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Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication ACLC
Bachelor
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Business Administration

During the Bachelor’s in Business Administration you learn about strategy, marketing, finance, management, international business and digital business. You also work on important and current issues related to corporate social responsibility and the application of artificial intelligence (AI). If you are interested in studying and working in an international environment or thinking of starting your own business, then the Bachelor’s in Business Administration might be for you.

Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time

🏆#60 in the QS World University Rankings (2027)
🌍100+ student nationalities
🏙️Amsterdam in top 10 most liveable cities globally

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Numerus fixus for the English track

The English track of the Bachelor’s in Business Administration has a numerus fixus. This means only 650 places are available in the 1st year. To apply, you need to take part in the selection procedure. The application deadline is 15 January. Please note: the Dutch-language track has no numerus fixus and no selection procedure.

Why study Business Administration at the UvA?

Choose your language of instruction: Dutch or English

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Start in Dutch and gradually transition to English, or start directly in English.

Study in an international and safe environment

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You will meet fellow students from all over the globe and be taught by lecturers from diverse backgrounds. Plus, you will study in the heart of Amsterdam, ranked #6 worldwide for quality of living (Mercer’s Quality of Living City Ranking 2024).

Work on current (international) business cases 

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Focus on what matters in today’s business world. Special focus on topics such as entrepreneurship, responsible use of AI, corporate social responsibility and digital business. Turn theory into practice!

Compile your 3rd year

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Study a semester abroad, take a minor, choose from more than 40 elective business courses or take a company internship. For instance, learn AI in the minor Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, set up your own business in the minor Entrepreneurship or spend a semester in Singapore, New York or Melbourne in our exchange programme. The choice is yours.

Study at a top-ranked university

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The University of Amsterdam is consistently ranked among the world’s best universities in global rankings. It ranks in the top 100 of both the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 (#62) and the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#60). (Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and QS World University Rankings 2027).

Is Business Administration for you?

  1. You are fascinated by the international business world and want to know what role businesses play in the economy and how they influence one another. 
  2. You are good at maths and English and enjoy working with fellow students. 
  3. You are good at and enjoy analytical thinking. 
  4. You have an interest in human behaviour.
  5. You are able to formulate your opinions well, and you have an inquisitive and critical attitude.
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Dutch or English?

If you are a Dutch-speaking student, you can also opt for our Dutch-language track. The English-language track and the Dutch-language track of our programme are identical in terms of level and content. If you’re looking for a smoother transition to a fully English-taught programme, the Dutch-language track could be the right choice for you. 

Please note that the English-language track has a numerus fixus, meaning there are a limited number of places available (650) and you have to participate in the selection procedure. The application deadline for the English track is 15 January. The numerus fixus does not apply to the Dutch track and the application deadline for this track is 1 May. 

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Facts & Figures
Degree programme
BSc Business Administration
Type
Regular study programme
Mode
Full-time
Credits
180 ECTS, 36 months
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
RIO code
50897
Location
Roeterseiland campus
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