About us
UvA was founded in 1632 as a Generaliteitscollege in the City of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a leading public research university. It has over 41,000 students and 6,000 employees and delivers undergraduate and postgraduate education in seven faculties.
For instance, the Communication Science and Media Studies program of the UvA has earned the premier position for seven years running.
Located in the energetic city of Amsterdam, UvA gives students a highly cognitive atmosphere accompanied by a multicultural experience.
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Details
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Established
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1632
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Type
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Public Research University
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Student Population
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Over 41,000 students
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Global Ranking
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- QS World University Rankings 2025: 55th worldwide, 16th in Europe
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Top Programs
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- Communication Science and Media Studies: Ranked 1st globally for seven consecutive years
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Accreditations
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NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
AACSB (Economics and Business Faculty)
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Location
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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