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Amsterdam University College motivation and study plan
AUC asks applicants to submit its Motivation and Personal Study Plan document after starting the application in Studielink. The document is assessed alongside academic evidence.
Writing format
Motivation and Personal Study Plan in AUC's current template
What to prepare
- 1Use AUC's current template to explain your reasons for seeking its liberal arts and sciences programme.
- 2Describe the subjects you want to explore and how they connect to your proposed study plan.
- 3Support your motivation with learning or activities that show how you work across disciplines.
How to approach the writing
- Choose examples that make the proposed plan credible, even if you expect it to change during university.
- Read every question in the downloaded template before drafting; older templates may differ.
Before you submit
Upload the current PDF through AUC's stated application system. Do not rely on word limits copied from an older admissions year.
Read AUC online application form ↗Official source checked 2026-09-25.