Learn how to estimate risks, calculate their financial impact, and mitigate them properly. UvA is the only Dutch university offering both a Bachelor's and Master's in Actuarial Science.

Gain insight into the origins of political systems and themes such as identity and migration, which remain relevant far beyond the time of the Persians, Athenians and Romans.

Excavate and study the material remains of human activity, and research past societies and their importance in today’s world.

Interested in studying and working internationally or starting your own business? In this Bachelor's you will learn everything about international business, strategy, marketing, law and ethics, and human resources.

Combine data science and (business) economic knowledge. Learn how to help organisations use big data to improve performance. A profession that is in rapidly-growing demand on the job market.

Study the use and effects of media in different cultures in Communication Science. Explore current global topics in the communications field and study with students from around the world at UvA Communication Science.

Interested in social sciences and data science? Learn how to code, develop skills to design, create and apply digital technologies to solve real problems in society.

Do you want to understand global cultural differences between people? This study will give you a new perspective on the world and your own position in it.

Learn how to answer economic questions by analysing real data through mathematical and statistical models. Using these models you can help organsiations and businesses with their economic or company policy.

Economics and Business Economics is a very broad programme. Learn to think critically about current, relevant economic issues. Gain insight into how companies are organised and how they operate in their economic context.

Explore the literary, linguistic, and cultural richness of the vast English-speaking world, from its origins to its global expansion.

European Studies provides you with an overview of the politics, economics and law of the European Union (EU), while also introducing you to the continent Europe’s history, literature and culture.

Study the global challenges of today such as climate change, inequality, and the impact of (social) media on culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective.

What's the link between people and their environment? In Human Geography you'll gain the knowledge and skills to address pressing issues, like the impact of climate change on our living environment.

Do you have broad interests? Design your own unique study programme combining sciences, social sciences and humanities. Your interdisciplinary curriculum enables you to address the big questions in science and society!

As a linguist, you will explore both the structure and acquisition of language as well as the diversity of language around the world. Plus, learn and study a new language yourself.

This programme is perfectly suited to students who have a broad interest in contemporary culture, literature, the arts and that are fascinated by philosophical and political questions.

Media and Culture puts the rapidly changing global media landscape centre stage and trains students to position themselves more critically within it, preparing them for a variety of careers.

Media and Information deals with contemporary topics such as mis- and disinformation, surveillance and big data to better understand the digital world that we live in.

Want to learn everything about politics? How communities deal with conflict, migration, economic crises and terrorist threats? Delve into potential solutions to pressing political issues.

Only PPLE College combines the subjects of politics, psychology, law and economics into one unique Bachelor’s programme.

What do people think, feel, want and do? Learn how to use scientific knowledge to understand interpersonal differences, general human behaviour and how to influence it.

Explore sign languages, their structure, acquisition and use from the perspective of a linguist, while learning at least one sign language yourself.

To improve the world, we must understand it first. That's where sociologists shine. Studying sociology gives you a deeper understanding of people, social systems, and how societies work.