Living and working in Amsterdam

Welfare and student support

Student organisations

Student life

UvA Facilities

University Library

The University has an extensive University Library.

Computers

The UvA offers a wide range of digital facilities to students, including computers which they can use for free and free email accounts.

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.

University restaurants, bars and canteens

Where to take a break, meet people and have a proper meal at the University

Learning foreign languages

Where can I learn Dutch, English and other languages?

University Sports Centre

Ice skating, tennis, rowing, aerobics, swimming, dancing, golf and even skiing. The USC offers over 50 sports activities at discount rates for UvA students and staff.

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?

Also refer to

Detailed information UvA facilities (Current students website)

In a number of short films, international students show 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 about Amsterdam.