University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM:
The Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) has its roots in the seventeenth century. In 1632, during the Dutch Golden Age, the Athenaeum Illustre was founded in Amsterdam to train students in Trade and Philosophy. In 1877, the Athenaeum Illustre became the Universiteit van Amsterdam and was permitted to confer the highest educational degrees. Studying at the Universiteit van Amsterdam provides students with a double challenge: the intellectual challenge of a comprehensive academic curriculum and Amsterdam’s exciting urban environment. The UvA offers undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in over sixty disciplines. The lecturers incorporate today’s research results into tomorrow’s lectures. Since the UvA is in contact with universities all across the globe, virtually every one of its students can do part of the curriculum abroad or meet students from all over the world in their Amsterdam classroom. The UvA is a large university, but a small scale has been preserved in how it is organized. Many of the study programs have their own buildings in the city of Amsterdam. The city itself is a popular cultural and media centre and an international junction of commercial firms. So it is a very attractive spot with a view to a future career. This is what the Universiteit van Amsterdam has to offer. What it asks in return is that its students make an active effort to learn as much as they can. This combination enables students at the Universiteit van Amsterdam to develop personally and intellectually alike. The university is housed in both classic and modern buildings, most of which are located in the historic city centre. The combination of attractive buildings - situated along a canal, in a courtyard or surrounded by water - at the same time offering state-of-the-art facilities, is what makes the UvA so unique.
 
TERM DATES:
Spring Semester Only: Late January – Early July (Note: Dates are approximate and may be subject to change
 
APPROXIMATE LIVING COSTS:
  • Accommodations: approximately 375 – 550 Euro/month
  • Living Expenses: approximately 400 – 500 Euro/month
  • Books and Necessary Class Materials: approximately 400 Euro
  • Local Transportation: approximately 70 - 100 Euro/per month maximum. The cheapest and easiest way to travel in Amsterdam is by bicycle. Prices of second-hand bikes vary from € 100 to € 200. A decent lock costs approximately € 50.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION:
English (Amsterdam Courses in Economic Sciences: ACE-Programme). Regular courses taught in English and open for both exchange and Dutch students.

COURSE OFFERINGS:
Please click here for a list of UVA courses approved by Stern and taken by past IBEX students. Please note: every course may not be offered during the particular semester you are abroad. Once admitted to the program, you may send additional course syllabi to the International Programs office for evaluation.

STUDENT SERVICES AVAILABLE:
  • The Office of Foreign Relations: Registration and Accommodation, organizes an introduction week in Amsterdam.
  • Restaurant Agora (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and Pub De Krater
  • The International Office of FEB and the Office of Foreign Relations assist exchange students in obtaining a visa.
  • Computer Room: email (university account), www, etc. (free for exchange students)
  • Library (also free for exchange students)
  • Sport Facilities
  • Several student associations of FEB organize activities such as career weeks, international student trips, parties, drinks (every Thursday), information meetings about internships, study abroad, etc.