The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a public research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The UvA is the largest university in the Netherlands with over 30,000 students divided over seven major campuses. Founded in 1632 by the city of Amsterdam, the UvA is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. The UvA is organized into seven faculties: Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Economics and Business, Law, Science, Medicine, and Dentistry. The university offers over 200 English–taught degree programs to international students. The UvA has over 5,000 staff members and is one of the largest employers in the city of Amsterdam. The UvA is a member of the League of European Research Universities and the Coimbra Group. The university is also a member of the European University Association.
The UvA ranks 55th overall in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and is one of the top 15 universities in Europe. With over 5,500 international students and researchers from more than 100 countries, the UvA offers a unique opportunity to pursue academic studies in a truly international environment.