Student review [#18545] for Business Administration
at University of Amsterdam - UvA

Amsterdam Business School’s mission is to provide research-based education and I feel like they delivered on that promise. I am very proud of the work I got to do there, which included many case studies, presentations, statistical analysis, and of course, my thesis. I admired and respected my professors and found them to be helpful and open to communication.
I chose to do my Master’s of Business Administration there because Amsterdam is well-known for its international outlook and English language proficiency. It’s a very livable city with a high quality of life and I wanted the opportunity to live and study there. The university has several campuses located across Amsterdam which made getting to know the city easier. One of my highlights from that year was going to lectures at the prestigious Royal Theater Carré and I also took full advantage of their sports facilities such as the gyms, kickboxing classes, and yoga studio.
As far as the program goes, it’s important to know that teachers expect you to be independent and the grading scheme is quite strict. The Dutch educational culture is different from what I was used to in North America, and I had to adapt quickly. Some students may find this cultural change challenging to navigate but overall, you’ll have many opportunities to show critical thinking, participate in group discussions, and share your point of view.
Lastly, I must say that I was very pleased with my student residence and the assistance I got from the housing organization DUWO. I don’t think I would have been able to study in Amsterdam if it weren’t for them, as the rental market is very competitive there.