Living and working in Amsterdam

Welfare and student support

Student organisations

Student life

Amsterdam

The city of Amsterdam

As one of the most culturally and intellectually important cities in Western Europe, Amsterdam provides an ideal environment for academic study. This colourful and lively city has a lot to offer students in all disciplines.

Amsterdam neighbourhoods

What are Amsterdam's different neighbourhoods like, and which areas are nice to live in?

Is Amsterdam a safe city?

Amsterdam is a relatively safe city with a pleasant atmosphere which will make you soon feel at home. There are however some precautions you should take when visiting any big city.

UvA map

The UvA is not concentrated on one campus but located in buildings all over Amsterdam. Use the UvA map to view the University's locations.

Panoramic view of Amsterdam

Want to know what Amsterdam looks like?

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.