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Ridhi

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The UvA acceptance rate stands is around 4% making the admission extremely selective while on other hand TU Delft acceptance rate stands at at 82% as per different unofficial sources. It can be said that UvA is indeed much more selective.
 

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Jukanti Abhilash

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Admission to the University of Amsterdam is difficult, particularly for highly sought-after courses. They demand high academic standing, fluency in English, and occasionally specialised subject knowledge. Your academic history and motivation letter are very important for master's programs. Although it's competitive, you have a good chance if you apply well and fulfill all the requirements.

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Ridhi

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Yes which is why UvA is a popular destination for aspirants looking to study abroad and below are the rankings for 2025-

  • #275 in QS World University Ranking 2026
  • #26 in National Universities
  • #4 in Top Public Schools
  • #27 in Best Value Schools

 

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Ridhi

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University of Amsterdam admission rate stands around 4%, implying that its admission criteria are extremely tough. An acceptance rate of just 4% implies that out of every 100 applicants who apply, the number of students likely to receive an admission offer is just 4.  

Due to its prestigious image as one of the top universities of Europe, students from multiple and diverse backgrounds apply to the University of Amsterdam. Having an exceptional profile that stands out is a must, along with strong letters of recommendation, a good CV, excellent academic credentials, etc., are some of the ways through which students can improve t

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Esha Tiwari

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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:

Particulars

University of Amsterdam

Copenhagen Business School

World Ranking

#73

#825

Europe

#12

#325

State

#1 (Netherland)

#6 (Denmark)

Acceptance Rate

51%

31%

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8 months ago

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Piyush Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

If we look at the below comparison between the University of Amsterdam and the University of Rotterdam, with a World ranking of #73, UvA is far better than the Erasmus University Rotterdam. 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:

Particulars

University of Amsterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam

World Ranking

#73

#263

Europe

#12

#96

Netherland

#1

#9

Acceptance Rate

51%

53%

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8 months ago

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Gunjan Aggrawal

Contributor-Level 8

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.

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Manashjyoti Sharma

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Yes, the University of Amsterdam give a work permit to its international students. When international students have completed their studies at the University of Amsterdam. Foreign nationals are required to obtain a work permit, which is free. There are different rules apply depending on whether international students are working while they are in UVA or after they graduate. It is necessary to have a Citizen Service Number (BSN, Burgerservicenummer) in order to pursue employment in the Netherlands. Moreover, UVA graduates work in top companies such as Rabobank, Deloitte, ING, Utrecht University, EY, etc. Furthermore, the top sectors for

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