School Intelligence

University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

QS World University Rankings 2027 · overall university

Rank 60 Overall score 80.2 / 100

University of Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Explore Social sciences, communication, economics, humanities, then check the exact programme against your ambitions.

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Academic strengths

Social sciences · communication · economics · humanities

Career signal

Very strong · Strong international brand and employer visibility, especially across Social sciences, communication, economics, humanities. Outcomes still depend on programme choice, work rights, internships and language fit.

Study environment

Distributed city campus

Campus & city context

Mixed campus & city · Compare the campus setting, student community and access to the surrounding city.

Accreditation context

Programme check · Accreditation belongs to a specific school or programme, not automatically to every degree at the university. Verify the awarding body, accredited unit and current validity for your chosen course.

Notable alumnus or attendee

Max Euwe

QS rank and overall score are published ranking measures, checked 6 October 2026. Quadrant’s career and campus descriptions are editorial context, not employment predictions or student-survey scores. Programme requirements and accreditation scope should be verified before applying.

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