To help you get started in Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam and the Faculty of Humanities will organise several introduction meetings before the start of the semester. The programme introduction meetings will take place in the first week of classes, from 31 August to 4 September. We are trying to organise as many meetings on-campus as possible, but there will be online alternatives as well.
At the Faculty introduction meeting, you will receive practical information about studying at the Faculty of Humanities and in Amsterdam. It is also a great way to meet other new students at the Faculty, albeit online.
Most programmes are organising a programme-specific introduction during the first week of lectures (31 August - 4 September). You can find these in your (personal) timetables at the timetables website (rooster.uva.nl) or in the MyUvA app.
We are trying to organise the introductory meetings on-campus wherever possible, so that you can meet your fellow students in real life. In light of the limited room capacity, it is important that you register for the meeting. Bachelor's students can register via the intake form that they receive by email. Master's students can register via a form on this website.
Below, you will find the dates and times of the introductory meetings that are known at this moment. For all Dutch-taught programmes, see this page in Dutch. You can sign up for the meetings on location via the intake form. You can find the link to this form in the welcome email from your study programme which is sent to you before the end of July.
Please note: all dates and locations are subject to change. Please consult this page and your timetables for the latest information.
Wednesday, 2 September and Thursday, 3 September
Wednesday, 2 September and Thursday, 3 September
On-campus programme introduction: Monday, 31 August, 12:00-15:00
Location: P.C. Hoofthuis, various lecture halls
Online programme introduction: Tuesday, 1 September, 10:30-15:15 (in Zoom; link can be found in Canvas).
Programme introduction: Wednesday, 2 September, 14:00-17:00
Location: P.C. Hoofthuis, several rooms
Programme introduction (on campus and online): Monday, 31 August, Tuesday, 1 September and Wednesday, 2 September (sessions of 1.5 hours). You will receive an invitation including the exact date, time and location for your tutor group in the week of 24 August.
Programme introduction (online): Wednesday, 2 September, 14:00-17:00
Programme introduction (online): Wednesday, 2 September, 13:00-15:00
BA Media and Information and BA Media and Culture
Programme introduction (online): Monday, 31 August, 13:00-14:00
Tutor groups (online): Monday, 31 August, 16:00-17:00
Campus tours (in Amsterdam): Tuesday 1, Wednesday 2, Thursday 3 and Friday 4 September, per tutor group
Please note: all dates and locations are subject to change. Please consult this page and your timetables for the latest information. For a complete overview including all Dutch-taught programmes, see this page in Dutch.
In light of the limited room capacity, it is important that you register for the meeting. It is no longer possible to do so online. Please contact the Master's coordinator if you want to attend.
Monday, 31 August, 9:30-11:30, Oudemanhuispoort
Monday, 31 August, 9:30-11:30, Oudemanhuispoort
Tuesday, 1 September, 12:00-13:30, together with Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image, online
Thursday, 3 September, 13:00-15:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Wednesday, 2 September, 15:00-18:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Tuesday, 1 September, 9:30-11:30, Oudemanhuispoort
Wednesday, 2 September, 15:00-16:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Thursday, 3 September, 11:00-13:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Thursday, 3 September, 10:30-12:30, Oudemanhuispoort
Monday, 31 August, 12:00-15:00, BG2
Online: Tuesday, 1 September, 15:00-16:00. You can find the link on Canvas.
East European Studies, European Policy and Identity and Integration
Thursday, 3 September, 11:00-15:00 (online, with voluntary 'finish' on location)
Tuesday 1 September 13:00-14:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Wednesday, 2 September, 14:00-15:00, online
Wednesday, 2 September, 12:00-14:00, online
Friday, 4 September, 15:00-16:30, P.C. Hoofthuis
Wednesday, 1 September, 10:30-12:00, online
Wednesday, 1 September, 9:30-11:30, Oudemanhuispoort
Monday, 31 August, 13:00-15:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Thursday, 3 September, 10:30-12:00, Universiteitstheater (introduction session together with Theatre Studies)
Thursday, 3 September, 13:00-16:00, Universiteitstheater (introduction work session)
Friday, 4 September, 12:00-13:30, Oudemanhuispoort
Tuesday, 1 September, 12:00-13:30, online
Friday, 4 September, 15:00-16:30, P.C. Hoofthuis
Friday, 4 September, 13:00-14:30, P.C. Hoofthuis
Tuesday, 1 September, 11:00-13:00, P.C. Hoofthuis
Thursday, 3 September, 15:00-17:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Wednesday, 2 September, 17:00-19:00, Universiteitstheater
Friday, 4 September, 14:00-17:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Tuesday, 1 September, 13:00-15:00, online
Wednesday, 2 September, 11:00-15:00, Oudemanhuispoort (one hour per group)
Thursday, 3 September, 13:00-15:00, online
Friday, 4 September, 11:00-15:00, Oudemanhuispoort (one hour per group)
Tuesday, 1 September, 15:00-17:00, online
Wednesday, 2 September, 11:00-15:00, Oudemanhuispoort (one hour per group)
Monday, 31 August, 14:30-18:00, EYE Filmmuseum
Tuesday, 1 September, 12:00-13:30, together with Archival and Information Studies
Introduction online: Tuesday, 1 September, 13:00-14:00
Introduction on location: Monday, 31 August, 13:00-14:00
Introduction online: Monday 31 Augustus, 15:00-16:00
Thursday, 3 September, 10:00-11:00, Oudemanhuispoort
Thursday, 3 September, 13:00-14:00, online
Thursday, 3 September, 10:30-12:00, Universiteitstheater
The Faculty of Humanities organises introduction meetings for students enrolling in a pre-Master's programme. You can register via the form below:
Tuesday, 1 September, 19:00-21:00: online introduction meeting
Thursday, 3 September, 19:00-21:00: on-site introduction at the Oudemanhuispoort (optional)
Tuesday, 1 September, 19:00-21:00: on-site introduction at the Oudemanhuispoort (optional)
Thursday, 3 September, 19:00-21:00: online introduction meeting
The Intreeweek is the official introduction week of the University of Amsterdam and will take place from 24 to 27 August. This year, we will offer a special digital platform for the Intreeweek and there will be smaller events in the city and on campus where you can be (physically) present. You can register for the Intreeweek via www.intreeweek.nl.