A modern university with a rich history, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) traces its roots back to 1632, when the Golden Age school Athenaeum Illustre was established to train students in trade and philosophy. Today, with more than 30,000 students, 5,000 staff and 250 study programs (Bachelor’s and Master’s), many of which are taught in English, and a budget of more than 600 million euros, it is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe. It is a member of the League of European Research Universities and also maintains intensive contact with other leading research universities around the world.
 
Teaching and research at the UvA are conducted at seven faculties: the Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Economics and Business, Law, Science, Medicine and Dentistry, with programs offered in almost every field. Over time, the UvA has risen to international prominence as a research university, gaining an excellent reputation in both fundamental and socially relevant research. The UvA’s thriving doctoral programs provide an excellent foundation for engaging in high-quality teaching and research.
 
The UvA seeks to offer an inspiring international academic environment in which both staff and students can develop their talents optimally. Characterized by a critical, creative and international atmosphere, the UvA has a long tradition of open-mindedness and engagement with social issues, in keeping with the spirit of the city with which it is inextricably linked.

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阿姆斯特丹大学是一个历史丰富的现代化大学。它的发源可追溯到1632年，荷兰黄金时期为教授贸易和哲学而创办的学校Athenaeum Illustre。如今，阿姆斯特丹大学发展已成为拥有超过三万名学生、五千名教职员工、250项以英语教学为主的（本科和硕士）学习科目以及六亿欧元预算资金的欧洲最大的综合性大学之一。它是欧洲研究性大学联盟的成员，同时与世界顶级研究性大学保持着密切的联系。

阿姆斯特丹大学的教学和研究工作分布在七个学院进行：人文学院、社会和行为科学学院、经济学和商学院、法学院、科学院、药学学院和牙科学院，这些学院提供的学科项目几乎涵盖任何领域。随着时间的推移，阿姆斯特丹大学已经跃升为一个国际知名的研究性大学，在基础性研究和社会学研究方面享有盛誉。阿姆斯特丹大学蓬勃发展的博士项目为学生从事高质量的教学和科研工作提供了良好的基础。

阿姆斯特丹大学努力营造一个具有启发性的国际化学术环境，使得老师和学生都能够最佳地发挥他们的聪明才智。这里的学术氛围的特点是具有批判性、创新性以及国际性。阿姆斯特丹大学具有开放性思维和参与社会事务的长期传统，这与大学所在的城市的精神是息息相关的。