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STUDENT SERVICES Accommodation uva.nl/housing 10 REASONS TO UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM Immigration uva.nl/visa Finances uva.nl/expenses Airport pick-up uva.nl/pickup Insurance uva.nl/insurance A world-class education system, or you can explore the city by bike, discovering Ambassadors uva.nl/ambassadors Partner overview uva.nl/worldmap choose the UvA Founded on a tradition of highly integrated academics, places where no cars, buses or trams can take you. the University of Amsterdam enjoys a global reputation 2018 for cutting-edge research, high-quality teaching and a The city as a campus RANKINGS UvA’s global network The UvA scores highly in international rankings. It is broad range of degree programmes. Our open, tolerant The UvA is comprised of four campuses nestled in If you are interested in coming on exchange to ranked among the top 30 universities in Europe and and international academic tradition dates back to 1632, the city of Amsterdam. Classes are held in quaint old study at the University of Amsterdam, there is the top 100 worldwide. 2019 and continues strongly today thanks to our thriving buildings or in new buildings with state-of-the-art study one essential question you must answer before 1 community of independent thinkers. Now, with more facilities and research labs. On our campuses, traditional you begin: is there an exchange agreement with than 31,000 students, we are considered one of the boundaries dissolve, students and researchers connect, my university? There is a good chance that your best research universities in the world. We strive for disciplines converge, and businesses, governments and RANGE OF ENGLISH COURSES INTERNATIONAL CLASSROOM university is already part of our network of over 330 excellence in teaching and research, and are proud to knowledge institutions collaborate. Both Dutch and international The international composition and partner universities worldwide. But the only way students enroll in, and therefore diversity of the student population (around offer you one of the largest selections of English-taught that you can participate in our exchange programme benefit from, the large selection of 100 nationalities) offers a truly international programmes in continental Europe. study environment. is if we have an official agreement with your home 2English-taught courses. 3 university and if you have been nominated for an Coming on exchange exchange programme by your home university. Your We participate in an extensive network of European and first step in becoming an exchange student is to global partner universities to facilitate student exchanges INTERNATIONAL HISTORY QUALITY OF PRACTICAL check our digital world map at and help you broaden your horizon. If you are an RESEARCH The UvA is LIFE SUPPORT www.uva.nl/worldmap or contact your home characterised Amsterdam is Students ambitious student at one of our partner universities, NETWORKS The UvA in international office to confirm whether your The UvA is an by a tolerant, the capital of are actively we encourage you to participate in a challenging and open-minded numbers university has an agreement with the UvA, and what active member of the Netherlands supported in inspiring academic exchange programme at the UvA. numerous and international 6and is one of 7practical matters the deadlines and application procedures are. 4 5 During your time with us you will learn new analytical 1 academic the world’s such as opening EU-wide and UvA global research tradition dating best places to a bank account, and problem solving skills, embark on interesting back to 1632. I We’re here to help networks, such live, according applying for subjects that may not be offered at your home 4 Top 10 AM to several visas and finding Campuses Incoming exchange students are hosted by one of as the League of university, enhance your interest in global issues and Countries European Research 1632 international accommodation the faculties and will receive academic and personal surveys. in Amsterdam. extend your knowledge of the world. 7 of UvA’s Universities (LERU) Faculties international guidance from the departmental international and of Universitas students 21 (U21). 15 office. You may be allowed to take one course Studying in Amsterdam Summer STUDENT SUPPORT 1 at another faculty, but you are expected to enrol Amsterdam provides an ideal environment for academic Programmes UK Staff of the twelve international offices and of student for a fulltime course load in one department. The services help international students with information, study. As the capital city with a population over 810.000 150+ 2 central international office (part of Student Services) advice and support. inhabitants Amsterdam is the financial, creative and English-taught programmes Germany informs you about and assists you with all kinds of cultural heart of the Netherlands. It is also home to 3 practical matters. More details on the exchange 8 numerous (international) companies, institutions and 330+ China programmes, faculties and practical information is museums. The city boasts beautiful architecture and Exchange partners 4 PRIME LOCATION PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT available at www.uva.nl/exchange. To learn more Amsterdam is well more than 160 canals, lending Amsterdam its unique 4,200+ USA The UvA promotes an International connected for travel about the academic focus points of UvA faculties, interactive teaching style and charming historical ambience. The people of students 5 within Europe and that encourages students Italy please visit www.uva.nl/en/disciplines. Amsterdam are easy going and welcoming to foreigners has excellent links to to develop self-reliance and 31,000+ 6 9the rest of the world. 10independent thinking. since English is the city’s second language. Getting Students France No guts, around is easy using the extensive public transport 7 Spain The City Centre Campus STUDENT LIFE 8 COLOFON DISCLAIMER Australia Dutch language courses intt.uva.nl ‘Exchange Programmes’ is a publication by Student Services, University of No rights can be derived from this publication. Reproduction of this publication Academic calendar International Student Network isn-amsterdam.nl Amsterdam (UvA), May 2017. Editorial address: University of Amsterdam, in whatever form is only permitted with prior consent from the Office of no story 9 Office of International Student Affairs, P.O. Box 15832, 1001 NH Amsterdam. International Student Affairs UvA. Sports usc.uva.nl SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Hungary Culture crea.uva.nl Design and editorial staff: Student Services UvA. Photography: Maarten Schuth, Maartje Strijbis, Pieter Kers. Printing: Hub. Tonnaer. 10 Amsterdam iamsterdam.nl Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June Canada Block 1 of 8 weeks Block 2 of 8 weeks Block 3 of 4 Block 1 of 8 weeks Block 2 of 8 weeks Block 3 of 4 Amsterdam Science Park campus WWW.UVA.NL/EXCHANGE weeks weeks City Centre Campus STUDENT SERVICES Accommodation uva.nl/housing 10 REASONS TO UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM Immigration uva.nl/visa Finances uva.nl/expenses Airport pick-up uva.nl/pickup Insurance uva.nl/insurance A world-class education system, or you can explore the city by bike, discovering Ambassadors uva.nl/ambassadors Partner overview uva.nl/worldmap choose the UvA Founded on a tradition of highly integrated academics, places where no cars, buses or trams can take you. the University of Amsterdam enjoys a global reputation 2018 for cutting-edge research, high-quality teaching and a The city as a campus RANKINGS UvA’s global network The UvA scores highly in international rankings. It is broad range of degree programmes. Our open, tolerant The UvA is comprised of four campuses nestled in If you are interested in coming on exchange to ranked among the top 30 universities in Europe and and international academic tradition dates back to 1632, the city of Amsterdam. Classes are held in quaint old study at the University of Amsterdam, there is the top 100 worldwide. 2019 and continues strongly today thanks to our thriving buildings or in new buildings with state-of-the-art study one essential question you must answer before 1 community of independent thinkers. Now, with more facilities and research labs. On our campuses, traditional you begin: is there an exchange agreement with than 31,000 students, we are considered one of the boundaries dissolve, students and researchers connect, my university? There is a good chance that your best research universities in the world. We strive for disciplines converge, and businesses, governments and RANGE OF ENGLISH COURSES INTERNATIONAL CLASSROOM university is already part of our network of over 330 excellence in teaching and research, and are proud to knowledge institutions collaborate. Both Dutch and international The international composition and partner universities worldwide. But the only way students enroll in, and therefore diversity of the student population (around offer you one of the largest selections of English-taught that you can participate in our exchange programme benefit from, the large selection of 100 nationalities) offers a truly international programmes in continental Europe. study environment. is if we have an official agreement with your home 2English-taught courses. 3 university and if you have been nominated for an Coming on exchange exchange programme by your home university. Your We participate in an extensive network of European and first step in becoming an exchange student is to global partner universities to facilitate student exchanges INTERNATIONAL HISTORY QUALITY OF PRACTICAL check our digital world map at and help you broaden your horizon. If you are an RESEARCH The UvA is LIFE SUPPORT www.uva.nl/worldmap or contact your home characterised Amsterdam is Students ambitious student at one of our partner universities, NETWORKS The UvA in international office to confirm whether your The UvA is an by a tolerant, the capital of are actively we encourage you to participate in a challenging and open-minded numbers university has an agreement with the UvA, and what active member of the Netherlands supported in inspiring academic exchange programme at the UvA.