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BSc Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE)

University of Amsterdam (PPLE College) · Amsterdam, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOSelectiveEntrance examInterview
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)1 Feb 2027
EU fee 2026/27€5,660 / yr

About the course

An interdisciplinary honours-style college combining politics, psychology, law and economics, taught in small classes in central Amsterdam.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects: at least H5 in 2 Higher Level subjects, at least O6/H7 in the other 4, and at least 350 CAO points.
  • PPLE also looks for a strong grade average (around H3) and Maths at H4. Check PPLE’s Irish requirements page for the exact levels.

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink and the SIS portal by 1 February 2027Applications open 1 October 2026. Studielink alone is not enough.
  2. Round 2 (19–26 March): online test, study plan and financial planIf you pass round 1 (decisions 15–18 March).
  3. Entrance exam: 27 March 2027Compulsory, fixed date (14:00–16:00 CET).
  4. Round 3: interviews (10–27 April)Final results before 11 May 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 February 2027, 23:59 CET (complete application in UvA’s SIS portal).

Costs

  • PPLE charges a higher fee than the standard Dutch fee: €5,660 for EU students (2026/27), indexed each year.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective programme with its own admissions process. The higher fee applies to EU students too.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesAbout 250 places
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official PPLE (University of Amsterdam) website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish grade details were listed for the 2026 intake. Always confirm details with the university before applying.