University of Amsterdam

The history of the University of Amsterdam began roughly four centuries ago, with the establishment of the Athenaeum Illustre in 1632. The Athenaeum was officially recognised as an institution of higher education in 1815 and elevated to university status in 1877. Since then, the University has become a leading institution in the international scientific world, with over 34,000 students, 3,000 PhD researchers, and 6,000 staff members from over one hundred different nationalities.

The university has four open campuses located throughout the city. The Faculty of Science is situated in Amsterdam Science Park, which is a hub for high-quality research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with one of the largest concentrations of academic education and research facilities in Europe.

Amsterdam is the creative and cultural heart of the Netherlands. With around 800,000 inhabitants, it offers all the advantages of a capital city while retaining a welcoming, small-scale feel. Amsterdam boasts beautiful architecture and over 150 canals, which give the city its distinctive shape and atmosphere. It is home to many museums, art galleries, theatres, concert halls, and delightful parks.

Experience the best of both worlds at this university, which provides a rich history and state-of-the-art research facilities. Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's vibrant cultural scene, enjoy leisurely bike rides around the city, and cruise the picturesque canals.
 

How to apply

Your application should include the following:

• Completed application form.
• A personal letter in English describing who you are and why you want to go on exchange.

Call for applications

For exchange studies in the fall semester of 2024 or the academic year of 2024/2025, send your application by February 15, 2024 at 23:59. All relevant documents will be filed.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be registered as a student at Stockholm University in natural sciences. Priority is given to students in biology and chemistry.
• Have at least 15 credits from Stockholm University documented in Ladok by the application deadline. Credits recognized from another institution are not included.
• Have studied for at least one year before departure.
• Be able to have your credits recognized after the exchange. You should agree with the exchange coordinator (or equivalent) at your institution on a preliminary selection of courses that can be credited before applying.
• Intend to obtain a degree from Stockholm University.

Selection criteria

The applications are assessed based on the following criteria:

• Complete application. In the first instance, students who have submitted a complete application on time are nominated. Incomplete application documents and/or supplements are handled if there is space.
• Previous exchange studies. Students who have not participated in exchange studies at Stockholm University before have priority. You cannot be nominated to an institution where you have previously been an exchange student.
• Suitability. We assess your suitability as an ambassador for Stockholm University and your ability to adapt to the foreign environment based on your personal letter.
• Study results. We look at the number of completed credits in the last two years in relation to the number of credits the student has been registered for. If the previous criteria are not sufficient to make a selection, we also look at grades for courses in natural sciences.