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Exam period 8–18 December: plan your visit in advance

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Exam period 8–18 December: plan your visit in advance

Published on 01-12-2025
The last exam period is coming up, and it gets busy, especially afternoons and weekends. The University Library will stay open until 1:00 a.m. on all floors. Check study-space availability in the Officebooking app. Studying after exams? The University Quarter Library remains open during the Christmas break.
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Check in advance which rooms have available study spots via OfficebookingExternal link. Don’t have the mobile app yet? Download the Officebooking appExternal link. For the most up-to-date opening hours, visit the  study space page.External link

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Additional study spots are available from Monday, 15 December to Thursday, 18 December at the REC J/K building on Roeterseiland. Image: Marta Adsarias

Stricter access rules

During exam periods, the University Library and - during weekends - the Library Learning Centre (REC) is only accessible to UvA students or staff with a valid student or staff card. Students from other universities are not allowed in. A house rule that particularly applies here: you may never occupy an extra study space for another student.

You will need your student card to enter the new UB from the underground bicycle parking. Photo: Monique Kooijmans
You will need your student card to enter the new UB from the underground bicycle parking. Photo: Monique Kooijmans

Study with focus?

From 09:00 to 19:00 daily, you can study together with fellow students in a quiet environment, supported by a host who manages the planning. There is also attention to relaxation to reduce stress. These sessions take place at Roeterseiland campus, REC H, room H0.04, or online via Microsoft Teams. Interested? Add it to your calendarExternal link!

Studying during Winter break

Study space behind the facade of the new Library in the University Quarter. Image: Monique Kooijmans
Study space behind the facade of the new Library in the University Quarter. Image: Monique Kooijmans

The Library (UB) at the University Quarter will remain open during Winter break, but with adjusted opening hours. The Library will be closed on 24, 25 and 26 December, and on 1 January. Please note: on 24 December the Library (UB) will be closed exceptionally due to maintenance work. 

All other locations will close at 15:00 on that day. These locations will be closed from 25 December to 1 January.

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