The University of Amsterdam (abbreviated as UvA, Dutch: Universiteit van Amsterdam) is a public research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Established in 1632 by municipal authorities and later renamed for the city of Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam is the third-oldest university in the Netherlands, and one of the most prestigious academic institutions of the country, and in the world.

The UvA is one of two large, publicly funded research universities in the city, the other being the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). It is also part of the largest research universities in Europe with 31,186 students, 4,794 staff, 1,340 PhD students and an annual budget of €600 million. It is the largest university in the Netherlands by enrollment. The main campus is located in central Amsterdam, with a few faculties located in adjacent boroughs. The university is organised into seven faculties: Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Economics and Business, Science, Law, Medicine, Dentistry.

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By doing the Bachelor’s programme in Archaeology, you will develop academic skills and insight and will learn that archaeology is connected with many other fields of study, such as heritage, landscape, art and history. Furthermore, the programme is taught in English, so you will be well prepared for work placements abroad and for possible progression to our Master’s degree programmes taught in English. Student for a day Experience what it's like to study at the UvA Keep me inform Show less

The Archaeology curriculum at the University of Amsterdam is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of archaeology, including its methods, techniques, and applications. The curriculum includes courses in several different areas of study, including:

Archaeological Theory: This area of study focuses on the theoretical frameworks and concepts that underpin archaeological research.

Field Methods: This area of study focuses on the practical aspects of archaeological research, including excavation, survey, and artifact analysis.

Cultural Heritage Management: This area of study focuses on the preservation, management, and interpretation of archaeological sites and artifacts.

Archaeological Science: This area of study focuses on the scientific methods used in archaeological research, including dating techniques, biomolecular analyses, and geoarchaeology.

Specializations: Students in the Archaeology program can choose to specialize in a particular area of study, such as the archaeology of a specific region or time period, or a specific type of archaeological material culture, such as ceramics or lithics.

Students in the Archaeology program will take courses in each of these areas of study, as well as courses in research methodology and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the past. In addition, students will have the opportunity to engage in independent research projects and to participate in fieldwork and excavation projects. Upon completion of the program, students will be well-prepared for careers in academia, cultural heritage management, museums, and other related fields.

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The university is spread across four campuses in the Netherlands – the City Centre Campus, the Roeterseiland Campus, the Amsterdam Science Park and the Academic Medical Center. In a recent year, more than 30,000 students attended the university. Tuition at the Dutch institution is higher for students from non-European Union and non-European Economic Area countries, with the exception of Swiss and Surinamese students. The university reserves a number of rooms for international students in residences that outside housing organizations manage. The university has seven academic divisions: dentistry, economics and business, humanities, law, medicine, science, and social and behavioral sciences. The school's academic calendar is semester-based. The primary language of instruction for bachelor’s programs is Dutch, though several English-taught programs are available. Many master's programs are taught in English. Around one-fourth of the University of Amsterdam's research is conducted in one of the institution’s 20 research priority areas, which include infection and immunity, behavioral economics, and private and public European law. Some of the university’s research institutes include the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labour Studies, the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics and the Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy. The university also manages two institutes – one in Athens, Greece, and the other in Saint Petersburg, Russia – that are members of the Dutch Scientific Institutes Abroad network. The institutes support Dutch staff and students who conduct research overseas.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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