New students - welcome

Practical matters

UvA Course catalogue

New students

Upon arrival in Amsterdam

Upon arrival you can contact International Student Affairs if you need help with registration, a visa application, or housing, or if you need to obtain your student ID card.

Directions to UvA Service & Information Centre

How do I get to the Service & Information Centre from the airport or from the railway station?

Checklist after arrival

Once you arrive in Amsterdam, there is a number of things you need to do:

Map of the UvA

Use the UvA map to find your way to all UvA locations.

Public Transport

How do I get around in Amsterdam?

Youth hostels

Staying at a youth hostel is an option if you do not yet have housing upon arrival in Amsterdam.