University of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship 2025

The University of Amsterdam Merit Scholarship is a program designed to support international students with funding to study in the Netherlands. This scholarship program is available for students at masters level and the amount in value ranges from €2,000 to €25,000 depending on the faculty.

University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a public research institution established in 1632. Its campus is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and it is the fourth-oldest academic institution in the country still in operation. The UvA which is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), is also an active partner in many EU-wide initiatives.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees that international students (non-EU/EEA) pay at the University of Amsterdam ranges from €15,800 to €19,000 for bachelors degree program. Those at masters level are typically required to pay €22,500 (one year).

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must have applied for a degree program at the University of Amsterdam
• Applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency
• Open to students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
• Each faculty have their specific eligibility criteria which must also be fulfilled depending on the one you apply for.

Eligible Courses

• Child Development and Education
• Communication Science
• Economics and Business
• Humanities
• Law
• Medicine
• Psychology
• Science
• Social Sciences

Scholarship Benefits

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship offers successful candidates scholarship that can vary between €2,000 to €25,000. This Scholarship can sometimes be supplemented with the Holland Government Scholarship, of which the University of Amsterdam is a participating member.

Application Procedure

• Visit the scholarship portal
• Fill and complete application form
• Submit applications and required documents to the Admissions Offices of the Graduate Schools.
• You can find the specific eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and application instructions on the Faculty or Graduate School websites.