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Accommodation
As in other major cities, the demand for housing in Amsterdam is extremely high. Student housing comes in short supply and can be quite expensive. Read all about the possibilities for finding a room and the assistance that the university can offer.
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General
Climate, clothes and electricity
What is the Dutch climate like? What kind of clothes should I bring? And can I use my electrical applicances from home?
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International students website (Nuffic)
Nuffic (Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education) has a website with general information on studying in the Netherlands.
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Transport
Bike riding
Bikes are the favourite means of transport in the Netherlands. The UvA has a special bike rental scheme specifically for international students.
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Public transport
The Netherlands has an excellent public transport system. You can get almost anywhere you want on the train, bus, or tram.
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Work
Working in the Netherlands
As an international student it might be difficult to find a job in the Netherlands. Students from non-EU countries first need a work permit before they can work legally.
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Student films
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.
