Programs/Bachelor/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students interested in European archaeology, material culture and fieldwork in the Netherlands. Benefits from strong ACASA collaboration and UvA resources; global perspectives may need extra focus.
Tuition · Intl
€17,500
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
56
DUO ↑211% ↗
Intl. %
?
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S:F ratio
22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at University of Amsterdam (Amsterdam). Leads to Bachelor of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 3 years. 180 ECTS. Tuition €17,500/yr.
English180 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632, is one of Europe's largest research universities with over 35,000 students. Located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, it's renowned for social sciences, humanities, and business programs. Ranked #53 worldwide and known for its progressive academic culture.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k

Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Archeologie69%
Archeologie (research)25%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 263%
Complete this degree35%
Continue studying after graduating91%
Women among first-years74%
Say workload is “just right”68%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 31 respondents
Content & set-up3.5
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact3.6
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities3.3
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
Informatie- / Q&A-sessieonline
26 Oct 2026
Open day
30 Oct 2026
Trial study day
30 Nov 2026
Informatie- / Q&A-sessieonline
8 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 92
Internships
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