MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics 

at University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam acceptance rate is around 4%. This means that the university is highly selective for admissions. The university assesses applications based on a good GPA score, quality of documents submitted, academic reports and proof of extracurricular activities or internships, if any. 

As per an unofficial sources UvA's acceptace rate is 51% for international students and 14% overall and the moderate percentage shows that the university is quite stringent during admission and believes in providing admission to those who are truly deserving. The university general entry requirements include a minimum of 2 years of academic background, an academic GPA of 3, resume, English requirements, and more hence students must adhere to these required eligibility and requirements and try to showcase some extracurricular activities or work experience to stand out.

If we look at the below comparison between the University of Amsterdam and the Copenhagen Business School, with a World ranking of #73, UvA is far better than the Copenhagen Business School. In addition, University of Amsterdam is also leading with other factors including country or state specific rankings. Students can check the table below for the comparison between the two to get more clarity:

Check some of the highlights of the Uni of Amsterdam mentioned below

• The University of Amsterdam is a prestigious university with a good academic reputation and gets consistantly ranked among the top universities for its quality education
• It offers a wide range of programs allowing students to have great study choices including 20 English-taught bachelor’s programs and has one of the largest selections of international master’s study programs of any university in Europe.
• Uni of Amsterdam attracts a large number of international students thereby creating a vibrant and multi cultural environment
• Amsterdam University is located in the heart of Amsterdam,so the students can benefit from the city’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant atmosphere and international outlook

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As a bilingual university, the Uni of Amsterdam offers programs in both Dutch and English. In the past decade, UvA has developed into a truly international university and a home to students and researchers from various cultural backgrounds. Around 200 English-taught programs are offered by the University of Amsterdam. At the Bachelor's level, 14 English-taught course options are available, 53 Master's courses and 19 Research Master's courses are available. 

A few of the known personalities who have studied at the Uni of Amsterdam are Charles Michel, Khadija Arib, Pim Fortuyn, Jesse Klaver, etc. The designations of these alumni are given as follows:

The overall rating of the Uni of Amsterdam as per Shiksha Study Abroad is 4.3. A few of the university's component ratings are student life is 4.9, safety is 4.9, quality of faculty is 4.5, value for money for 4.4, public transportation is 4.5, etc. As per Shiksha student reviews, some of this university's reviews are:

• Quality education without any pressure
• Also, the university's campus and locality is very safe
• UvA assists in finding student accommodation. Also, note that public transport around this university is excellence and secure
• The faculty is great and helpful and there a lot of activities for students around the campus

The University of Amsterdam offers the following scholarships for Indian students that are listed below:

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarship – It is offered to students with outstanding academic record from outside the European Economic Area and the deadline for this scholarship is January 15.
• Julia Henriette Jaarsma Adolfs Fund Scholarship- This is offered to exceptionally talented and motivated students from within and outside the EEA. The scholarship amount ranges from approximately EUR 12,000 to EUR 25,000 for both non-EU and EU citizens.
• Sally Mae Private Loans Program (USA)- The University of Amsterdam participates in the Private Loan Programme from Sallie Mae. Only the students who belong or have American nationality are eligible for this loan. The loan will cover living expenses and tuition, room and board fees for students.

Check steps to apply tp UvA mentioned below

• Submit online application on the application system
• Check the deadlines for your programme and submit the documentation
• Applicants must submit the English Proficiency proof
• Students can submit the enrollment request in Studielink
• The last step is to pay the application fee and the applicant can submit the application file