University of Amsterdam · Netherlands
Political Science
Politics beyond governments and parties: how societies function and how to make an impact in communities and the world.
- Where
- AmsterdamNetherlands
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 15 January 2027
- Admission
- Lottery345 places
- EU/EEA fee
- €2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
- Degree
- BSc
- 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.
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15 January 2027
Applications closeHard deadlineDetails
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1 April 2027
Deadline if you want UvA Housing (non-selective programmes)Details
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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
The first phase covers a broad introduction: history of Europe, political thought, public policy and governance, international relations and law and politics, with attention to conflict, cooperation and power. In year two you choose one of five tracks: International Relations, Comparative Politics, Public Policy and Governance, Political Theory or Political Economy, and do a research project. Year three offers electives and a work placement, study abroad, minor or language study, and ends with an independent thesis. Placements have included the UN, EU embassies, think tanks and NGOs, and graduates go into policymaking, journalism and international organisations.
What you need
- Numerus fixus (345 English-track places): apply by 15 January; places go by unweighted lottery. Maths AA SL/HL or AI HL at 4 recommended.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at University of Amsterdam
Full IB Diploma needed (IB courses alone are not accepted); English as an IB exam subject covers the English requirement.
How places are decided
- Numerus fixus: 345 English-track places, allocated by an unweighted lottery among eligible applicants. Apply in Studielink by 15 Jan 2027.
Sources (2)
- Political Science at UvA — checked 2026-09-30
- IB applicants at UvA
