How many universities does Amsterdam have?

Our index lists 3 universities in Amsterdam with 403 study programmes between them, 222 taught in English.

Is Amsterdam affordable for students?

Amsterdam scores 3/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Netherlands spend roughly €978 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Netherlands.

Universities in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has 3 universities in our index, offering 403 study programmes — 222 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability3/10

Safety8/10

Student vibe9/10

English-friendly10/10

Weather5/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Amsterdam offers a vibrant student experience with excellent English proficiency and transport, though it is an expensive city with often grey weather.