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The Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632, has a strong historical bond with the city of Amsterdam. Nowadays studying at the UvA means having one of the world’s most fascinating cities as a campus because the university buildings are scattered all over the city. With over 24,000 students, including more than 2,500 international students and researchers, the UvA is one of the four ‘classical’ comprehensive universities in the Netherlands. This means that it offers a very wide range of programmes. There are seven major faculties, teaching Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Medicine, Dentistry and Sciences. In order to attract some of the best students around the world, the UvA has developed strong mainstream academic programs in English, taught by distinguished faculties.
The UvA has established bilateral agreements with a large number of other universities all over the world. The office of International Student Affairs oversees and co-ordinates all student exchanges within these bilateral agreements.
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Academic Calendar |
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Semester 1: Early September to Early February
Semester 2: Mid February to Late June
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Curriculum Structure |
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The UvA uses European Community Course Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Full study workload: 30 ECTS per semester. Most courses are either 5 or 10 ECTS. Number of hours per week: 2-3 hours per course. Number of weeks per term: 18-20 per semester. The UvA credit system is based on “student workload”. Student workload not only involves lectures and seminars, but also self study. The Dutch grading system scale is from 1 to 10. A “6” means “sufficient”. Students hardly ever receive a 10. All other academic information varies depending on the program in which the student is enrolled.
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Medium of Instruction for Classes |
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English (Dutch spoken classes only available to students who are fluent in Dutch)
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Faculties/Schools |
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- Economics and Business
- Humanities
- Medicine
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Science
- Law
- Dentistry
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Restrictions for Exchange Students |
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Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.
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NUS Application Deadline |
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Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.
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Housing Options |
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International students are housed in student rooms / apartments. Student housing is scattered all over town. The International Office arranges (and guarantees!) housing for exchange students who participate in exchange programs within the bilateral agreement.
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Consular/Visa Regulation |
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Please note that as of AY11/12 Semester 2 the visa application (entry visa and/or residence permit) fee has been increased to 600 Euros. Please ensure that you can bear this cost before applying for SEP in the Netherlands.
The Dutch government requires every non-EU/EEA student who is studying for three months or more apply for a residence permit in order to legally stay in the Netherlands. Depending on student's nationality, they may also need to get a visa (MVV in Dutch) to enter the country. Both the visa and residence permit must be applied for through the University.
The University of Amsterdam is required to inform the Immigration and Naturalisation Department (IND) about the registration duration of enrolled international students. Therefore, if you do not apply for a residence permit and are staying for longer than three months, the IND will know that you are in the Netherlands illegally. Registrations at the UvA will not be activated unless you have applied for a residence permit.
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Health/Medical Insurance |
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You are required to have appropriate health insurance for the duration of your stay in the Netherlands. You are also advised to take out an appropriate general third-party insurance (liability insurance). For non-EEA/EU students requesting a residence permit through the UvA, liability insurance is mandatory
Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.
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Estimated Monthly Living Expenses |
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Breakdown of Costs |
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Accommodation |
300 - 600 |
Food |
300 |
Transport |
100 |
Insurance |
50 |
Others (Entertainment, clothes) |
100 |
Monthly Estimate |
850 - 1,150 |
Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.
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Useful Links |
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Universal Currency Converter:
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Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.
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