University of Amsterdam (UvA): Courses, Fees and Cost of Living 2027

University of Amsterdam (UvA) fees for Indian students vary by faculty and intake. For September 2027, annual postgraduate tuition across business, communication and computing ranges from EUR 23,455 (INR 24.92 Lakhs) to EUR 34,200 (INR 36.34 Lakhs), while undergraduate fees for business, economics, psychology and communication range from EUR 15,730 (INR 16.71 Lakhs) to EUR 16,670 (INR 17.71 Lakhs).

• Monthly living costs: EUR 975–1,600 (INR 1.04–1.70 Lakhs), based on UvA’s 2026/27 Economics and Business exchange guide.
• Housing: University-arranged rooms cover only the first year; private housing costs depend on rent, utilities and commuting.
• Estimated first-year MSc Business Administration budget: EUR 36,554–44,054 (INR 38.84–46.81 Lakhs), including tuition, 12 months of living costs, the application fee and current immigration charge.

These budget figures are estimates. Flights, housing setup costs and refundable deposits are extra.

Note: Conversions use in the article: EUR 1 = INR 106.24 as of Oct 2026

Also check, University of Amsterdam: 2026-27 Admission, Rankings, Fee and Scholarships

University of Amsterdam Tuition Fees by Programme

Indian applicants generally pay the institutional tuition fee at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), as they are usually classified as non-EEA students. The lower statutory fee applies only to students who meet specific nationality, residence-status and degree conditions. Tuition also varies by faculty and programme: Finance has a separate rate, while one-year and two-year science master’s programmes may have different annual fees.

University of Amsterdam Postgraduate Fees: September 2027

These 7 full-time postgraduate programmes are available for September entry. Tuition is charged per academic year. MSc means Master of Science; the total column multiplies each programme's annual rate by its published duration and excludes living expenses, application fees and immigration charges.

• Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Business Economics, and Data Science and Business Analytics use a 1 April 2027 deadline for applicants needing a visa or UvA housing. Scholarship applicants must complete the relevant applications by 15 January 2027.
• Persuasive Communication is a track within MSc Communication Science; its international September 2027 deadline is 1 March 2027. Its February 2027 application round has closed.
• Computer Science is a joint degree with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, also called VU Amsterdam. Applications go through VU, and teaching takes place at both universities. Use the joint programme's registration and payment instructions.
• Data Science and Business Analytics and Information Studies: Data Science are different degrees. Their annual tuition differs by EUR 9,700 (INR 10.31 Lakhs), so a course title alone is insufficient for a budget comparison.

University of Amsterdam Undergraduate Fees: September 2027

The five Bachelor of Science (BSc) programmes take three years full-time. Tuition is annual: Economics and Business programmes share one rate, while Psychology and Communication Science use the Social and Behavioural Sciences rate.

• The English tracks of Business Administration, Economics and Business Economics, and Psychology require applications by 15 January 2027. They use numerus fixus, meaning places are capped and selection is required.
• Business Analytics has a 1 April 2027 visa/housing application deadline. Global Communication Science advises international applicants needing those services to apply before 1 April, ahead of its formal 1 May deadline.

Cost of Living in Amsterdam for Indian Students

UvA’s 2026–27 Economics and Business exchange guide estimates monthly living expenses at EUR 975–1,600 (INR 1.04–1.70 Lakhs), covering accommodation, daily expenses, insurance and study materials. Annual figures are calculated over 12 months and are estimates, not official quotes for a specific 2027 room.

• UvA-arranged housing means furnished rooms reserved with external housing providers. It does not mean a university-owned room beside the teaching building. Rooms are allocated by lottery, and the university cannot accommodate every eligible applicant.
• Housing contracts normally cover one or two semesters, with a maximum of one academic year. Students on a three-year bachelor's or two-year master's must arrange later housing independently.
• For February 2027 starters, the housing lottery closes on 9 November 2026. Participation requires the university's invitation and eligibility, including conditional acceptance. A late course application does not guarantee an invitation in time.
• The published housing-service rent includes gas, electricity, water and internet. Private offers need their own checks for these bills, deposit, lease length and travel to the relevant teaching campus.

Private-room searches can include Diemen, Amstelveen or Haarlem, which UvA identifies as alternatives beyond central Amsterdam. Their rent cannot be assumed lower: compare the actual contract with the commute to Roeterseiland or Science Park, the teaching locations used by many business, social-science and science programmes. 

Total Cost of Studying at the University of Amsterdam

The estimated first-year budget for the September 2027 MSc Business Administration intake is EUR 36,554–44,054 (INR 38.84–46.81 Lakhs), excluding flights and housing setup. This estimate combines 2027/28 tuition with 12 months of UvA’s 2026/27 living-cost estimate and current application and immigration charges.

The calculation includes EUR 24,500 tuition (INR 26.03 Lakhs), a non-refundable EUR 100 application fee (INR 10,625) and a EUR 254 residence-permit/entry-visa charge (INR 26,987). The range reflects different living-cost scenarios; the midpoint is calculated, not an official average.

• The estimate covers the complete one-year MSc Business Administration period. A September 2027 start falls within the 2027/28 tuition year; February entry spans two fee schedules.
• The living benchmark includes an insurance allowance, but it is not a personalised insurance quote. Mandatory health cover must match the student's circumstances; employment can change the required cover.
• Housing service and administration fees, refundable security deposits, flights, a new laptop, admission tests, document preparation and bank charges are excluded. Existing living expenditure, including rent, must not be added a second time.
• No competitive scholarship or future earnings reduce the base budget. The immigration charge is the published 2026 amount; the charge applicable when submitting a 2027 immigration application may differ.

For a two-semester UvA room, additional housing service and provider administration charges currently total EUR 635 (INR 67,468) to EUR 735 (INR 78,093). UvA's service fee is non-refundable; provider charges follow the housing contract. A refundable housing deposit affects cash available before arrival but is not automatically a permanent annual expense.

University of Amsterdam Scholarships for Indian Students

UvA merit funding can support both undergraduate and postgraduate study, but the amount and assessment are faculty-specific. Several India-side schemes are loans that must be repaid. None should be treated as confirmed funding before an award letter is issued.

The Science AMS is a monthly grant, not a tuition waiver. For two-year Science programmes, renewal requires at least 40 ECTS credits and satisfactory academic progress. Economics and Business scholarships may also be reimbursed in instalments, so receiving an award does not automatically cover tuition upfront. Students should plan how to pay their fees while accounting for the scholarship payment schedule.

University of Amsterdam Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

UvA's public MSc Business Administration admission guide sets a tuition-payment deadline rather than publishing a separate fixed acceptance-deposit amount. Any additional offer-specific deposit must be confirmed from the individual offer. For a September 2027 start, tuition payment must be arranged by 31 August 2027; February starters use 31 January 2027.

Tuition payment methods for UvA-billed programmes

• Bank transfer: pay the full amount due. Instalments are not available through this method. UvA allows around two weeks for an international transfer, and the payer bears bank charges.
• Direct debit: an eligible bank in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is required. The standard choices are one payment or ten instalments; February entrants can use one or five. Instalments carry a one-off administration fee of EUR 24 (INR 2,550).
• Credit card: first-year students from outside the European Union can request a payment link, subject to the university's exclusions and a surcharge. UvA does not publish a fixed surcharge on its payment instructions.

February 2027 Business Administration: two fee years

The initial February-to-August portion is seven-twelfths of the 2026/27 annual fee, or EUR 14,029.17 (INR 14.91 Lakhs). Five months at the published 2027/28 rate add EUR 10,208.33 (INR 10.85 Lakhs), giving a calculated net 12-month tuition of EUR 24,237.50 (INR 25.75 Lakhs). This assumes completion by January 2028 and timely deregistration so unused months can be refunded; it is not a fixed package price or a seven-month degree. The next academic year's billing can require funds before any later refund.

Steps to arrange payment and immigration

1. Register through Studielink, the Dutch university enrolment system, then complete the UvA Student Information System (SIS) application. Pay the programme application fee where required and meet the offer conditions.
2. After conditional admission, complete the immigration file when invited. An Indian passport holder normally needs an entry visa and residence permit, applied for together through UvA.
3. Supply acceptable evidence for remaining tuition and living funds, then pay the immigration application charge. An instalment choice does not remove this evidence requirement.
4. Set up the permitted tuition payment method by the intake deadline. Include the student number and surname with a transfer, retain the receipt and confirm enrolment completion in SIS.

UvA currently asks degree students to show EUR 13,572 (INR 14.42 Lakhs) for 12 months of living, plus remaining tuition. This is financial evidence, not a second living-cost bill; the living-funds requirement can change for 2027 applications. Its published rules do not accept ordinary third-party loan documents as financial proof. 

The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), the Dutch immigration authority, publishes a 60-day decision period, which can be extended. UvA's 11 November 2026 immigration deadline leaves a narrow route after the 1 November course cutoff. Admission processing, complete documents and the entry-visa appointment still determine whether February entry is workable. 

Hidden Costs of Studying at the University of Amsterdam

Securing a UvA room can require substantial cash before the lease begins. The university's housing service fee, the provider's administration charge, rent paid in advance and a refundable security deposit are separate items.

For a two-semester UvA housing allocation, the housing service fee, administration, Business Administration application and current immigration charge produce a partial pre-arrival subtotal of EUR 989 (INR 1.05 Lakhs) to EUR 1,089 (INR 1.16 Lakhs). Tuition due before arrival, initial rent, the refundable housing deposit, flights, tests, document charges and insurance premiums payable upfront remain outside that subtotal.

UvA's private-housing guidance describes security deposits of one or two months' rent, normally refundable when the accommodation is returned in the required condition. For health insurance, studying without employment and taking a Dutch job can trigger different coverage requirements. Retain an insurance allowance in living expenses and account for the actual premium's due date when calculating cash before departure.