University of Amsterdam

A large research university in the capital.

What It Costs

Tuition, living and the total in rupees.

Tuition a year

€8,000 – €20,000 / year

Living

€1,000 – €1,400 / month

Per year, in rupees

Rs 62 lakh – Rs 1.1 crore

Typical ranges for the Netherlands; University of Amsterdam’s fees vary by course. Rupee figures are rough, at about Rs 280 per US dollar.

How To Apply

Route, timeline and the next deadlines.

Master’s & PhDUndergraduate

Route: Studielink plus the university portal; many deadlines fall between January and May.

1. 12–15 months beforeShortlist, GRE/IELTS and refereesStep 1
2. 9–12 monthsSOP, CV and research proposalStep 2
3. 6–10 monthsApply (scholarship rounds first)Step 3
4. 3–6 monthsOffers, funding and acceptanceStep 4
5. 1–3 monthsVisa and travelStep 5

Your MVV entry visa and residence permit

Very easy: Your university applies for the permit for you.

1. 1AdmissionFrom a recognised sponsor university.
2. 2FundsUsually paid to the university or shown as required.
3. 3University appliesThe university files the MVV and residence permit application.
4. 4Collect MVVAt the Dutch embassy after approval.
5. 5Residence cardCollected after arrival.

Watch out: Housing is the real challenge: start looking the moment you accept.