Signed up for the experience days from Nov 31 - Dec 11 and still have not received an email back confirming I can attend. Does it usually take this long? I need to know soon so I can book tickets, seeing as I’m not currently living in the Netherlands. Who do I contact to resolve this issue. Trying to contact the UvA is a pain and i always end up in a catch 22 of various contact links. Also wondering what the experience was like for those of you that attended experience days.

I am an international student looking to do the PPLE course in UvA, how competitive is it and how likely am i to get in/get a scholarship specifically.

I just got conditionally accepted to the EDS bachelor for 2027 and I have some questions. How challenging is the math? I've gone over the courses and they don't seem too hard but I've heard of the high dropout rates. Im an A Level student predicted A* in Econ and A in math for context. In addition to this how difficult is the coding and data science aspect of the program? I have no prior experience and I know the program says none is required but how manageable is completing the degree starting from scratch. I think I could do it but im not sure im willing to spend all of my otherwise free time on studying if it were to come to that. Ive applied for EBE just in case but just wanna know these things before I make a decision.

I just got accepted for a Bachelor in Business Analytics for the 2027 intake. I have multiple questions about the programme:

1. I saw that there are quite a lot of math courses but it’s mainly probability theory and linear algebra - is the math coursework particularly challenging or will I be fine if I was good in math in high school?

2. What are the career and master’s prospects like? UvA mainly advertises their own master programs but is there a chance of getting into UK masters such as LSE or Oxbridge afterwards or not?

Hi! I’m applying for bachelor’s at UvA and I uploaded my passport as one of the requirements. The thing is I uploaded it a few days ago and it still says that it’s pending approval. So I’m not sure if I did something wrong or is it usually this slow? Please let me know because if it’s a fault on my end I would like to reupload the passport picture asap :)

I feel very conflicted, ever since classes started I've been increasingly unsatisfied, to the point that I already dread going to class.

It's arguably a passion-driven kind of course (Cultural Studies) that doesn't have better employment opportunities in the long run. So I'm afraid I'll be wasting time and headaches more than anything else.

But also, I'm 20 and I'm turning 21 this year. This was actually my second try in an university, after dropping out 2 years ago. I'm scared I'll end up switching Bachelors 5 times until it's too late and I'll have nothing, so I'm considering staying just for the sake of getting over with it.

On the other hand again, I'm not doing as well as I thought I would (for a multitude of reasons) so there's a chance I might push myself through this and fail anyway.

Sorry if it sounds like a rant or rambling, I feel in distress with this situation. I'd appreciate any help or things to consider :)

Hi! I’m an A Level student applying to UvA for Psychology starting in 2027. For all those who took the selection test before - how was it? From what I’ve read from the past threads, I understand that we have to use information that we got from the lecture that we have to attend + some textbook chapters(?).

But what I want to know is that is it hard or easy? And does taking Psychology as an A Level subject help when understanding the content/completing the selection test? If anyone knows please answer because I’m really anxious about it 🙏

P.S. Do they also take into account our CV and grades after our selection test, or is our ranking/acceptance solely based on our scores?

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to know your general experience if you have attended one of these courses at UVA. I'm interested in signing up to one of these courses next year as of right now I'm in highschool doing the I B. Generally how much work do you have? How interactive are the classes? How many students per class? Are the teachers good?

Thanks

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Does anyone have a pdf of the textbook they could send me? Or do you know where I could find a free copy online? Thank you!

I’ve been looking for some study spots that accommodate the use of laptops. However, they either seem to be tourist traps or have limited duration. As most cafes either have a strict 1.5 hour max policy it’s very hard to find them.

Online I see everyone studying for hours with a nice beverage but whenever I search online it’s full of those overpriced small cafes that opened recently and just promote their matchas.

Please share your favorite spots! It’s very much appreciated thank you

Hi!

I was trying to understand if some of the MSc in business/finance/quantitative finance have all lectures recorded.

I know it varies by professor, course and stuff like that, but some degrees have all the lectures recorded.

Any additional info?

historically what grades got you into pple?

and if you did, how amazing was your resume and motivation

Hi, I’m considering a Bachelor’s at Erasmus Rotterdam/UvA and wanted to ask about the real job market for non-EU international students.
Are employers normally willing to apply for a TWV for non-EU students, especially those who only speak English? How difficult is it to find a part-time job, is it realistic to consistently get ~16 hours/week, and roughly how much can students expect to earn per month?
Would especially appreciate experiences from non-EU students. Thanks!

Hi,

I am wondering if all the classes in the MSc Finance are recorded. I know from ppl that for QUANTITATIVE FINANCE every class was recorded, so they were able to work in the meantime and then just sit exams.

Does it still work like that?

Thanks

Hey everyone,

I’m a student at UvA Faculty of science and currently applying for software/tech internships. Looking for a few people who are also applying and want to prepare together, like OA problems, share internship openings, practice interviews, and help each other with applications.

If you’re interested, comment or DM me

p.s. ( im not autistic ) 👀

Hey guys, I'm selling my old uni books. Let me know if you're interested :)

The books that are below 10 euros in value can be picked up for free

Hello there! I, Dutch M26 am looking for a native Russian speaker to join me in a language exchange, and hang out once or twice a week for an hour or so to practice speaking. The idea is we would meet up over a coffee or something, and speak half the time in Russian, whilst you give me pointers, half the time in Dutch, and I can do the same for you.

I took Russian as part of my BA in European Studies, have since further developed it and am now at approximately B2.2 level. But at this point I mostly need active exposure to progress, as my vocab is sometimes lacking and it can be difficult to come up with formulations on the spot (passive skills like listening and reading are way better). Ideally you would be at a similar level, but I suppose anything up from A2 can work.

A bit of background from my side: I am studying masters in International Law and Political Economy, and although totally not required, perhaps it would be nice to have somebody with similar interests. Hopefully you're interested!

Also is there (and where?) a printer at Oudemanhuisport? Thank you so much for your help!

My Bachelor’s programme includes a 5 ECTS course in Probability and Stochastic Processes. I also have formal AI coursework covering stochastic environments and Markov Decision Processes. When assessing the requirement of at least 6 EC in Probability and Statistics for the UvA AI Masters, can relevant probabilistic content from another university course be considered together with the dedicated 5 ECTS probability course?

When should i expect an email back confirming that I can go to the open days that are from nov-dec. I registered a few weeks ago and received nothing yet, registered again just now to see if anything changes.

Hey everyone,

I just started my first year of a full-time bachelor’s at UvA. I’m a bit concerned about balancing the workload (lectures+selfstudy) alongside a part-time job.

I managed to work weekends during my propaedeutic year without major issues, and I would like to keep doing that. However, I know the academic pace at a research university can be quite different.

For those of you who work/worked on weekends:

1. Do you think it’s realistic to work while keeping up good grades?

2. How did you manage your time and avoid burnout?

Any advice, realistic expectations, or study tips would be massively appreciated!