BSc Human Geography and Planning

About the course

Studies how cities, towns and neighbourhoods work and how policy shapes them, including sustainable and inclusive cities, affordable housing and the impact of climate change, with training in spatial analysis and research. You choose the English track or a bilingual Dutch-English track with the same content.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• You need the Leaving Certificate (Established) with at least 6 subjects. At least 2 must be at Higher Level with H5 or better, and the other 4 need at least O6 at Ordinary Level or H7 at Higher Level. You also need at least 350 CAO points. No English test is needed if you got your English-taught Leaving Cert in Ireland.
• Maths must be taken up to the final Leaving Certificate exams, at a level equivalent to at least Dutch VWO Mathematics C. The university does not publish a specific Irish maths grade for this course and checks your level. Basic knowledge of modern history is also expected.

How to apply

1. Apply on StudielinkRegister for BSc Human Geography and Planning on Studielink before 1 May 2027 (1 April 2027 if you need UvA housing or other services). Apply well before the deadline.
2. Complete your UvA fileActivate your UvAnetID, pay the non-refundable €100 application fee and submit your application file in the UvA portal.
3. Complete UvA MatchingCompulsory online matching from 3 May to 14 June 2027; you must finish by 14 June 2027, 23:59. The advice is non-binding.
4. Get your decisionWait for UvA’s admission decision. Any conditional offer is confirmed once your final Leaving Cert results arrive; certified documents are due by 31 August 2027.

Costs

• Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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