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Jessica Bogas graduated in

International Relations at the

University of Amsterdam:

“I was impressed by the level of dis-course and the small scale quality of my course and the programme itself”


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Contents

The University and its surroundings 4University of Amsterdam 4

The city 5

Studying in an international environment 6

Career prospects 6

Study programmes 7Undergraduate Programmes 7

Certifi cate programmes 7

Bachelor’s programmes 7

Graduate Programmes 7

Master’s programmes 7

From regular to advanced 7

Other Programmes 8

Summer programmes 8

Exchange programmes 8

English language requirements 8

The academic year 8

Credit system 8

Grading system 9

Educational style 9

Teaching 9

Language courses 9

Application and admissions procedures 10

Deadlines 10

Financial matters 10

Financial aid 11

International Study Programmes (taught in English) 12

Practical matters 16Student identity card 16

Visa 16

Residence permit 16

Housing 16

Insurance 16

Living expenses 17

Working while studying 17

Working after graduation 17

Student facilities 18Service and Information Centre 18

Student organisations 18

International Student Network

Amsterdam 18

Health and well-being 18

Students with a disability 18

Computer facilities 19

Libraries 19

Media Library 19

CREA 19

University Sports Centre 19

University restaurants 19

Useful addresses 20



University of Amsterdam

A modern university with a rich history, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) traces its roots back to 1632, when the Amsterdam city council founded the so-called Athenaeum Illustre to train students in Trade and Philosophy. Until the nineteenth century, the Athenaeum Illustre remained a small institution with no more than 250 students and eight professors. In 1877, it was renamed the University of Amsterdam and granted the right to confer the highest educational degrees. The UvA is now one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe, with seven faculties and more than 27,000 students and 5,000 staff members.

The UvA currently offers the largest number of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in the Netherlands, with well over 170 Master’s programmes covering nearly every academic discipline, from Accountancy and Control to Theatre Studies and everything in between. Many of the Master’s programmes are taught in English. The UvA is thus able to attract a large number of international students and as such has a hetero-geneous student body in which countless nationalities are represented.

The wide range of academic programmes and courses available to choose from also means that students

can tailor their studies to suit their personal ambitions and talents. The UvA further ensures that students get the best support both during and after their studies through extensive academic and career counselling.

A research universityThe UvA prides itself on being a research university. Many of its Master’s programmes directly refl ect leading research in a given fi eld of study, thus exposing students to groundbreaking research during their studies. Research Master’s programmes are offered in nearly every discipline. The Research Master’s programmes are designed specifi cally to prepare students for PhD research or a research career in an academic or non-academic environment. The research activities at the UvA have a broad signifi cance extending beyond the confi nes of the academic community. The research fi ndings are also – and in fact, especially – meant to benefi t society at large. At the same time the problems and issues affecting society provide the impetus for the scientifi c studies. The close proximity of cultural and scientifi c institutes, such as the Maison Descartes, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), the Goethe Institute, SARA Computing and Network Services and the International

The University and

its surroundings



Information Centre and Archives for the Women’s Movement (IIAV), further facilitates and enriches research and independent study.

The UvA also benefi ts from its membership in the League of European Research Universities (LERU). This European association of leading research universities was founded to strengthen the position of European universities in the arena of international scientifi c research.

A metropolitan university The UvA is inextricably linked with the city of Amsterdam. Its seven faculties – the Faculty of Economics and Business, the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Medicine (AMC-UvA), the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Dentistry (ACTA), a joint undertaking with the VU University Amsterdam – represent a network with branches throughout the city.

The majority of the UvA’s arts and social science programmes are housed in the city centre, along with a large number of facilities, including the University Library, the Special Collections Library and the Zoological Museum Amsterdam. Many of the faculties are housed in characteristic old buildings – along a canal, on an avenue or bordering on an inner

courtyard. Most of the science programmes are based just outside the city centre, in the newly developed Science Park Amsterdam in the Watergraafsmeer district. Science Park Amsterdam brings together a dynamic mix of educational institutes, research institutes and knowledge-based enterprises in an inspiring collaborative environment. With the faculties spread across the city in this way, Amsterdam itself can be said to be the UvA’s true campus.

RankingsIn the 2007 THES-QS World University Rankings, the UvA was ranked 48th, thus becoming the fi rst Dutch university to be included in the top 50. Several disciplines taught at the UvA have also done well in more specifi c quality rankings. High scores were achieved, for example, in the Centre for Higher Education’s (CHE) 2007 Ranking of Excellent European Graduate Programmes, a league table for programmes in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.

The city

Amsterdam, famous for its historical buildings and canals, is a multi-faceted city bustling with knowledge, commerce, creativity and innovation. The tolerant atmosphere and the

open-mindedness of its inhabitants form an inviting setting for scientists, entrepreneurs and artists alike. They frequently work together, inspiring and stimulating one another, with surprising discoveries, enterprises and creations as the result. It is this dynamic and challenging environment that attracts many national and international students to the city.

The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is an exuberant small-scale metropolis where you quickly feel safe and welcome. The city of Rembrandt van Rijn, H.P. Berlage, Anne Frank and Johan Cruyff, it has a unique cultural and intellectual life. Countless museums, festivals and artistic groups stage exhibitions and performances all year round. In 2007 Amsterdam was deemed one of the top 15 cities worldwide in terms of quality of living. And with Schiphol, one of Europe’s major airports, a mere 20 minutes away, the world is just around the corner.

Named after the Amstel River, Amsterdam expanded rapidly from the thirteenth century onwards due to a thriving maritime industry, to become the largest city of the Netherlands in 1500. During the seventeenth century, the so-called Dutch Golden Age, it grew into one of the wealthiest and most powerful cities in the world. It was then that its famous crescent-shaped canals were built. With its



tradition of intellectual tolerance, Amsterdam attracted scholars and writers from abroad who were unable to fi nd the same level of freedom in their own countries. Baruch Spinoza and René Descartes fl ourished here, alongside Dutch painters, poets and scientists such as Johannes Vermeer, Constantijn Huygens and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. Intellectual and cultural curiosity have prevailed in the Netherlands ever since.

This same rich and diverse culture can be found in Amsterdam today, amid a more modern climate of forward-thinking professionalism. Education has always played a vital role in the development of Dutch culture. The UvA, as one of the largest centres of study and research in the Netherlands, continues to be one of its key players.

Studying in an international environment

In an effort to create an international environment in which learning and creativity can fl ourish, the UvA has always encouraged international cooperation. It attracts students from all over the world, and presently has more than 2,500 international students and researchers from over 100 countries among its ranks. The UvA currently has one of the largest numbers of international study

programmes of any university in Europe.

Most classes at the Master’s level include students with different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. In an era of globalisation and an increasingly international labour market, such an environment helps to prepare students for their future careers. It also allows faculties to seek international standards of excellence. The curriculum is constantly being developed, and today comprises more than 80 study programmes taught entirely in English. As well as developing new programmes, the UvA constantly strives to improve the quality and effi ciency of existing programmes.

Career prospects

The research-oriented and metropolitan UvA could have no better home than the centre of cultural, scientifi c and international business activity that is Amsterdam. Students have ready access to a network of businesses and agencies related to their academic programme. Internship placements are therefore easy to fi nd. The UvA maintains excellent relations with numerous regional, national and international businesses and organisations such as the Rijksmuseum, De Nederlandsche Bank, Philips, Heineken and KLM.

Amsterdam University CollegeAmsterdam University College (AUC) will open its doors in September 2009. AUC will offer a top quality (Honours), broad (interdisciplinary), internationally oriented Bachelor’s programme in the liberal arts and sciences. Taught in English, the programme will target excellent students from both within and outside the Netherlands. AUC is a joint initiative of the University of Amsterdam and the VU University Amsterdam.www.auc.nl

Jessica Bogas (26) from CanadaAlumnus, International Relations

After having completed my BA degree in International Relations at the University of British

Columbia in Vancouver, I decided to continue my studies and complete my Master’s degree at

the University of Amsterdam. As someone who benefi ts from dual citizenship, I had always

wanted to live and study in Europe and Amsterdam was a natural choice. During my Bachelor’s

programme, I developed a strong interest in the fi eld of Political Science, specifi cally in

International Relations. Over the course of my studies at the UvA, I was able to deepen my

knowledge of the subject area and explore aspects of the discipline that were of interest to

me. I had a great deal of freedom to select courses, as well as a research topic for my MSc

thesis. I was impressed by the level of discourse and the small-scale quality of my courses and

the programme itself. I graduated from the programme with distinction and continue to be

inspired by the fi eld of Political Science. I believe that this speaks well of the high quality of the

programme and its teaching staff.



Undergraduate Programmes

Certifi cate programmesThese non-degree programmes, comprising electives, are designed for students who have successfully completed two years of academic training in a relevant fi eld. All certifi cate students receive an offi cial transcript indicating the courses taken and the credits and grades obtained. Students can enrol in certifi cate programmes for one semester or for a full year.

Bachelor’s programmesA Bachelor’s programme is a three-year study programme leading to a Bachelor’s degree. Students with qualifi cations equivalent to the Dutch university preparatory education (VWO) can apply for this programme. This starting level is equivalent to that of other Western European countries, but usually one or two years more advanced than in most countries outside Western Europe. At the UvA, the only Bachelor’s programme taught entirely in English is the BSc in Economics and Business. All other Bachelor’s programmes are taught in Dutch.

Studying in DutchStudents with foreign qualifi cations wishing to enrol in an undergraduate programme taught in Dutch can visit www.uva.nl/education for

more information about the options available and regulations.www.uva.nl/education

Graduate Programmes

Master’s programmesThe UvA has more than 170 Master’s programmes, several of which are unique in the Netherlands and some of which are renowned around the world. The Master’s programmes cover a diverse range of subject areas, ranging from Labour Law and Environmental Law to Forensic Science, from Mathematical Physics to Gender, Sexuality and Society, from Urban Studies to Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image, and from Cultural Analysis to Business Economics. More than 80 of these programmes are taught entirely in English.

From regular to advancedIn addition to regular Master’s programmes, the UvA offers Research, Professional, Advanced and Executive Master’s programmes. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Programmes’)

Research Master’s programmesResearch Master’s programmes prepare students for a career in research or pursuing a PhD. The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant fi eld. The level of

Bachelor’s degree must be comparable to that of a Dutch Bachelor’s degree. Students are also selected on the basis of motivation, research skills and previous academic results. A Research Master’s pro-gramme takes two years. Students with a previous Master’s degree may be allowed to complete the programme in a shorter period.

Professional Master’s programmesProfessional Master’s programmes are extended Master’s programmes that last from one-and-a-half to two years and are designed to combine in-depth theoretical knowledge with practice-based learning. The theory that students acquire is put into practice during a three-to-six-month internship. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates receive a Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline.

Advanced Master’s programmesAdvanced Master’s programmes last one year and are intended for specifi c groups of professionals who already have a Master’s degree but who are seeking to extend their knowledge of a specifi c discipline. Students with a Bachelor’s degree and several years of relevant work experience can also apply. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates receive a Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline.

Study programmes



Executive Master’s programmesExecutive Master’s programmes are similar to Advanced Master’s pro-grammes and also last for one year. They are designed for specifi c groups of professionals who already hold a Master’s degree and usually have either experience in management or ambitions in that direction. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates receive an additional Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline.

Other Programmes

Summer programmesEach year the university offers a range of summer programmes in the fi elds of law, the social and behavioural sciences, medicine and cognitive science. www.uva.nl/summerprogrammes

Exchange programmesAll the programmes described in this brochure are open to fee-paying students already enrolled at the University of Amsterdam. Students already registered in a degree programme at a foreign university can also take courses at the UvA. In that case, they participate in what is known as an ‘academic exchange’.Exchange students attend the UvA for a limited period of time (one academic year or one semester), while remaining registered at their home university. They attend the

UvA within the context of an exchange programme, such as ERASMUS, TEMPUS or ISEP, or of a bilateral agreement between their home university and the UvA.Exchange students do not receive an academic degree or diploma from the UvA, but they are issued an offi cial transcript. Credits received at the UvA should be transferable to their home university. Their home university confers the university degree.

PhD programmes Both Dutch and international students can enrol in PhD programmes at the University of Amsterdam. Several specifi c PhD programmes are offered entirely in English. International candidates must have an academic qualifi cation equivalent to a Dutch Master’s degree.www.uva.nl/phd

English language requirementsAll of the international study programmes at the UvA are taught entirely in English, with the exception of the MA programmes in Modern European Languages, which are conducted in their language of study. Non-native English speakers must have a minimum level of profi ciency in English. Please note that some schools or institutes require higher test scores than others. Scores from the following tests are accepted:

■ TOEFL■ IELTS (academic module) ■ Cambridge International

Examinations.Please note that some departments or programmes do not accept some of these test scores. For more detailed information about the English language requirements per study programme, visit: www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Application and

accreditation’ or ‘Study programmes’)

The academic yearThe academic year of the UvA runs from 1 September to mid-July and is divided into two semesters of 21 weeks each. The fi rst semester runs from early September to early February, the second from early February to mid-July. The duration of individual programmes can be found in the specifi c programme descriptions.www.uva.nl/isp

Credit systemSemesters are composed of units called courses. Each course yields 5 to 10 ECTS credits, in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This makes it possible to transfer credits more easily between European academic institutions. A full-time study for one academic year yields 60 credits, corresponding to 1,680 hours of study.

Trude van Aalst (22) from the NetherlandsStudent in Accountancy and Control

I chose to do the Accountancy track of the Master’s programme in Accountancy and Control

because during my Bachelor in Economics and Business, it became clear that my interest lies

with accountancy. I became interested in the work of an accountant, how an accountant is

involved in an organisation and how you can mean something for society as an accountant.

The Master’s programme in Accountancy and Control is a specialisation of the accountancy

track. In-depth cases are handled, greater insight into the choices an accountant has to make

is offered and practicing accountants share their experiences. Through different courses such

as auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or internal control, you become

specialised in accountancy. As for my future, I have signed a contract with an accountancy

fi rm. I will start there as assistant accountant in September and at the same time I will start the

post-Master in Accountancy at the Amsterdam Business School of the UvA. This means that I

will work for four days and study for one day to become a registered accountant.



Grading system

Grading system

10 excellent

9 very good

8 good

7 satisfactory (above average)

6 pass

1 to 5 fail

Educational styleStudents from some non-European countries may notice a considerable difference between the style of education in their own country and that in Europe. The European educational system allocates students a high degree of individual respons-ibility, while at the same time encouraging them to develop an independent and critical way of thinking. This academic environment will be part of the challenge students need to meet when they follow a programme at the UvA. Study programmes comprise a number of courses and generally conclude with a thesis. Depending on the course, classes meet once or twice a week in sessions of two or three hours each. Dutch and international students are present in most classes.

Core courses and electives Most certifi cate and Master’s programmes include a number of core courses, which are compulsory, and a number of electives, which the

students can choose themselves. Students enrolled in one of the international study programmes can also take courses in other academic disciplines or programmes at the UvA, provided there is still room and the student meets the entrance requirements.

Teaching Students at the UvA will be exposed to diverse teaching methods. Assessment for participation in a course can be based on a written examination, a test, a paper or a combination of all three.

TutorialsDuring tutorials or seminars students discuss subject matter, do assignments and write papers as well as practice their presentation skills.

Practical trainingPractical training forms part of the curriculum of some programmes. During practical training the emphasis is on doing assignments rather than reading academic texts. In Chemistry or Physics, the assignments can take the form of laboratory experiments, while in Dentistry or Medicine students may copy or actually perform medical procedures. Practical training can also involve computer work.

FieldworkIn some programmes students conduct fi eldwork. Students go into

the fi eld in order to examine their object of study in its natural environ-ment or to gather research data.

PlagiarismIt is forbidden to copy material from websites, encyclopaedias, books or other sources without giving full credit to the original authors. If you do so, you are committing plagiarism. Plagiarism can result in the loss of credits or even suspension, and can seriously jeopardise your academic future or other career prospects. Papers may be electronically screened for plagiarism. Please familiarise yourself with the UvA’s Regulations Governing Fraud and Plagiarism for UvA Students, and contact your programme coordinator if you have any questions on this matter.

Language courses

English language coursesVarious courses are available at UvA Talen, the independent language centre of the UvA, for students wishing to improve their English. English skills courses are offered at four different levels, from elementary to advanced. Individual courses focus on speaking, writing and presentation skills, including writing academic papers in English and preparing essays in English for lectures and tutorials. www.uvatalen.nl


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Dutch language coursesThe UvA’s Institute for Dutch as a Second Language (INTT) offers Dutch language courses at six different levels, from absolute beginners to advanced. Before the start of the academic year, there are intensive three-week summer courses, involving 48 hours of classes in total. Extensive day and evening courses (36 hours in total) are also organised at all six levels throughout the year. To be sure of a place, you are advised to apply at least two months before the starting date. www.hum.uva.nl/intt

Student Language Exchange AmsterdamAre you interested in learning Dutch and meeting Dutch students? If so, check out the Student Language Exchange website atwww.sle-amsterdam.nl

The main goal of this online forum, a joint initiative of the International Student Network and the ASVA student union, is to foster language exchange between Dutch and international students at the UvA and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam. In this way, in an informal setting international students can learn Dutch from Dutch students who also want to improve their skills in another language.

Application and admissions procedures Application forms can either be down-loaded from programme websites or ordered online (some programmes, such as the Graduate School for Humanities, have online application systems). Completed application forms should be sent directly to the pro-gramme managers or institutes as indi-cated on the website. The programme managers or institutes should be contacted for all further information regarding application and admissions. Please note that some study pro-grammes charge an application fee.www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Application and

accreditation’)

Native English speakers with a degree from one of the following countries are exempted from taking an English language profi ciency test: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

DeadlinesThe deadlines for application vary per programme. Since the application procedure and possible visa procedures can take quite a long time, it is strongly recommended to begin the application procedure well in advance. Early registration also increases the chances of fi nding suitable accommodation. www.uva.nl/isp (see specifi c programme

information)

Financial mattersPlease note that some programmes, such as the certifi cate, Advanced Master’s and Executive Master’s programmes, are not funded by the Dutch government. As a result, tuition fees for these programmes are generally substantially higher than the regular legal tuition fee. The same fee is applicable to all students regardless of their nationality.

Students from EU/EEA countries, Suriname and SwitzerlandMost international study program-mes are fi nanced by the Dutch government. Students under the age of 30 from one of the EU/EEA countries or from Suriname and Switzerland pay the regular national tuition fee for these programmes. Students from non-EU/EEA countriesGovernment funding for students from non-EU/EEA countries, with the exception of Switzerland, is no longer available as of the academic year 2008-2009. Tuition fees for these students is therefore now consider-ably higher. The UvA has established a scholarship programme, known as the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS), specifi cally designed to offer talented and hard-working non-EU/EEA students the opportunity to pursue a degree at the UvA. www.uva.nl/ams

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Financial aidIn addition to the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships, numerous other scholarships are also available. Please note that, in some cases, students can make use of the Dutch government system of student grants and loans (studiefi nanciering).www.uva.nl/scholarships

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For more information, visit www.uva.nl/scholarships. For further queries about scholarships, loans and other forms of fi nancial aid, you can also contact the Financial Aid Offi ce of the UvA’s Student Affairs department, email:fi [email protected]

Cooperation with the Hogeschool van AmsterdamThe UvA cooperates closely with the Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA), a university of applied sciences located in the same city. With some 30,000 students, the HvA is one of the largest institutes of professional education in the Netherlands. It offers a number of Bachelor’s programmes taught entirely in English as well as one Master’s degree programme in Occupational Therapy.www.hva.nl

Balazs Boross (27) from HungaryStudent of Gender, Sexuality and Society

I obtained my MA degrees in Budapest. As I felt I was not ‘complete’, I chose to continue my

studies at University of Amsterdam. I wanted to experience the challenge of living in a foreign

country, and as I had previously visited the Netherlands, I found that Amsterdam with its

openness and multicultural environment would be the best choice. During my earlier studies

I dealt with ethnicity and migration in a ‘classical’ anthropological context. I wanted to explore

new areas and learn more about social constructs. So the Master in Gender, Sexuality and

Society was a good choice. The Master’s programme provided me with a core introduction to

the diverse approaches to gender and sexuality and the discussions in class helped me to fi nd

my place in the different viewpoints. I liked the open atmosphere of the classes, and the

continuous cooperation between students and members of staff. The courses are challenging

and there are numerous facilities you can use while preparing for classes. I especially like it that

the students are encouraged to conduct research individually.



International Study Programmes (taught in English)Programmes Duration Annual tuition fee**

Non-EEA EEA

Humanities

Undergraduate certifi cate programmes

Humanities 1 sem-1 year € 9,000 € 9,000

Master’s programmes (MA) Track of*:

American Studies MA in History 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Artistic Research MA in Art History 1.5 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Discourse and Argumentation Studies MA in Philosophy 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Dutch Art in European Context MA in Art History 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

English Language and Culture 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

European Studies 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Film Studies MA in Media and Culture 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

General Linguistics 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Hebrew Language and Culture 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Musicology 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

New Media MA in Media and Culture 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Philosophy 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Religious Studies, tracks in: 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

■ Bibles and Cultures

■ Jewish Cultures

■ Mysticism and Western Esotericism

■ General track

Slavonic Languages and Cultures 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Theatre Studies 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Professional Master’s programmes (MA)

Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image 1.5 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Erasmus Mundus programmes (MA)

International Performance Research*** MA in Theatre Studies (UvA) 1.5 years web web

Research Master’s programmes (MA)

Cultural Analysis 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Linguistics 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Literary Studies 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Media Studies 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Philosophy 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Religious Studies 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Rhetoric, Argumentation Theory and Philosophy 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

PhD programmes

Cultural Analysis 3 years € 8,000 € 8,000

Law


Law 1 sem web web

Master’s programmes (LLM) Track of*:

European Private Law LLM in Private Law 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

International and European Law, tracks in: 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

■ European Union Law

■ European Union Business Law

■ International Criminal Law

■ International Trade and Investment Law

■ Public International Law

Research Master’s programmes (LLM)

Public International Law 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Medicine

Master’s programmes (MSc)

Medical Informatics 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565



Programmes Duration Annual tuition fee**

Non-EEA EEA

Social and Behavioural Sciences


Social Sciences 1 sem - 1 year € 9,000 € 9,000

Geography, Planning and International Development Studies

1 sem - 1 year € 9,000

€ 9,000

Communication Sciences 1 sem - 1 year € 9,000 € 9,000

Law, Culture and Society 1 sem € 5,520 € 5,520

Pedagogical and Educational Sciences 1 sem - 1 year web web

Psychology 1 sem - 1 year web web

Master’s programmes (MSc) Track of*:

Children’s Rights MSc in Anthropology, Educa-tional Sciences or International Development Studies

1 year € 9,000

€ 1,565

Comparative Labour and Organisation Studies MSc in Sociology 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Confl ict Resolution and Governance MSc in Political Science 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Contemporary Asian Studies 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

European Communication Studies MSc in Communication Sciences 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Gender, Sexuality and Society MSc in Sociology, Political Science or Anthropology

1 year € 9,000

€ 1,565

International Development Studies 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

International Relations MSc in Political Science 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Migration and Ethnic Studies MSc in Sociology or Anthropology

1 year € 9,000

€ 1,565

European Union in a Global Order MSc in Political Science 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Social Policy and Social Work in Urban Areas MSc in Sociology 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Social Theory and Public Affairs MSc in Sociology 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Urban Studies MSc in Sociology, Human Geography or Urban and Regional Planning

1 year € 9,000

€ 1,565

Erasmus Mundus programmes (MA)

Journalism and Media within Globalisation*** 2 years web web

Research Master’s programmes (MSc)

Communication Science 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Educational Sciences 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Human Geography, Planning and Development Studies

2 years € 9,000

€ 1,565

Metropolitan Studies 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Psychology 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Social Sciences 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Advanced Master’s programmes

Medical Anthropology 1 year € 14,000 € 14,000

PhD programmes

Communication Science 4 years web web

Social Sciences 4 years web web




Non-EEA EEA

Economics and Business


Economic Sciences 1 sem-1 year € 9,000 € 5,000

Bachelor’s programme (BSc)

Economics and Business 3 years € 7,000 € 1,565

Master’s programmes (MSc) Tracks:

Accountancy & Control 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Actuarial Sciences 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Business Economics Finance 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Organisation Economics

Real Estate Finance

Business Studies 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Econometrics Econometrics 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Financial Econometrics

Mathematical Econometrics

Economics 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Research Master’s programmes (MSc)

Master of Philosophy in Economics 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Advanced and Executive Master’s programmes

Business Administration (MBA) Corporate Social Responsibility 1 year € 26,000 € 26,000

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Real Estate

Independent Executive MBA 1.5 years € 26,000 € 26,000

International Finance International Finance 1 year € 26,000 € 26,000

Law and Finance

Mathematical Finance

Real Estate Finance

International Executive Master of Finance and Control(EMFC)

2.5 years web web

Science

(Research) Master’s programmes (MSc) Tracks:

Artifi cial Intelligence Forensic Intelligence 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Gaming

Intelligent Systems

Learning Systems for Language, Knowledge and Speech

Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Biological Sciences General Biology 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Ecology and Evolution

Integrative Plant Sciences

Limnology and Oceanography

Biomedical Sciences Immunology 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Medical Biochemistry

Medical Biology

Oncology

Brain and Cognitive Sciences Neuroscience 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Cognitive Neuroscience

Cognitive Science

Chemistry Analytical Sciences 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Molecular Biosciences

Environmental Sciences

Molecular Design, Synthesis and Catalysis

Physical Sciences




Non-EEA EEA

Science

Earth Sciences Computational Geo-Ecology 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Earth Surface Processes

Landscape Ecology

Forensic Science 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Grid Computing Computational Science 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565 Computer Science

Life Sciences Molecular Biosciences 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Logic 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Mathematical Physics 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Mathematics 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Mathematics and Science Education 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Physics Theoretical Physics 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

Particle and Astroparticle Physics

Physical Sciences

Stochastics and Financial Mathematics 2 years € 9,000 € 1,565

System and Network Engineering 1 year € 9,000 € 1,565

Erasmus Mundus programmes (MSc)

AtoSiM: Computer Modelling in Physical, Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences***

1 year web web

PhD programmes

Logic 4 years web web

* Tracks: Some of the programmes offered are tracks within a Master’s programme. Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive a legally accredited Master’s degree as indicated.

** Tuition fees: The regular tuition fee for the academic year 2008-2009 is € 1,565 for EEA students younger than 30, and € 1,879 for EEA students aged 30 or older. Tuition fees for non-EEA students for the academic year 2008-2009 are € 9,000 for Master’s students and € 7,000 for Bachelor’s students. Other fees apply for other programmes (certifi ed courses, Advanced and Executive Master’s and PhD programmes). Where no fee is indicated, for more information please see www.uva.nl/isp. Please note that fees may change for the academic year 2009-2010.

EEA = European Union + Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Students from Switzerland and Suriname have the same status as EEA students.*** Erasmus Mundus Programmes: These programmes are offered by the UvA jointly with other institutions in and outside the EU. Part of the programme

selected is followed at the UvA. For more information, see www.uva.nl/isp.

Summer ProgrammesThe UvA also offers a range of summer programmes. For an overview, see www.uva.nl/summerprogrammes.

Accreditation: All study programmes have been accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

DegreesBSc = Bachelor of ScienceMA = Master of ArtsMSc = Master of ScienceLLM = Master of LawsPhD = Doctorate degree

This overview is subject to change, since the curriculum is constantly developing. No rights can be derived from the contents of this overview. For up-to-date and detailed programme information, please see www.uva.nl/isp.



Student identity cardAfter payment of the tuition fee, students receive a student identity card with a registration number. This is valid for the duration of their studies at the UvA. Students need this card for identifi cation purposes, registration, discounts and to access university premises and facilities. The student ID card also serves as a library card.

Visa In accordance with an agreement between the UvA and the Dutch Immigration Service (IND), all students who have been accepted into a programme at the UvA can apply for an entry visa (machtiging tot verlopig verblijf or MVV) using the priority procedure offered by the UvA. The procedure takes approx-imately two months.Citizens of EU/EEA countries or of Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, the United States of America or Vatican City are not required to obtain an MVV. See below for information on how to request a residence permit once you are in the Netherlands. Citizens of any other country are required to have an MVV in order to enter the Netherlands. Please note that it is not possible to apply for this visa after you are in the Netherlands, nor is it possible to study at the UvA if you travel to the Netherlands on a

tourist visa. Information about the application procedure will be sent to you with your acceptance letter. You will be asked to submit specifi c documents and pay the entry visa fee (€250) in advance.

Visa for Schengen countriesIf you need an MVV to enter the Netherlands, we advise you to request a ‘D+C’ (multiple entry) MVV, as this will enable you to travel in the Schengen countries. www.nuffi c.nl (see ‘International

students’, ‘Preparing your stay’, ‘Visas

and permits’)

Residence permitIf you are a non-EU/EEA student and you plan to stay in the Netherlands for a period of three months or longer, you must apply for a residence permit after your arrival. The UvA will submit the application for a residence permit (for the purpose of study) on your behalf. You do not need to contact the Dutch Immigration Service (IND) yourself.

To be able to apply for a residence permit, you will need to bring a number of documents with you to the Netherlands. For an overview of the required documents, visit www.uva.nl/visa.

The UvA is legally required to inform the Dutch Immigration Service (IND) of the duration of the registration of

all international students in its programmes. If you stay for longer than three months and do not apply for a residence permit, the IND will therefore know you are residing illegally in the Netherlands. For queries, contact the UvA’s Student Immigration Offi ce at [email protected]/isp (see ‘Coming to

Amsterdam’)

Housing As in many major European cities, the demand for reasonably priced housing in Amsterdam is high. Cheap housing available to UvA students is therefore limited. In order to assist international students in fi nding appropriate accommodation, the UvA has signed a number of agreements with different housing corporations. These corporations offer furnished accommodation. Sheets and blankets are also available at cost. The rent varies according to the type, size and location of the accommodation. www.studeren.uva.nl/housing

Insurance Every resident of the Netherlands is required to have appropriate health insurance, including international students. General liability insurance is also recommended. Before you come to the Netherlands, please make sure your health insurance will cover the entire period of your stay. If your current healthcare insurance

Practical matters



will not cover your stay abroad, you can choose to apply for either private student insurance or ‘basic’ Dutch healthcare insurance (basisverzekering), depending on your situation.

Citizens of the European Union can apply for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The coverage provided by the EHIC is determined by your insurance company, so be sure to ask them whether they provide adequate coverage for your stay in the Netherlands. Depending on the kind of coverage you require, it might be better to purchase a different kind of insurance for the duration of your stay in Amsterdam. For more information about the EHIC, contact your insurance company. www.uva.nl/insurance

Living expensesDuring your stay in Amsterdam, you can expect to spend between €850 and €1,300 per month on living expenses. This includes rent but not tuition fees. The following is a rough indication of how your money will be disbursed:

■ accommodation: € 310 - € 600 per month

■ other living expenses: € 450 - € 550 per month

■ insurance: € 50 - € 100 per month (depending on the coverage)

■ books: € 800 - € 1,000 per year.

Working while studyingWhether you require a work permit to work in the Netherlands depends on your nationality. As a student from one of the following countries, you do not require a work permit and there are no restrictions on the amount of hours you can work: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

As a student from any other country, you must have a work permit in order to work lawfully in the Netherlands, and the number of hours you are allowed to work is restricted. You must make a choice between: ■ full-time (seasonal) work in the

months of June, July and August, or ■ part-time work throughout the year,

but no more than 10 hours a week. You cannot do both. A work permit is called a tewerkstellingsverklaring or TWV in Dutch. It is free of charge. Your employer or employment agency must apply for a work permit on your behalf (at the Centre for Work and Income, or CWI). You cannot do this yourself. A copy of both the front and back sides of your residence permit (for the purpose of study) and your proof of enrolment

must accompany the application for a work permit. It takes about one to two weeks to process your application. Your work permit will be valid for the same period during which you are registered at the UvA. You will therefore need to request a new work permit if you extend your registration at the UvA.

Working after graduationAs of 20 December 2007, students who graduate from a Dutch university are allowed to extend their stay in the Netherlands for the period of one year to look for work. In order to make use of this so called ‘search period’, you will need to change the purpose of your visa.www.nuffi c.nl (see ‘International

students’, ‘Staying in Holland’,

‘Working after your study’)

www.uva.nl/work



Service and Information CentreThe Service and Information Centre (SIC) is the general information centre of the UvA. It is the fi rst port-of-call for all students with general questions. It takes care of a number of services regarding matters such as enrolment, housing, studying and student ID cards. The SIC also maintains a large documentation centre with information about other Dutch universities and studying abroad. If the SIC Help Desk is unable to answer your questions, you can also visit the International Student Adviser. You will receive more information about these services before coming to Amsterdam. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Contact’)

Student organisationsMost Faculty departments have their own student organisations. These organisations advocate the protection and promotion of student interests, and organise such things as excur-sions, social activities and book discounts. They also play an import-ant role in department and faculty committees.

International Student Network AmsterdamThe International Student Network Amsterdam (ISN-A) takes care of the social and cultural integration of international students studying at the UvA. To this end, it organises a wide array of activities, including movie

nights, weekly drinks, cultural outings and excursions.www.isn-amsterdam.nl

Introductory programmeAt the beginning of each semester the ISN-A also organises a four-day introductory programme to help newly arrived students familiarise themselves with Amsterdam and the Netherlands and to give them the opportunity to meet other Dutch and international students.

Mentoring serviceIn addition, the ISN-A provides a mentoring service for international students. Dutch ISN-A mentors assist new international students by, for example, picking them up at the airport, taking them to their resid-ences and introducing them to Amsterdam and university life.

Health and well-beingThe UvA has a medical service with a number of university doctors available specifi cally for students. International students pay the same fee as Dutch students to use these medical services.Dental care is available for reduced rates to both Dutch and international students at the ACTA (Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam). Treatment is provided by university dental students under the supervision of qualifi ed dentists.

Chaplains of various religions are grouped together in the University Chaplaincy. Chaplains organise religious services, group discussions and weekend outings. Students experiencing problems with their studies are advised to consult the study coordinator of their department. If necessary, she or he will refer the student to a Student Counsellor. There is a special Student Counsellor for international students. An Ombuds-man is also available to students with complaints about the way they have been treated by a University, faculty or individual staff member. The Ombudsman is impartial and occupies an independent position within the University. All exchanges with the Ombudsman are confi dential. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Coming to

Amsterdam’)

Students with a disabilityStudents with a disability can turn to the UvA for advice and assistance. Assistance may be in the form of equipment, such as Braille printers, tape recorders or speech-recognition software. Students can also receive additional academic assistance or, for example, a student buddy who can help with practical matters, like taking notes during class, checking assignments or drawing up a study schedule. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Coming to

Amsterdam’)

Student facilities



Computer facilitiesUvA students receive a UvAnetID upon enrolment. This provides access to a range of online services including student email, Blackboard and Studyweb. Via the digital learning environment in Blackboard, students can review study materials and consult with lecturers and fellow students. Studyweb allows students to register for classes and exams and to access their fi nal grades. Each student also receives a personal email account, a homepage, free Internet dial-up access, and discounts on UvA-dsl cable Internet access and various software. In addition, 100MB of storage space is available for each student to use on the UvA network’s U-drive. The UvA has six study centres offering a total of nearly 800 computer workstations with printers and fast internet connections. Several UvA buildings additionally feature so-called ‘WI-FI hotspots’, or wireless access points, where it is possible to log in to the UvA network using personal laptops. UvA-vpn and UvA-dsl gives access to digital UvA services such as the Digital Library, outside UvA buildings.www.student.uva.nl/english/facilities.cfm

LibrariesThe UvA’s library facilities comprise the University Library and an additional seven faculty libraries. The UvA has an extensive collection that includes some four million titles,

plus a large collection of rare manu-scripts, letters and maps. Students have access to the collection free of charge. The University’s special collections are managed by UvA museums, such as the Allard Pierson Museum and the Museum Vrolik, and are used, amongst other things, for teaching and research purposes. In addition, the UvA’s Digital Library portal offers access to a very extensive range of materials, including library catalogues, 300 bibliographic fi les, 10,000 e-books, 15,000 e-journals, text and image databases and electronic copies of dissertations and PhD theses.www.uba.uva.nl

Media LibraryThe Media Library (Mediatheek) offers resources for students wishing to learn a new language or brush up on their language skills through independent study. The Media Library has educational materials for about 40 languages and fi elds of study, including everything from Albanian to Swedish. These materials comprise workbooks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, videos and around 30 television stations – including satellite stations in, for example, Arabic and Romanian. Students who would prefer guided language study can enrol in language courses at the University’s centre for language train ing, UvA Talen, at a discounted rate.www.student.uva.nl/english/facilities.cfm

www.uvatalen.nl

CREACREA, the cultural organisation of the UvA and the HvA, organises courses and workshops in theatre, music, dance, literature, the visual arts, video, radio, multimedia and photography. In the context of CREA Studium Generale, it often cooperates with student organ-isations to organise debates, lectures and fi lm screenings. CREA also has its own café and theatre, in which around 100 performances, concerts, events and exhibitions are held annually.www.crea.uva.nl

University Sports CentreThe University Sports Centre (USC) offers fi tness facilities and a wide range of fi tness classes for students, covering everything from aikido to swimming. The USC also has numerous gyms, an infrared sauna, sunbeds and a sports café. Students pay a small fee for the use of USC facilities, which are housed at various UvA locations.www.usc.uva.nl

University restaurantsFood in the two university restaurants, Atrium and Agora, is good and cheap. Both restaurants also have a bar.



Information on international study programmes

All information on the international study programmes, including contact addresses of each programme, can be found on the following UvA website:www.uva.nl/isp

General information

Service and Information Centre (SIC)Binnengasthuisstraat 91012 ZA AmsterdamThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 20 525 8080Fax: +31 20 525 2921Email: [email protected]/isp

International schools of the UvA

This list of international schools covers the main organising institutes of the international study programmes. See the contact details stated in each pro-gramme description at www.uva.nl/isp for the contact details of the study programme of your choice.

Amsterdam Law School (ALS)P.O. Box 10301000 BA AmsterdamThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 20 525 3359Fax: +31 20 525 3360Email: [email protected]/als

Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE)Roetersstraat 111018 WB AmsterdamThe Netherlandswww.feb.uva.nl/education

BSc programmesPhone: +31 20 525 5326Email: [email protected]

MSc programmesPhone: +31 20 525 4327Email: [email protected]

Postgraduate programmes (MBA and MIF)Master programme in International FinancePhone: +31 20 525 4388Email: [email protected] in Business AdministrationPhone + 31 20 525 6305Email: [email protected]

Graduate School for HumanitiesSpuistraat 2101012 VT AmsterdamThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 20 525 4481Fax: +31 20 525 3592Email: [email protected]/graduateschool

Faculty of Science, International Offi ceKruislaan 4041098 SM AmsterdamThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 20 525 7870Fax: +31 20 525 1214Email: [email protected]/international_

programmes

International School for Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS)Visiting address: Prins Hendrikkade 189BMailing address: Postbus 261000 AA AmsterdamThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 20 525 3777Fax: +31 20 525 3778Email: [email protected]

General information on studying in the Netherlands and scholarships

NUFFIC (Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education)P.O. Box 297772502 LT The HagueThe NetherlandsPhone: +31 70 426 0260Fax: +31 70 426 0399Email: nuffi c@nuffi c.nl www.nuffi c.nl

www.grantfi nder.nl

Useful addresses


UvA representations abroad

ChinaNetherlands Education Support Offi ce (NESO)Beijing New World Center,South Offi ce Building, Room 6153, Chongwenmenwai StreetChongwen DistrictBeijing 100062P.R. of ChinaEmail: [email protected]

EgyptNetherlands-Flemish Institute Cairo (NVIC)1, Dr. Mahmoud Azmi StreetP.O. Box 50, 11211 ZamalekCairo, EgyptPhone: + 20 2 27382520 / 27382522Fax: (+20) 2 7382523Email: [email protected]

GreeceNetherlands Institute Athens (NIA)11 Makri str.117 42 Athens, GreecePhone: (+30) 210 9210 760Fax: (+30) 210 9210 770Email: [email protected] www.nia.gr

IndonesiaNetherlands Education Support Offi ce (NESO)Jakarta Offi ce:Menara Jamsostek, 20th fl oorJl. Gatot Subroto no. 38Jakarta 12710, IndonesiaPhone: (+62) 21 5290 2172Fax: (+62) 21 5290 2173Email: [email protected]

Surabaya Offi ce : The International VillageUniversitas SurabayaRaya Kalirungkut Surabaya 60293Phone: (62 31) 298 1328Fax: (62 31) 298 1329Email: [email protected]

ItalyNetherlands Institute RomeVia Omero 10-1200197 Roma, ItalyPhone: (+39) 6 326 9621Fax: (+39) 6 320 4971Email: [email protected]

JapanJapan-Netherlands Institute Tokyo (JNI)Kyobashi Plaza Bldg 3F25-3, Ginza 1-Chome, Chuo-Ku, TokyoJapan 104-0061Phone: (+81) 3 3567 2123Fax: (+81) 3 3567 5658www.jni.or.jp

LatviaNetherlands – Latvian Chamber of CommerceElizabetes str. 51, 6th fl oorRiga, LV 1010LatviaPhone: (+371) 6720 4680Fax: (+371) 6720 4681Email: [email protected]

MexicoNetherlands Education Support Offi ce (NESO)Av. Homero 407, 11th fl oorCol. Chapultepec MoralesMexico City, D.F. 11570 Phone and Fax: (+55) 5254-4013Email: [email protected]

MoroccoNetherlands Institute in Morocco (NIMAR)9, Zankat Moulay Abdelaziz01002 RABAT, HassanMoroccoPhone: +212 37 668500Fax: +212 37 768407www.ru.nl/nimar



RussiaNetherlands Institute Saint-Petersburg (NIP)Kaloezjsky pereoelok 3193015 Saint-Petersburg, RussiaMailing address: P.O. Box 10953101 Lappeenranta, Finland Phone: (+7) 812 327 0887Fax: (+7) 812 718 1939Email: [email protected]

SyriaNetherlands Institute DamascusEast Mazzeh, Al Farabi str. no. 85Damascus, Syria Mailing address: P.O. Box 36103, MezzehDamascus, SyriaPhone: (+963) 11 6120515, 61249790, 61249791, 6117622Fax: (+963) 11 6120515Email: [email protected]

TaiwanNetherlands Education Support Offi ce (NESO)c/o Netherlands Trade & Investment Offi ceArtist Construction Building, Room D, 7th fl oor133, Minsheng E. Road, Section 3, Taipei, TaiwanPhone: (+886) 2 8770 7621Fax: (+886) 2 2716 0775Email: [email protected]

TurkeyNetherlands Institute for Higher Education (NIHA)Koza Sokak No. 11106700 Gaziosmanpasa (G.O.P.)Ankara - TurkijePhone: +90 312 437 33 47Fax: +90 312 437 33 42Email: [email protected]

VietnamNetherlands Education Support Offi ce (NESO)59B Mac Dinh Chi Street DaKao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamPhone: (+84) 8 822 0713/822 0724Fax: (+84) 8 822 0691Email: [email protected] www.nesovietnam.com

Information on English profi ciency tests

IELTS, British CouncilEmail: [email protected] www.ielts.org

TOEFLwww.toefl .org

Cambridge International ExaminationsEmail: [email protected]



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