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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.

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 1 sessions: General information

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

3 November: SAM25 Study Abroad Kick‑off

4 November: SAM25 Study Abroad: what’s possible?

5 November: SAM25 Short‑term learning opportunities

7 November: SAM25: Speed-date: Africa, Asia and Oceania

7 November: SAM25 Sustainable exchange

All faculties, Week 2: Specific sessions

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

11 November: SAM25 Study in France

11 November: SAM25 Study abroad with special needs

12 November: SAM25 Discover EPICUR

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

13 November: SAM25 Volunteering abroad with AIESEC

14 November: SAM25: Speed-date: Americas

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 Capture your exchange

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 Find host university courses

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

Spotlight

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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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Sessions Week 4

You can see the programme and links to the Week 2 sessions here from Thursday, 30 October. Registration is possible from Monday, 3 November.

Want to know more about studying abroad?

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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