Visas and Permits

Chinese students: Nuffic certificate and visa

Student well-being and support

New students at the UvA

Working in the Netherlands

Practical matters

Housing

What's it like to live in Amsterdam? In this film, Paul from Kenya gives you a brief tour of student housing and getting around the city of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam neighbourhoods

What are Amsterdam's different neighbourhoods like, and which areas are nice to live in?

Housing

A guideline to the student housing services offered by the University of Amsterdam.

Room reservation procedure

How do I apply for a room?

Regulations

Regulations for international students applying for housing through the UvA.

Student rooms

An overview of the types of accommodation, locations and prices of rooms for international students at the UvA.

Upon arrival

What to do upon arrival if you have been assigned a room.

Local taxes

More information about local taxes

Long-term accommodation

Some faculties at the UvA can assist their international students in finding long-term accommodation.

How to find a room on the private market

Tips on searching for accomodation independently in Amsterdam.

Youth hostels

Staying at a youth hostel is an option if you do not yet have housing upon arrival in Amsterdam.