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Your thesis is valuable

Did you receive an 8.5 or higher for your thesis? Have you completed or will you complete a Master or doctoral study between 6 May 2009 and 3 May 2010? Then you can enter your thesis into the UvA Thesis Competition (UvA-scriptieprijs) up to and including 3 May.

Work in progress - Student Information System

The UvA is switching to a new Student Information System (SIS). In connection with these activities, any changes that you make to Studielink between 1 and 16 April will only be incorporated after 16 April.

Sign up now for the UvA / HvA Dam to Dam Run team

You can now sign up for the UvA / HvA team and take part in the Dam to Dam Run (Dam tot Damloop) on Sunday, 19 September 2010. This is the biggest running event in the Netherlands and the largest race for company teams in the world. It is a 10-mile (16km) run.

Want to continue working wireless? Update your software before 29 March

If you make use of the UvA’s wireless network then you need to install new software before 29 March, otherwise your connection will no longer work. This software – SecureW2 – can be downloaded via the link below.

MijnUvA in English and Dutch

English is the main language for many students at the UvA. Unfortunately, a language switch option (Dutch-English, English-Dutch) is not yet technically possible in MijnUvA . For the time being, therefore, MijnUvA has been made partially bilingual.

DigiD required for Studielink login

With effect from 8 February, Studielink will use DigiD for logging in. All students eligible for a DigiD must use DigiD to log in from that date. Log in to Studielink as soon as possible after 8 February to update your account.

Emptying the Udrive trash can

The Udrive trash can of many students is full. As of 1 February, the Computer Services Centre (Informatiseringscentrum, IC) will automatically empty all trash cans every week.

2010 Cordaid Multatuli Award

Does your Master’s thesis deal with the issue of multicultural society, and has it been approved in 2009 and did it receive excellent marks? If so, you are eligible for the 2010 Cordaid Multatuli Award.

New opening hours study centres and library computer rooms

As of 1 January 2010, the opening hours of the study centres and University Library (UB) computer rooms have changed.

IB-Groep to be called DUO – IB-Groep henceforth

As of 1 January 2010 Informatie Beheer Groep (IB-Groep) and Centrale Financiën (CFI) have merged to form the Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO).

New lecture series: Yes We Can! The American Dream in the 21st Century

The term "American Dream" for Obama represented the wish and the expectation of many Americans that hard work will result in a better future for themselves and their children. In this lecture series experts analyze how realistic that expectation of a better future is.

Tuesday, 9 February, 7:00 - Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 9:00 hrs.

The UvA climbs World Rankings

The UvA highest ranking Dutch University according
to THE QS World University Rankings 2009

UvAStart Magazine for new students online now!

If you are new to the UvA and to Amsterdam, this magazine gives you the information you need for getting started with your new life as a student in Amsterdam. See it here.

Studying Abroad

Information about studying abroad for students of the University of Amsterdam who would like to complete part of their programme abroad.

International Student Affairs

This office coordinates international academic relations and assists with visas, scholarships, loans, registration and housing.

UvA map, living in the city of Amsterdam, getting around, culture and nightlife.

Student Language Exchange (SLE)

Connects Dutch and international students so that they can teach each other a language.