University of Amsterdam

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Highlights

Founded on a tradition of highly integrated academics, the University of Amsterdam  (UvA) enjoys a global reputation for cutting-edge research, high- quality teaching and a broad range of degree programmes. Their open, tolerant and international academic tradition dates back to 1632, and continues to be strong today, thanks to their thriving community of independent thinkers. Now, with more than 31.000 students, they are considered one of the best research universities in the world. They strive for excellence in teaching and research, and are proud to offer you one of the largest selections of English-taught programmes in continental Europe.

Important information

• Pre- and After-Arrival Information 

• Student Housing is not guaranteed: students are advised to complete their housing applications as soon as they receive confirmation of their acceptance to UvA. Furthermore, as there is an ongoing housing crisis in the Netherlands, please consult this link during your preparation. 

• UvA has 2 campuses: Campuses Amsterdam University College, Science Park Campus (Sciences): Amsterdam-Oost, Netherlands and Centrum Campus (Social Sciences, Humanities): Amsterdam, Netherlands.

• Enrollment Information

  • While on exchange, you will enroll under a faculty at UvA. This should be the Faculty that you plan to take the majority of modules (courses) from at UvA. You must select the Faculty that best matches your Major at McGill. It may be possible for you to take up to two classes outside of your chosen Faculty.
  • IMPORTANT: If you do not have the appropriate academic background, the host will not admit you to your chosen Faculty.
  • Only students in McGill’s Faculty of Management can enroll in UvA’s Faculty of Economics and Business. It may be possible for students in other faculties to enroll in a course under this faculty, however this is at UvA’s discretion. If nominated to this host, you will be asked to select your faculty choice prior to applying to the host.

Term dates 

*Semester and exam dates may vary from year to year. Please consult the Host institution's fact sheet, the Host institution's website, or the Host institution directly to confirm. 

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