Enjoy a quick look around the AUC campus and student residences
Where will you be living and studying? Enjoy a quick look at campus!
Open Days & Information Events
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AUC presentation during UvA Bachelor's Week
Curious about studying Liberal Arts and Sciences? Learn all about AUC during the UvA Bachelor's Week by attending our online presentation on Wednesday 20 November from 17.00 to 18.00!Register now -
Sample lecture "Nanoscience: why small is the new big" on 4 December
Dr. Forrest Bradbury will deliver a sample lecture titled "Nanoscience: why small is the new big" on 4 December from 16.00 to 17.30 in Room 1.01. Prospective students from all backgrounds are welcome to join!More information & how to register -
AUC Open Day: 25 January
Curious about Liberal Arts and Sciences? Join the AUC Open Day on 25 January 2025 to learn more about the academic programme, majors and fields of study, chat with current students, tour the student residences and ...More information
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Apply now for September 2025
We are now accepting applications for September 2025. We invite you to review our application guidelines, admissions requirements and to submit your application before 1 December (early-bird deadline) or 1 February ...Apply now -
AUC Scholarship Fund
The AUC Scholarship Fund (ASF) supports diversity by offering full and partial scholarships to talented low-income and/or minority students. Applications are open to both Dutch and international students.Learn more
Interdisciplinary
3 majors & over 20 fields of study
AUC offers majors in Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. Across these majors, there are various fields of study to encourage students to examine issues using an interdisciplinary and critical approach.
Residential
Guaranteed on-campus housing
All AUC students live together in the student residences for the entire three years of their studies at Science Park in Amsterdam Oost (East).
Small scale
Maximum of 25 students per class
Limiting class sizes allows for engaged classroom discussions and debates, and encourages interactive learning with a personal touch.
International community
More than 65 nationalities
Students come to AUC from around the world to live and learn together while creating friendships that last a lifetime.
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Book a campus tour and information session
Curious about Amsterdam University College, but can't attend an Open Day? You can visit AUC for a campus tour and information session hosted by a student ambassador or alumnus! On-campus tours are held on Tuesdays ...Book a tour -
Talk to a student
Do you have questions about applying, living in the dorms, how you choose your courses or life on campus? Ask an AUC Student Ambassador and chat about their experience!Send a message
News and events
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AUC alumnus Michiel Smit wins 2024 Robbert Dijkgraaf Essay Prize
At the 2024 Gala van de Wetenschap, Amsterdam University College alumnus Michiel Smit received the Robbert Dijkgraaf Essay Prize for his essay "Digital Diet" ("Digitaal Dieet").More information -
Reading Group on Plato’s Dialogues with Sidra Shahid & Mariëtte Willemsen
5 Dec 2024Join the Plato Reading Group with Sidra Shahid and Mariëtte Willemsen! The group is dedicated to reading all of Plato's dialogues in chronological order.Read more -
Dutch University Colleges Webinar [online]
10 Dec 2024Interested in learning more about University Colleges? Register now for this webinar of the collaborating University Colleges in the NetherlandsMore information
Admissions, housing & tuition
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Admissions requirements
Admissions requirements that will be taken into consideration during the application process include your secondary school diploma, level of English and maths, and your motivation.Admissions requirements -
On-campus housing
All students at AUC are guaranteed on-campus housing for the three years of their programme. A mix of single, studio-style rooms and shared apartments, explore how students live and what the dorms look like.View the student residences -
Tuition and fees
Read more about the tuition, fees and costs associated with studying at AUC along with an overview of estimated living expenses based on prior students' experiences of living in Amsterdam.Overview of costs -
AUC Scholarship Fund
The AUC Scholarship Fund (ASF) supports diversity by offering full and partial scholarships to talented low-income and/or minority students. Applications are open to both Dutch and international students.Find out if you qualify
Academic programme
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Academic programme
What does a liberal arts and sciences student actually study? Learn more about our curriculum structure, what your options are for majors and the various courses you can follow.Explore the academic programme -
Majors
Students choose to major in either the Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities by combining courses from a variety of fields of knowledge in their subject.Learn more about the majors -
Academic Core
AUC's Academic Core ensures that you develop strong academic skills in a number of essential areas, including logic, languages, writing and critical thinking throughout the three years of your studies.Discover the Academic Core -
Curriculum structure
Download the sample curriculum to visually understand how the AUC academic programme is structured over the three years of study. The PDF also contains an overview of all courses offered per major.Download the explanation (PDF)
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Visit us
Throughout the year, there are multiple opportunities to visit Amsterdam University College and speak to representatives or students. This includes tours of the academic building and a variety of Open Day activities.Visit us -
Contact us
Do you have a specific question that isn't answered on the website? Feel free to contact us directly by using the contact form or sending us an email.Contact us -
Apply now for September 2025
We are now accepting applications for September 2025. We invite you to review our application guidelines, admissions requirements and to submit your application before 1 December (early-bird deadline) or 1 February ...Apply now