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The University of Amsterdam (abbreviated as UvA, Dutch: Universiteit van Amsterdam) is a public research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Established in 1632 by municipal authorities, it is the fourth-oldest academic institution in the Netherlands still in operation.
- 1632, elevated to university status in 1877; 146 years ago
- 42,171 (2022)
- Prof. Geert ten Dam
- Urban
Ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 60 worldwide, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) stands for boundless curiosity – learning, research and innovation for a better world.
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The UvA is a research-intensive university in the heart of Amsterdam, offering over 200 English-taught degree programmes. It ranks 61st in the world and 2nd in the Netherlands in various rankings, and has a diverse and international student body.
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