Bachelor
Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students interested in urban planning, sustainability and people-environment interactions in the Netherlands. Offers solid grounding in climate adaptation and spatial issues with good reputation but may lack depth in advanced quant
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2026
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗186
DUO ↑280% ↗
Intl. %
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no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
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: 28 Jun 2026
About this program
Did you know that more and more people are living in an urban environment? Today, more than 4.3 billion people or 55% of the world’s population live in urban settings and the number is rising. Try to imagine what an impact this has on housing, sustainability, transportation and mobility.
Interested? Then Human Geography and Planning is your programme. In this Bachelor’s programme you will study the relationship between people and their environments, analysing pressing social issues and devising new solutions. Not only by reading books and articles, but also by doing research in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam and abroad.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Field tripGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationProjectSelf-study
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.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Sociale geografieSpecialisation
Binnen deze specialisatie kun je kiezen uit verschillende thema's: stadsgeografie, politieke geografie, economische geografie of internationale ontwikkelingsstudies.
PlanologieSpecialisation
De afstudeerrichting Planologie gaat dieper in op de relatie tussen de menselijke samenleving en de (her)inrichting van de ruimte.
HonoursprogrammaHonourstraject
Binnen het honoursprogramma kun je ervoor kiezen je te verdiepen in je eigen vakgebied of om te verbreden middels interdisciplinaire elementen.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Sociale Geografie23%
Planologie21%
Planologie16%
Human Geography10%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 277%
Complete this degree57%
Continue studying after graduating67%
Women among first-years38%
Say workload is “just right”67%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 133 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- TOEFL internet based: 100
Scholarships
Amsterdam Merit ScholarshipVaries by faculty/programme
Internships
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