Student life
Student organisations
Each department has its own student organisation(s). Student organisations are active in a variety of fields: student interests, organising excursions, social activities, book discounts etc. Student organisations often play an important role in department and faculty committees. In addition, there are student sports organisations as well.
In addition there are student unions which represent interests of all students such as ASVA. Student organisations such as AEGEE, and ISN look after the interests of international students. ISN also has a mentor network; if you wish a Dutch fellow student will show you around the UvA and help you get settled.
The organisations that have an English website are listed below.
International Student Network Amsterdam (ISN)
The International Student Network (ISN) is run by Dutch students specifically for international students studying in Amsterdam. ISN aims to facilitate the social and cultural integration of international students in Dutch society, and Amsterdam in particular.
International Student Network
Vendelstraat 2
1012XX Amsterdam
Phone: 020-525 3721