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Join UvA Study Abroad Month 2025 for personal advice!

Turn your plans into action for an exchange, internship or summer school.

7 - 28 November 2025

In November, it’s all about your options for studying abroad—from exchange programmes to summer schools, from internships to scholarships and funding. You’ll get everything you need to be informed, inspired and ready. Start with the Study Abroad Kick-off to map out your month—meet peers, chat to UvA staff and pick up a small goody bag.
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How the UvA Study Abroad Month 2025 is organised

The UvA Study Abroad Month 2025 (SAM25) is a month-long event to get you well on your way towards studying abroad. Each week has its own theme.

3 - 7 November: sessions Week 1: General information

10 - 14 November: sessions Week 2: Faculty and specific sessions

17 - 21 November: sessions Week 3: Practical information

24 - 28 November: sessions Week 4: How to apply

All faculties, Week 3: Practical sessions

You can register for all the sessions you see below. It does not matter which faculty you study at.

17 November: SAM25 Study abroad: tips & tricks by Nuffic

18 November: SAM25 Housing & visa panel

19 November: SAM25 Finance your Study Abroad

19 November: SAM25 Short‑term learning opportunities

20 November: SAM25 Master’s Abroad

20 November: SAM25 How to search for courses at your host university

20 November: SAM25 Finance your Study Abroad (online)

20 November: SAM25 ESN Amsterdam: Study Abroad student experiences

21 November: SAM25: Speed-date: Europe

21 November: SAM25 Exchange language requirements

21 November: SAM25 How to find an internship & research abroad

All faculties, Week 4: How to apply

You can register for all the sessions you see below. It does not matter which faculty you study at.

26 November: SAM25 Short-term learning opportunities Q&A

26 November: SAM25 Study Abroad: Choosing a destination & how to apply

27 November: SAM25 Study Abroad: Choosing a destination & how to apply

27 November: SAM25 Global Exchange Programme Q&A

28 November: SAM25 Closing celebration & Content Competition awards

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SAM25 gives you a unique opportunity to ask your questions to students who’ve already studied abroad. For example: Speed-date: Africa, Asia and Oceania in Week 1, and the Americas session in Week 2.

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UvA World Map featuring partner universities

Are you considering going on an exchange programme, but are unable to decide on the destination? The UvA World Map provides a convenient overview of all potential destinations.

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