University of Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Founded 1632
Overview
The University of Amsterdam is a public research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Established in 1632 by municipal authorities, it is the fourth-oldest academic institution in the Netherlands still in operation.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1632Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | AmsterdamSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 41,000 (2023)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 6,200 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | uva.nl (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Edsger W. Dijkstra (opens in a new tab)Dutch computer scientist (1930–2002)
- Max Euwe (opens in a new tab)Dutch chess player and mathematician
- Charles Michel (opens in a new tab)Belgian politician, former Prime Minister of Belgium, President of the European Council (born 1975)
- Frits Zernike (opens in a new tab)Dutch physicist (1888–1966)
- Christiaan Eijkman (opens in a new tab)Dutch physician (1858–1930)
- Tobias Asser (opens in a new tab)Dutch lawyer and legal scholar (1838-1913)
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