Exchange programmes

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International students

Welcome to the University of Amsterdam's website for prospective international students.

What's it like to live in Amsterdam? In this film, Paul gives you a brief tour of student housing and getting around the city of Amsterdam.

10 reasons to study at the UvA

Just a few of the reasons why you should consider the UvA for your study.

News

Twitter Q&A: Ask us about studying at the UvA

To help students become better informed about choosing a place to study in the Netherlands, the UvA invites all prospective international students to an International Study Question and Answer session.

Universitas 21 Ranking: Dutch universities in top 10

Universitas 21, an international network of research universities including the University of Amsterdam, has presented a new ranking for international higher education. The Netherlands has secured ninth place in the Universitas 21 Ranking.

Student feedback essential for service improvements

In order to optimise services for international students, the UvA is opening the annual International Student Barometer (ISB) survey.

Enrolment and re-enrolment starts Monday 7 May

The enrolment procedure for new and current students starts on Monday, 7 May 2012.

UvA celebrates 380th Dies Natalis

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) celebrated its 380th Dies Natalis (anniversary) on Friday, 6 January 2012. In the opening address, Rector Magnificus Prof. Dymph van den Boom spoke about promoting the distinctive features of Dutch universities. The philosopher Daniel Dennett then gave the Dies Natalis speech titled ‘Curiosity’.

Scholarships awarded to top students from 25 countries

Students representing over 25 countries were awarded the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship for a year of academic study and international experience at the University of Amsterdam.

Study in Holland and Amsterdam

UvA Start Magazine

Click here to download the UvA Start magazine. The guide contains everything you need to know about coming to and living in Amsterdam.

Study in Holland

For more information about life in the Netherlands and the benefits of studying here. (Including a short film.)

What's it like to study in Amsterdam

A film by one of our international students

Pick-up service for new arrivals

The University of Amsterdam offers a pick-up service from Schiphol (Amsterdam airport) on the following days:

Contact us abroad

Meet us in your country

The UvA regularly participates at a number of education fairs worldwide. At these you can get brochures, attend presentations about studying at the UvA, and often talk with a representative from the University who will answer your questions.

UvA representatives abroad

Netherlands Education Support Offices (NESOs), embassies, consulates, Dutch institutes abroad and agencies can help students find information about studying in the Netherlands.

Also refer to

Disclaimer UvA website

UvA Start Magazine 2012-2013

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.