Before you arrive
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Once you are accepted, you will be asked to finalise your enrolment at the UvA. This is an online process in which you pay your tuition fees (unless youare an exchange student) and take care of final arrangements so that you can legally travel to and stay in Amsterdam.
APPLICATION PROCESS IN 10 STEPS
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The application process is made up of various steps. Watch the video to see how you can apply for a UvA Bachelor’s programme in 10 simple steps.
Want more info? Visit www.uva.nl/application or watch the recording of our Q&A session about admissions.
ARRANGING PRACTICAL MATTERS: WEBINAR
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Watch a recording of our recent webinar and find out more about arranging practical matters when planning to study at the UvA. Discover what you need to arrange in terms of enrolment, housing, visa and more. Want to know more about studying at the UvA?
Check out our other Q&A recordings on this playlist.
FINALISING YOUR ENROLMENT ONLINE
HEALTH INSURANCE
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You will be requested to provide proof of health insurance. Under Dutch law, you are required to have health insurance for the duration of your stay in the Netherlands.
ENTRY VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT
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Depending on your nationality, you will be assisted with the procedures concerning your entry visa and residence permit. Check the UvA website to see whether these procedures apply to you. The residence permits arranged through the UvA are valid for the Schengen area, which means it also allows you to see a large part of Europe without extra visa procedures.
Housing
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Students are advised to start looking for accommodation as early as possible, since affordable housing in Amsterdam is limited. It is also possible to register for housing through the UvA.
Check out our recording of the Q&A session about housing in Amsterdam.
Tuition fees
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Unless you are coming on exchange, you will need to pay tuition fees in order to complete your enrolment. Information on payment deadlines and how to pay is provided during the online process. Exchange students pay tuition fees to their home university.
After you arrive
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Once you’ve arrived in Amsterdam, you can make use of several services during the Arrival Weeks to help you settle in to your new city. These services include help and advice on registering with the municipality, opening a Dutch bank account or arranging your residence permit. You can find us at the Roeterseiland Campus in the main hall of the E-Building (near the standing tables and UvA banner) on 30 and 31 January, as well as 6 and 7 February, between 11:00-14:00. You’re welcome to drop by and we’ll gladly answer any questions you might have. See you there!
Q&A VIDEOS
Watch our Q&A videos to find out everything you need to know about arranging housing in Amsterdam. International students can either find housing on their own or try to find housing through the UvA. UvA student rooms are limited so we strongly advise you to look for housing yourself.
Learn more about the housing options at the UvA.
Or get tips on how to find accommodation in Amsterdam.
Housing
For international students, the UvA has agreements with several housing providers to reserve a limited number of accommodations. Please note that the UvA cannot arrange accommodation for all incoming students. Dutch universities are not allowed to own student housing, which means that students are responsible for arranging accommodation for themselves. Therefore, we strongly recommend to take these two steps at the same time:
Living in Amsterdam
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The amount of money you will need each month largely depends on your lifestyle. You can expect to spend between €900 and €1,400 per month on living expenses. This includes rent but not your tuition fees. Make sure that you can cover all the expenses for your entire stay before you come to Amsterdam. It is very difficult to find additional funding once you’re in the Netherlands.
Finding paid employment can be difficult if you don’t speak Dutch. Depending on your nationality, you may need a work permit if you wish to combine your studies with a job. This permit may severely restrict the number of hours that you can work. It is also important to note that you will need to take out insurance if you work in the Netherlands.