Tuition fees and costs

Paying the tuition fee is an important step in completing your enrolment. Other costs to keep in mind when planning your university budget include housing, living expenses, and learning materials such as books, stationary and a laptop.

Tuition fees

You can calculate your tuition fee for this programme by using the Tuition fee calculator. Please note: the calculator does not work in Safari.

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Study costs

In addition to your tuition fees, you will need to include a number of other study costs in your budget, such as books, stationary, excursions, a laptop or other equipment. These costs vary per programme but academic books and study materials will usually cost you between €50-100 per month.

Laptop

Students are expected to bring their own laptop during the computer lab sessions. Please see the website for current students for up to date programme specific requirements regarding the device.

Laptop requirements

Living costs

Keep in mind that living in Amsterdam also includes costs such as accommodation, food and public transport.

Find out more about living expenses in Amsterdam

Scholarships

The Faculty of Science aims to attract talented students to its international classrooms. It offers several scholarship programmes designed to offer - both Dutch and international - motivated students the opportunity to pursue a Science degree at the University of Amsterdam.

Learn more about our scholarships

Tuition fee payment

Your tuition fee needs to be credited to the UvA's bank account one day before your degree programme starts at the latest.

Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam

Analytical Sciences is a track in the Master's programme Chemistry, a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Chemistry student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.