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BA European Studies

University of Amsterdam (Faculty of Humanities) · Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

About the course

An interdisciplinary degree on the politics, economics, law, history and culture of Europe and the EU. You major in European Culture, History, East European Studies, Law, Economics or Politics and can choose from more than 15 languages.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • UvA’s central diploma finder does not list Ireland. For 2026 entry, UvA’s PPLE College publishes this Irish rule: at least 6 subjects in the established Leaving Certificate, with at least H5 in 2 Higher Level subjects, at least O6 (Ordinary Level) or H7 (Higher Level) in the other 4, and at least 350 CAO points. Contact admissions to confirm this applies to European Studies. No English test is needed if you completed your secondary education in Ireland.
  • No specific subject requirements (including maths) are listed for this programme.

How to apply

  1. StudielinkApply for the English-taught European Studies (not the Dutch ‘Europese studies’) in Studielink at least 1 week before 1 May 2027; 1 April is advised.
  2. Application fileActivate your UvAnetID, pay the €100 application fee and upload the documents requested in the portal, such as your transcripts.
  3. Admission decisionRolling admissions: the decision can take 1-2 weeks, or up to 8 weeks if your qualification is not in UvA’s diploma list; admission is conditional on your final results.
  4. UvA MatchingMandatory online matching from 18 January to 15 June 2027; register via SIS (from 9 December 2026) before 3 June 2027. Send certified results by 31 August.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (final deadline for international diplomas; advisory deadline 1 April 2027; submit Studielink at least 1 week before).

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. You must complete UvA Matching or you will be deregistered.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
Application (international diplomas) ↗Irish Leaving Cert rule (PPLE, 2026 entry) ↗Tuition fees ↗← Back to all European courses

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Checked against the official University of Amsterdam website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish Leaving Cert rule and fee are from the 2026-27 cycle; confirm with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.