General study information

Programme accreditation

International Study Programmes

General Study Information

Levels and degrees

An explanation of the levels of education and accompanying degrees.

Education style, grading, teaching and credits

Which educational style and teaching methods are used at the University of Amsterdam?

Code of Conduct with respect to international students

The Dutch Code of Conduct for universities guarantees proper recruitment, selection and coaching of students from outside the European Union. One of its main goals is to help students obtain the correct visas and residence permits efficiently.

Studying with a disability or chronic illness

What are your options if you plan to study at the University of Amsterdam and have a disability or a chronic condition? What should you know before you enrol? Who can you contact?

Terminology

Click here for an overview of terms and abbreviations used at the UvA.

UvA Start Magazine 2011-2012

The UvA Start magazine contains everything you need to know about coming to and living in Amsterdam.

Request a brochure

You can request information on the UvA's programmes online.

In a number of short films international students take you around the university and the city. See and hear what they have to say.

Student interviews

Read what international students say about studying at the UvA and in Amsterdam.