University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

The University of Amsterdam was established in 1632 and is the largest Dutch university. It has produced six Nobel laureates and five prime ministers. It is consistently ranked among the top 50 worldwide.

Amsterdam ranks very highly in multiple quality of living rankings, as well as the Innovation Cities Index. It is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world and has a laid-back atmosphere to it. Its many distinguished art galleries and museums, as well as unique architecture and urban design make Amsterdam one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.

Network partner

The University of Amsterdam and the University of Glasgow are both members of the U21 network.

Mobility partner 

>> Information for incoming students

  • Estimated number of mobility places: for each subject 1-3 full-year places or 2-6 semester places

Note that the Interdisciplinary Studies agreement (Dumfries) is held between Dumfries and Amsterdam University College. 

There is a staff-only mobility agreement with Central & East European Studies.

Available Subject Areas

Please ensure that you research the courses available to you as an exchange student, and check with your subject coordinator(s) that these courses are suitable for your Glasgow degree programme. Please note that partner course offerings may change on a yearly basis.

Please research course level; content and assessment structures; partner academic pre-requisites for exchange students; whether enough courses / credits are available in your degree subject(s) to meet your Glasgow degree credit requirements; language of teaching and for Joint Honours students, whether the partner has any restrictions on taking courses from different Schools/Faculties.

  • English Literature
  • Law
  • Politics and International Relations
  • School of Interdisciplinary subjects Dumfries
  • Urban Studies/Public & Social Policy

Key facts 

Travel and costs


Universiteit van Amsterdam, 1012 WX Amsterdam, Netherlands

EU/EEA code
NL AMSTERD01

Partner web
http://www.uva.nl/en/home

Partner mobility web
https://www.uva.nl/en/education/exchange/exchange.html

Mobility contact
global@uva.nl

Disability support
https://student.uva.nl/en/topics/studying-with-a-disability-dyslexia-or-chronic-illness