Financial matters

• Applying for financial compensation (like the Profiling Fund) in case of study delay caused by illness or other personal circumstances.
• Advice or information about student finance and loans provided by the Dutch government (DUO).
• If you have financial problems and in need of advice in general.

Studying with a disability, dyslexia or (chronic) illness

• Applying for examination or other educational facilities
• Applying for financial compensation (like the Profiling Fund) in case of study delay

Training and workshops

• Workshops and training in study skills for international students, like planning, smart reading, or exam tips.

Advice on procedures regarding objections and appeals

• The student counsellor can help you with objections and appeals.

Study monitoring (for non-EEU students)

• If you do not attain the 50% threshold before 31 August because of severe personal circumstances and feel you have an excusable reason, please contact the student counsellors to discuss your situation and options.

General subjects

• Family circumstances like problems in or with family or informal caregiving
• Problems with departments or people at the UvA
• Pregnancy or parenthood
• Top-class athletics

Contact

Conversations with a student counsellor are confidential and free of charge. An appointment with the student counsellor usually takes half an hour. The appointments will take place via video or regular calling. There also is a limited number of physical consultation hours at the Roeterseiland Campus (REC). If you want to make use of this option, you can call us during our telephone consultation hours, from Monday to Friday from 09:00-10:00 via +31 (0)20 525 1401.

When do you go to a study advisor (and not to a student counsellor)?

• The study advisor is your first point of contact at the faculty in case you have personal problems or have questions about your bachelor or master.
• If personal problems lead to study delay, it is necessary to discuss the matter with your study advisor as soon as possible.
• If you have questions about the timetable or your study planning, you can make an appointment with your study adviser.