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Health and well-being

Last modified on 21-01-2025 17:01
During your studies, you will encounter many challenges and opportunities. At the UvA, you can find help and support for your health and well-being, when dealing with academic pressure, social dynamics, or anxiety for instance. We also offer help with personal development and you can also visit the university's health services, including the general practitioner and dentist.
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Skills, Student life, Support

The UvA offers a support system for your well-being based on Skills, Student life and Support. View the infographic full-sizeExternal link, and find out what fits your needs.

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Improve your skills

  • Training, workshops and groupsThe UvA offers you workshops, training courses, information sessions and groups to study more effectively.
  • Guided study sessionsDuring the guided study sessions you can experience the benefits of studying in physical study spaces from wherever you are.
  • UvA Student Careers CentreThe Student Careers Centre is here to help with your career development. You can contact us to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies. Take part in one of our events, have your CV checked, get personal advice from a career adviser or read our online tips for shaping your career. You can make use of our services for up to a year after graduation.
  • Writing CentreExternal linkCould you use some help with your academic texts? The Writing Centre offers you support free of charge.

Support

  • UvA psychologistsAre stress or mental health problems interfering with your studies? ? The UvA's psychologists can support you in various ways.
  • Student counsellors A student counsellor supports, provides advice and informs students. Find out how you can contact them.
  • Mental healthThis page provides a comprehensive overview of the support and resources the UvA has to offer when it comes to your mental health.
  • E-health through MoodliftExternal linkMoodlift offers scientific e-health programmes to improve your mood, work on your stress level, and overcome procrastinative behaviour.
  • Confidential advisersConfidential advisers are there to support you if you're experiencing undesirable behaviour. Their role is to listen, advise and refer.
  • General Practitioners Practice UvAAs a student, you can visit the UvA’s General Practitioners Practice to receive treatment from GPs with specific knowledge about student life.   
  • DentistsAre you in need of a dentist? You will find various options on this page.

Student life

  • CREA student cultural centreCREA is the student cultural centre for students at the UvA and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
  • Exercise at USCReady to get active? USC is the gym for UvA students. 5 of the 7 USC locations are close to a UvA campus. Working out at USC is really cheap for students!
  • Guided study sessionsDuring the guided study sessions you can experience the benefits of studying in physical study spaces from wherever you are.
  • Student associationsJoining a student association is a great way to get to know Amsterdam, make new friends and make the most of your time as a student.
  • Study associationsStudy associations are linked to your degree programme and activities mainly revolve around academics. Find your study association.

See also

Health, well-being and safety