University of Amsterdam · Netherlands
Ancient Studies
The art, literature, philosophy, history and mythology of Greek and Roman antiquity and its neighbours, studied broadly across place and time, with material culture alongside texts.
- Where
- AmsterdamNetherlands
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 1 May 2027Housing by 1 Apr
- Admission
- Open to all who qualify
- EU/EEA fee
- €2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
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1 December 2026*
Create your Studielink accountYour own planDetails
Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.
Source -
1 April 2027
Deadline if you want UvA Housing (non-selective programmes)Details
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1 May 2027
Final deadline, non-selective programmesHard deadlineDetails
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All dates for this programme (1 more)
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6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.
Source
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
You study the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of the ancient world, from a wide geographical and time perspective. Year one includes Objects in Context, The Classical Canon and a cultural history of the ancient world; later courses cover Mediterranean cultural contact and religion in antiquity, with an excursion abroad in year two. You choose a specialisation in ancient history, archaeology, Ancient Near Eastern Studies including Akkadian, or Latin or Greek for Dutch speakers. The degree is shared with another Amsterdam university, so lecturers and classes come from both, and there is free space for a minor, internship or study abroad. A bachelor's thesis shows interdisciplinary analysis.
What you need
- Full IB Diploma needed (IB courses alone are not accepted); English as an IB exam subject covers the English requirement.
Requirements in full
How places are decided
- No cap: meet the requirements and you are admitted. Apply in Studielink by 1 May (earlier if you want UvA housing) and complete UvA Matching.
Sources (2)
- Ancient Studies at UvA — checked 2026-09-30
- Entry requirements
