Practical matters

Practical matters only for new international students

Visa & Permits

Visa information for prospective international students at the University of Amsterdam

Housing

Housing information for prospective international students of the University of Amsterdam

Scholarships

Information on scholarships for prospective international students at the University of Amsterdam.

Health insurance

International students need appropriate health insurance while they study at the University of Amsterdam.

Coming to Amsterdam

Information about Amsterdam for prospective international students at the University of Amsterdam.

Student organisations

Information on student organisations for prospective international student at the University of Amsterdam.

Mandatory Social introduction for International students, Research master students and (Dutch) preparatory students

On Wednesday February 1st 2012 we would like to welcome the new international students and (Dutch) preparatory students for an introduction to the university and the city of Amsterdam

Practical Matters for all new UvA students

Scholarships for Dutch students

More information on studiefinanciering and scholarships for Dutch students (students with a Dutch passport).

Introduction programme for all new (international) master students (Dutch schakelstudenten excluded)

Information on the introduction day of the Graduate School of Communication. This introduction is only for the new international students and Dutch students that do not have to participate in the 'schakelprogramma'.

Academic calendar

Academic calendar of the Graduate School of Communication - 2011-2012

Timetables

On the UvA Timetables website you will find teaching and exam timetables for the study programmes of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

UvA Course Catalogue

In this catalogue you will find information on study programmes and lecturers of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

UvA ID/ MyUvA

Upon arrival at the University of Amsterdam you will receive a student number, with this number you can logon to MyUvA. On this website you will find a information about courses, enrollment, blackboard, etc.

"UvA service point"

On the "UvA service point" website you will find all UvA-facilities for current students.

Service & Information Centre (SIC)

For general information on studying at the UvA you can get in touch with the Service & Information Centre (SIC). Please contact the programme manager of the study programme in question for specific information on application and admissions.

University Sports Centre

Practical matters - University Sports Centre
Graduate School of Communication

CREA, the UvA's cultural student organisation

At CREA you can take courses in many subjects including drama, drawing, painting, video, and music. There is also a bar and a theatre.

MyUvA: personal portal for students

MyUvA provides 'single sign on' access to several digital UvA-services (blackboard, mail, announcements, studyweb)