University of Amsterdam Scholarships for International Students 2026

The University of Amsterdam is ranked among the best universities in the world in the global rankings. In the QS rankings 2026, the UvA ranks at #53. Whereas, in Times Higher rankings, the University of Amsterdam ranking is #62 in 2026. The university offers 200+ English-taught courses. Also, UvA is a member of the League of the European Research Universities (LERU) and of Universitas 21. A range scholarships are offered by the University of Amsterdam at the UG and PG levels. Check more details about the University of Amsterdam scholarships from this page such as type of scholarships offered, entry criteria, application deadlines, etc.

University of Amsterdam Scholarships for International Students

Merit-based scholarships are offered by the University of Amsterdam for Master’s and Bachelor’s students. A few faculty-based scholarships are available the Master’s and Bachelor's students. The total scholarship amount available for Indian students is around INR 27 lakh.

University of Amsterdam Scholarships Undergraduate for International Students

Scholarships by UvA are offered to exceptionally talented Bachelor’s students of the University of Amsterdam. Details about the faculty-specific UG scholarships are given below:

Scholarships	Amount	Eligibility
Economics and Business	Varies	Overseas students with excellent academic results (example: 90% - 100%) Should have submitted a completed application to Economics and Business before the scholarship application deadline Submit the documents like motivation letter, English language proficiency test, etc.
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences	Varies	Overseas students who want to study one of the Bachelor’s courses of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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• University of Amsterdam Admissions
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University of Amsterdam Scholarships for Graduate International Students

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarship of UvA is for outstanding students from outside the EU / EEA who want to study Master’s courses. Details for a few of the Master’s courses are given below:

Name	Amount	Eligibility
Economics & Business	NA	Exceptional students requiring financial need
Letje Lips Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (LLAMS)	NA	For students with a non-privileged background, who shows a passion for the development of a just, multi-cultural and inclusive world
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship - Law	INR 27 Lakh	Exceptional students outside EEA
Mr. Julia Henritte Jaarsma-Adolfs Scholarship	INR 27 Lakh	Outstanding students outside EEA

University of Amsterdam Scholarship Deadlines

The deadlines for scholarships at the University of Amsterdam vary as the courses or departments. Here are a few of the scholarships deadlines for international students:

Particulars	Scholarship Deadlines for Master’s Students
Economics & Business	Jan 15, 2026
Letje Lips Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (LLAMS)	Jan 15, 2026
Law	Jan 15, 2026
All other Economics and Business Bachelor’s programs	Mar 1, 2026

University of Amsterdam Scholarships Application Process

International students who have applied for a degree course at UvA can submit an application form for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. The applications have to be submitted to the Admissions offices of the Graduate school / Bachelor’s courses.