Study abroad: overview
Are you considering studying abroad? Or are you already admitted to a host university? We are committed to assisting you at each stage of your journey, from orientation to pre-departure, to your stay abroad, and after mobility.
Make the world your classroom. Study abroad!
Explore the variety of programmes on studyabroad.uva.nl and research the different destinations on www.uva.nl/worldmap. To support you in your quest to study abroad, the Office of International Student Affairs (BIS) organises a range of activities.
Orientation activities: what can you do?
The activities below will help you explore your options and choose a specific programme.
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Information sessions
- Study Abroad & Digital World Map (1 hour)
- Study Abroad with Global Exchange Programme (1 hour)
- NICE online course and summer programme (1 hour)
- INCiTE summer programme (1 hour)
- U21 summer scholarships (1 hour)
- UNICA student conference (1 hour)
- RISE student competition (1 hour)
- Rejected for the Global Exchange Programme (1 hour)
Selected: how to start your preparation
Once you’ve been selected, you might welcome help with completing your host university application. You can also count on support with making the necessary arrangements in preparation for your study abroad:
Predeparture
These sessions, workshops and events will support you with your final arrangements:
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Information sessions
- Predeparture session for Global Exchange Programme (1 hour)
- Predeparture session for Erasmus+ Exchange Programme (1 hour)
- Predeparture session for Global Exchange Programme (1 hour)
- Predeparture session for NICE online course and summer programme (1 hour)
- Predeparture session for UNICA student conference (1 hour)
- Predeparture session for INCiTE summer programme (1 hour)
During mobility: how to make the most of my study abroad experience?
While you are abroad, the host university will have a broad range of support services. You will also have access to a UvA Canvas page that provides all the information needed if you run into any difficulties. Topics include information on culture shock, health and travel insurance, medical and money matters, and support during a crisis.
After mobility: how to build on your experience and share what you have learnt?
Upon returning home students sometimes need to comply with procedures outlined by their programme. Also, it will take some time to adjust to being back home again. To support you after your mobility programme you will find useful information on your UvA Canvas page and you can sign up for the UvA Exchange Ambassador Programme: www.uva.nl/ambassadors
