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BSc Computational Social Science

University of Amsterdam (Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences) · Amsterdam, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryMandatory matchingMaths A/B level
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

Combines social science with data and digital skills such as programming to study social issues. No prior programming experience is needed. Taught in English only.

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 equivalent to Dutch VWO Mathematics A or B is required (a higher level than UvA’s other social science degrees). The university does not publish a specific Irish maths grade for this course; check with admissions how your Leaving Cert Maths level is assessed.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkRegister for BSc Computational Social Science 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 matching from 7 to 16 June 2027; in May you choose to take part on-site or online. 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.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 for EU/EEA applicants who do not need UvA housing or other services (1 April 2027 if you do).

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).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. UvA Matching in June is compulsory but its advice is non-binding.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official University of Amsterdam website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish rule is for September 2026 entry, so please confirm it for 2027. Always confirm details with the university before applying.