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Shoot now, join later: the UvA Study Abroad Content Competition 2025

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Shoot now, join later: the UvA Study Abroad Content Competition 2025

Published on 09-05-2025
Last year’s UvA Study Abroad Photo Competition was a hit with students. And this year, it’s back – with a welcome addition. For the 2025 edition, you can enter not just photos, but videos too.
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Capture your study abroad experience 

Are you currently studying abroad or have recently returned from an exchange program? The University of Amsterdam invites you to participate in the UvA Study Abroad Content Competition, where you can showcase your international experience through photos or videos. 

Share your story

Whether it’s a breathtaking landscape, a bustling city scene, or a candid moment with new friends, your content can provide a window into your unique journey. This competition is an opportunity to reflect on your time abroad and share the highlights with the UvA community. 

For your inspiration, here are a few suggestions:

Like a Local

Embrace your second home! Let us glimpse into your cultural immersion – from forging friendships and bonding with host families to savouring local cuisines and embracing age-old traditions. Need some inspiration? Consider these prompts: Cherished Local Haunts, Homestay Adventures, Bonds of Friendship, Culinary Delights, and Festive Traditions.

Landmarks, cityscapes, and the university

Unveil the uniqueness of the city and university you're studying at! Delve into its distinctiveness compared to your hometown and reveal its captivating essence. Whether it's the urban skyline, natural landscapes, university buildings, campus, or dormitories, let your photographs tell the tale of exploration, showcasing the allure of urban and rural panoramas and university life.

Picture perfect

Capture the essence of perfection, and share your postcard-perfect snapshot! Let its photogenic quality show why it is significant in your journey abroad.

Who can participate?

  • UvA students who have just finished or are currently studying abroad. 
  • International students who are at the UvA in Amsterdam as part of their study abroad.

Shoot your videos or photos before the competition starts 

You can submit horizontal or vertical photographs or short, vertical videos that capture the essence of your study abroad experience. While specific submission guidelines, deadlines, and judging criteria will be announced soon, we encourage you to start documenting your experiences now.

Why participate?

  • Gain recognition for your creative work. The competition will be celebrated during November's UvA Study Abroad Month.
  • Contribute to a collective narrative of global learning experiences.
  • Inspire fellow students to explore international opportunities. The UvA may use your content as visual support on websites promoting study abroad opportunities.

Stay tuned, the actual Content Competition starts soon

We will soon share detailed information about submission procedures, deadlines, and prizes on the website. In the meantime, make the most of your remaining time abroad to capture moments that tell your story.