Bachelor
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students curious about cultural diversity, global inequalities and ethnographic fieldwork. Weighs strong UvA reputation and theory focus against limited practical quant skills and competitive entry.
Tuition · Intl
↗€16,670
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 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗144
DUO ↑11% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you curious about cultures around the world, or eager to understand what’s happening closer to home? As an anthropologist, you’ll immerse yourself in the lives of others to explore why people behave the way they do. From rituals that connect generations to diverse perspectives on themes like gender and migration: you’ll gain insights into how societies work and discover the role you play within them.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode 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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Tracks from HOVI
Honours and Talent ProgrammeHonourstraject
The aim of the programme is to provide extra stimulus to motivated Bachelor's students and to introduce them to scientific research in a unique way.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
- Introduction to Anthropology
- Ethnographies and Academic Writing
- Philosophy of Science
- Current Debates 1: Connecting Worlds
- Anthropological Research Methods
- Doing Anthropology
Year 260 ECTS
- Theory and History of Anthropology
- Current Debates 2: Imagining Futures
- Practicing Ethnography
- Restricted-choice electives: Exploration Course
- Restricted-choice electives: Regional Course
- Free-choice electives: Elective
Year 360 ECTS
- Future Perspectives
- Professional Anthropological Profile
- Restricted-choice electives: Theme Courses
- Restricted-choice electives: Presentations Theme Courses
- Free-choice electives: Electives
180 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Culturele Antropologie en Sociologie der Niet-Westerse Samenlevingen16%
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology10%
Medische Antropologie en Sociologie7%
Culturele Antropologie5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 273%
Complete this degree61%
Continue studying after graduating56%
Women among first-years77%
Say workload is “just right”72%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 82 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.3
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 92
Scholarships
Amsterdam Merit ScholarshipVaries by faculty/programme
Internships
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