University
Highlights
ONCAMPUS is proud to work in partnership with
the University of Amsterdam to offer high-quality
university preparation programmes for international
students on the university campus.
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a world-class
centre for research and teaching, and is committed
to helping students think in an original, independentand academic way.

Gain aworld-classeducationin the heart of Amsterdam– one of Europe’s mostvibrant and appealing cities.

Ranked#53

universityin Europe

QS World University Rankings 2024

QS World University Rankings 2023

Gain critical thinkingskills at our25

triple-accredited
business school, oneof the most creative
business environmentsin the world.

in Europe for Economics andEconometrics
QS University European Rankingsby subject 2023

stands for boundless curiosity,
learning, research andinnovation for a better world.

14th

Top Global University

Top

University ofAmsterdam

Member of LERU (League ofEuropean Research Universities),
an exclusive network ofrenowned research universities,including University ofCambridge.

5,000international students andresearchers from over

100 countries

Faculty
Highlights
The University of Amsterdam maintains strong ties with the international world of business,academia and government – ties from which you stand to benefit. Sit in on fascinating
guest lectures from seasoned researchers, policy makers and professionals and have a go
at authentic business cases. The up-to-date theoretical and academic skills you’ll acquire
during your studies will stay with you for your entire career.

Amsterdam Business School (ABS)Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE)
TRIPLE ACCREDITED
The Amsterdam Business School has the Prestigious Triple Crown
Accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), which means that it belongs
to the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
In the third year of your Undergraduate degree, you can either…

Complete a mini-study
programme

Do an internshipStudy abroad

to test your new skills andknowledge in the field

Study a semester abroadat another university fora life-changing experience

to broaden your academic scopein a topic such as philosophy, law
or Chinese culture and language.

Business Hub

An innovative mix oftheory and practiceAccess to Europe’s business hub:the Amsterdam Metropolitan
Area has one of the world’s
highest concentrations ofmultinational companies.

for a thorough understandingof your discipline, making you
a valuable asset to any firm.

Studying a Master’s degree...

Bright career prospects
The legally accredited MScdegrees will open doors to
top business and economics
careers in diverse institutions
and organisations, such as The
World Bank, the IMF, government
agencies and multinationals.

Undergraduate degrees
you can progress to

ONCAMPUS Amsterdam offers comprehensive academic andEnglish language programmes, designed to thoroughly prepare
you for the demands of your chosen degree.

Guaranteed progression

You are guaranteed* a place on these degree programmes when you successfully pass the Undergraduate
Foundation Programme with the entry criteria below.

Economics and Business or Social Sciences pathway
English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.5 - no component less than 6.0
Pass Mark for progression: 60% in academic modules - no module below 40%
BSc Actuarial Science1,2

BSc Business Analytics1,2

Progression Degrees

BSc Econometrics1,2

BSc Economics and Business Economics1
1at least 60% in Maths Module 2
an additional Maths entrance test may be required2

Non-guaranteed progression

This degree has a restricted number of places. You’ll have the opportunity to apply to this programme aspart of the university selection process.
Economics and Business or Social Sciences pathway
English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.5 - no component less than 6.0
Pass Mark for progression: 60% in academic modules - no module below 40%
BSc Business Administration

Additional requirements for selection; selection test

Master’s degrees
you can progress to

Guaranteed progression

You are guaranteed* a place on the corresponding degree programme for the foundation pathway you
study when you successfully pass the Master's Qualifying Programme with the entry criteria below.
MQP pathways
English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.5 - no component less than 6.0
Pass Mark for progression: All credits from university-taught courses and Academic Skills Development module

MSc Accountancy and Control

MSc Data Science and Business Analytics

MSc Business Administration

MSc Economics

MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical FinanceMSc Business Economics

MSc Econometrics*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.

How ONCAMPUS
Works

Our programmes at ONCAMPUS Amsterdam are designed for international students
who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to our university partners.
You will benefit from the support we offer in preparing you to progress to university.

Your route to a degree inAmsterdam

ONCAMPUS Amsterdam offers comprehensive academic and English language programmes of up
to 26 hours a week. They are designed to thoroughly prepare you for the demands of your chosen
degree at the University of Amsterdam.

Pre-University• Academic reading
skills• Obtain an additional yearof study equivalent to13 years of UK study forundergraduate degree• Academic writing
skillsAbout ONCAMPUS• Presentation anddiscussion skills• Listening and notetaking• Demonstrate academic
level to meet university
requirements• Present higher grades inpathway programme thanachieved in high school forundergraduate entry

Expert university
progression support• Expert guidanceon which degree toprogress toYear 1

Progress touniversity degree
3 terms

Improve academic grades
and study skills• One-to-one support
sessions

Undergraduate
FoundationProgramme

Pre-Master's• Faculty visits andmeetings• Learn the study skills
essential for success atuniversity

Outstanding
teaching andsupportHighly trained andqualified multiculturaland multilingual teachingand support staff withexperience of living andworking overseas.
Regular tutorial meetingsto help you gain the skills
necessary to excel atuniversity.
Guidance and support
from our partner
universities with seminars
and workshops madeavailable for you.

A proven trackrecord of success

ONCAMPUS is part ofCambridge Education
Group, one of the leading
university pathway
providers since 1952.
Cambridge Education
Group was the firstprivate institution to offer
university foundation
programmes in 1985,
and today it successfully
prepares thousands ofstudents for top universities
every year.

A trulyinternational
experience

Our programmes
attract students from awide range of countries
and cultures. Our aim
is to create a truly
international environment
to broaden yourexperience and improveyour English language
both inside and outside
the classroom.

Year 3Business and Economics Degrees
Master's degree

Master'sQualifying
Programme• Gain additional researchstudy skills for a Master’sdegree

gives you...

Year 2

Year 1

3 terms

Increase your English
language level

Undergraduate degree

Part of theUniversity fromday oneThe ONCAMPUS centre islocated at the University ofAmsterdam, placing you at
the heart of student life.

You will receive a University
student card, and with it
you will have access to all
the University’s facilities,
clubs and societies while
you study your ONCAMPUS
programme.
The programme staff
organise a comprehensive
induction programmein partnership with theUniversity to help you
meet other students andsettle well into daily life inAmsterdam.

Economics and Business
Master's Degrees

Guide toAmsterdam

The University is conveniently located in the heartof Amsterdam, overlooking the famous canals.
Surrounded by history and culture and within ashort walk of the shops and restaurants in the city
centre, Amsterdam is the perfect base to enrich
your student experience.

Wide variety ofAmsterdam

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Amsterdamhas more than 30 parks,
public gardens and over
100 tree-lined canals

including ice skating,tennis, rowing,aerobics, swimming,dancing, golf andeven skiing.

cinemas within 8 km of
Amsterdam city centre

shopping centres
within 8 km ofcity centre

plus regular local markets
and a wide range ofindependent shops.

including Indian, Thai,
Italian and many more...

on offer at the15

8restaurants
within city centre

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more than 50 world-famous
art galleries & museums,
including the Van Gogh Museum,
Rijksmuseum and the Royal Palace.

is one of the safest
capital cities in Europe

The City ofof the Dutch population
speak English, so it is easy tocommunicate in daily life.

culturalattractions

Population:

800,000+

With 180 different
nationalities, Amsterdam isproudly home to one of thewidest varieties of nationalities
of any city in the world.

Under

30 minutes

to Johan Cruijff ArenA
by bicycle to thehuge sporting stadium

Amsterdamis an ideal
location tostudy & work.

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2 KMMAPThe Social Hub City & West
Standard and Executive

The Social Hub City & West is an example of some of our accommodation;
previously known as The Student Hotel, it is privately owned purpose-built
student accommodation. All rooms are fully furnished with en-suite bathroom,
shared or private kitchen, Wi-Fi and flat screen television with international
channels.
The housing campus has all the facilities you will need as a student and is close
to our centre.

Close tooncampus

Wi-Fi
AccessLaundryRoom

Games Room

Bike
StorageCommunal
Spaces24hour
Security

En-SuiteRooms

Facilities Include:
Bike storage
Room cleaning service
Social and study areas
Laundry RoomFurnished Rooms
Shared Kitchen
Games Room
Wi-FiX