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Welcome to the Bachelor's Week
5 - 12 March 2022 | Discover your Bachelor's at the UvA
Interested in doing your Bachelor's in Amsterdam? Explore your options and find out which programme suits you best. You can register for live Meet & Ask sessions, watch our videos to find out more about admissions, housing and living in Amsterdam, and read student blogs with tips and ideas for your studies at the UvA.
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Applying to the UvA
Have you found a programme that you like and are you wondering how to apply? We'll give you some tips and tricks on how to navigate the admissions process at the UvA. -
Living in Amsterdam
Wondering what student life is like outside your studies? Find out more about Amsterdam neighbourhoods, how to get around, and how much it costs to live in Amsterdam. -
Housing
When moving to another country for your studies, it's important to find housing - especially in a large city such as Amsterdam.
Upcoming events
Study in Amsterdam Week (25-30 October)
Want to know what it's like to be an international student in Amsterdam? From 25-30 October you can ask your questions during our online Meet & Ask sessions with staff and current international students about admissions, housing, student life in Amsterdam and the Dutch Education Style.
Experience Days
Take a deep dive into your preferred programme and find out whether it's the right fit. From 22 November - 3 December you will get a taste of what the programme is like and experience the UvA for yourself, for example by following an actual online lecture. Leave your details and we contact you when registration opens, as well as informing you of other news and events.
Video series: current students answer your UvA questions
Hi, I’m Julia! I’m a Media and Culture student and I’m American and Polish. Got questions about studying at the UvA? Get in touch via our chat tool.
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Vlog + blog series: tips from international UvA students
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Vlog: How to find housing in Amsterdam
Want to know more about finding accommodation in Amsterdam? International student ambassador Michael shares his experiences and tips. -
Amsterdam A-Z
This blogpost, by current student Emilia, explores everything Amsterdam has to offer from A-Z. Find out more about national holidays, where to do your groceries, what the Dutch lifestyle is like and much more. -
Amsterdam on a student budget
Want to learn some simple tricks for how to survive on a budget while studying in Amsterdam? This blogpost by Veronika includes some great tips for enjoying Amsterdam on a student budget. -
Vlog: Why I came to study in Amsterdam
My name is Oisín and I am 18 years old coming from Dublin, Ireland. I worked as a lifeguard for a year before deciding to move to Amsterdam. I love traveling and have even reached the summit of Mt.Kilimanjaro so I am ... -
5 Tips on How to Find Housing in Amsterdam
As prospective students, you all have one big question - how to find a place to live? So in this post, Bachelor's student Michael, will give you five helpful tips. -
Moving to the Netherlands but don't speak Dutch? Read this!
Hi, I'm Anna, a Master's student from the USA. While your classes will be in English, you might wonder what it's like to live in a Dutch-speaking country without speaking Dutch. I did too, and I have a few tips. -
Vlog: My first week of classes
My name’s Anna, I’m 23, and I’m from the US! Over the next two years I’ll be getting a Master’s in Forensic Science. I’m super excited to show you my first week of classes at the UvA and my experiences exploring ... -
How to navigate the Dutch grading system
Hi I'm Julia, a Bachelor's student at the UvA. When considering UvA studies, you might be a bit confused by the Dutch grading system - trust me, we all are. This blog post will explain how it works.