| Study mode | Start date | Duration | Fee | Fee per | Year of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Jan, Sep | years: 1 | €17985 | Whole course | 2020 - 2021 |
This one-year (3 term) programme offers progression to the University of Amsterdam. You will study your Foundation programme at our state-of-the-art Centre located at the heart of the University of Amsterdam campus.
This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at the University of Amsterdam. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed placement on a suitable programme of undergraduate study.
This programme lasts nine months. The year is divided into three terms of seven to nine teaching weeks and one reading week. You will undertake up to 26 hours of classroom-based study per week.
This programme includes English and three academic subject modules. English will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects, as well as being taught separately for those who need additional support to develop their English language ability.
This programme offers progression to Year 1 of the following degrees:
- BSc Business Administration
- BSc Economics & Business Economics
- BSc Econometrics and Operations Research
- BSc Actuarial Science
Programme details:
- Course length: 3 terms
- Minimum age: 17+
- Hours per week: up to 26
Dates
- 14 September 2020 - 6 June 2021
- 5 January 2021 - 13 August 2021
Modules
Compulsory modules:
- Economics and Finance
- Business Behaviours
- Skill for Business
- Advanced Mathematics
Entry requirements
Students wishing to progress to BSc Business Administration:
- September start: 5.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element below 4.5
- January start: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element below 5.0
- Strong Maths grades at High School and 40% in the ONCAMPUS Amsterdam Mathematics Entry Test
Students wishing to progress to BSc Economics and Business Economics, BSc Econometrics and Operations Research and BSc Actuarial Science:
- September start: 5.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element below 4.5
- January start: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element below 5.0
- Excellent Maths grades at High School and 60% in the ONCAMPUS Amsterdam Mathematics Entry Test
Location
Amsterdam is ideally located in Europe and is a vibrant creative, cultural and business hub. It was ranked 11th out of 200 cities in Mercer’s 2015 global ‘Quality of Living Survey’.
The primary mode of transport for students is by bicycle. The city of Amsterdam also has various public transportation options available to students. These include the Metro, trams, nightbusses, and ferries.
