accommodation is estimated at € 250 – 600 per month (housing for all three years is guaranteed)

Scholarships available: the AUC Scholarship Fund supports between 10-15% of enrolled students (auc.nl/scholarships)

* See website for most recent fees

Contact Details

Amsterdam University College
Laura van Leijen

Science Park 113
1098 XG Amsterdam
The Netherlands

www.auc.nl
info@auc.nl

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