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BSc Psychology (English track)

University of Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOLimited placesSelection testsLottery
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

A broad psychology degree at one of Europe’s largest psychology faculties, covering clinical, developmental, social and brain & cognition.

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.
  • Maths must be one of your final exam subjects. Higher Level Maths at H4 or above is highly recommended.

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 15 January 2027Studielink opens on 1 October 2026.
  2. Selection test, round I: 6 February 2027Two tests on psychology subjects. No prior knowledge needed; study material is provided.
  3. Selection test, round II: 6 March 2027Your total score decides your lottery group: the top 100 are guaranteed a place, others have weighted chances.
  4. Ranking number on 15 April 2027Ranks 1–300 get an offer; others go on a waiting list.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 January 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).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places300 places
EntryLimited places
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Checked against the official University of Amsterdam website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Always confirm details with the university before applying.