Amsterdam University College (AUC) is a joint Bachelor (Honours) programme of two major research universities, the University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam.

AUC offers an English taught international liberal arts and sciences programme for excellelent students.

Dutch universities already offer a comprehensive range of excellent Bachelor programmes.

Liberal arts and sciences Bachelor programme

A liberal arts and sciences programme traditionally provides a well-rounded education in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. It is undertaken in a spirit of free inquiry in order to both heighten your awareness of the human and natural world you inhabit and to support your personal development.

The liberal arts and sciences approach of AUC means:

• Opportunities to follow courses on a wide variety of subjects
• Small international classes with personal attention and interaction with lecturers
• Substantial freedom in designing your own study programme
• Support and advice from a personal tutor on planning your study programme
• A focus on far-reaching themes and real-world problems in science and society

The AUC liberal arts and sciences programme is therefore rather different from traditional, single subject, university programmes. In addition to providing depth of knowledge, the AUC programme places particular emphasis on:

• Integrating insights
• Scientific reasoning
• Intercultural competences
• Community engagement
• Academic projects

Bachelor Honour programme in Amsterdam