Bachelor in Sign Language Linguistics

For Bachelor in Sign Language Linguistics, tuition costs 9,000 USD per year; the deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Sign Language Linguistics at the University of Amsterdam is a 3-year program for students interested in sign languages. It's a Bachelor degree taught in English.

The curriculum covers sign language structure, acquisition, and use, with hands-on learning experiences like acquiring the Sign Language of the Netherlands. Students develop skills to analyze and understand sign languages.

Graduates can pursue careers as linguists, sign language interpreters, or educators, working in educational institutions, research organizations, or community services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing populations.

The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632 and located in the heart of Amsterdam, is one of the Netherlands’ most prestigious research universities. As a large, internationally oriented institution, UvA offers a wide range of programs across faculties such as humanities, social and behavioural sciences, economics and business, science, law, medicine and dentistry. Its metropolitan setting and historic campus combine with modern facilities to support a vibrant academic community.

UvA enrolls tens of thousands of students and provides hundreds of master’s and bachelor’s options, including many English-taught programs and research opportunities across more than 20 priority areas. The university’s strengths include interdisciplinary research institutes, strong international collaborations and a focus on societal impact. Students can access specialized research centres, internships in Amsterdam’s dynamic job market, and study abroad options via established exchange networks.

International applicants benefit from extensive support services, clear admissions guidance and housing assistance through university and partner residences. Studying in Amsterdam offers cultural diversity, excellent public transport and a creative, innovative urban environment. Graduates from UvA move into careers in academia, public service, business and the arts, drawing on the university’s rigorous training, research reputation and global connections.