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Photo cover: Jessica Bogas graduated in International Relations at the University of Amsterdam:
“I was impressed by the level of discourse and the small scale quality of my course and the programme itself�
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Contents The University and its surroundings
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University of Amsterdam
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The city 5 Studying in an international environment 6 Career prospects 6
Study programmes Undergraduate Programmes Certificate programmes Bachelor’s programmes Graduate Programmes Master’s programmes From regular to advanced Other Programmes Summer programmes Exchange programmes English language requirements The academic year Credit system Grading system Educational style Teaching Language courses Application and admissions procedures Deadlines Financial matters Financial aid
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Practical matters
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Student identity card Visa
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Residence permit Housing Insurance Living expenses Working while studying Working after graduation
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Student facilities
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Service and Information Centre Student organisations International Student Network Amsterdam Health and well-being Students with a disability Computer facilities Libraries Media Library CREA University Sports Centre University restaurants
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Useful addresses
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International Study Programmes (taught in English) 12
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The University and its surroundings University of Amsterdam A modern university with a rich history, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) traces its roots back to 1632, when the Amsterdam city council founded the so-called Athenaeum Illustre to train students in Trade and Philosophy. Until the nineteenth century, the Athenaeum Illustre remained a small institution with no more than 250 students and eight professors. In 1877, it was renamed the University of Amsterdam and granted the right to confer the highest educational degrees. The UvA is now one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe, with seven faculties and more than 27,000 students and 5,000 staff members. The UvA currently offers the largest number of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in the Netherlands, with well over 170 Master’s programmes covering nearly every academic discipline, from Accountancy and Control to Theatre Studies and everything in between. Many of the Master’s programmes are taught in English. The UvA is thus able to attract a large number of international students and as such has a heterogeneous student body in which countless nationalities are represented. The wide range of academic programmes and courses available to choose from also means that students
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can tailor their studies to suit their personal ambitions and talents. The UvA further ensures that students get the best support both during and after their studies through extensive academic and career counselling. A research university
The UvA prides itself on being a research university. Many of its Master’s programmes directly reflect leading research in a given field of study, thus exposing students to groundbreaking research during their studies. Research Master’s programmes are offered in nearly every discipline. The Research Master’s programmes are designed specifically to prepare students for PhD research or a research career in an academic or non-academic environment. The research activities at the UvA have a broad significance extending beyond the confines of the academic community. The research findings are also – and in fact, especially – meant to benefit society at large. At the same time the problems and issues affecting society provide the impetus for the scientific studies. The close proximity of cultural and scientific institutes, such as the Maison Descartes, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), the Goethe Institute, SARA Computing and Network Services and the International
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Information Centre and Archives for the Women’s Movement (IIAV), further facilitates and enriches research and independent study. The UvA also benefits from its membership in the League of European Research Universities (LERU). This European association of leading research universities was founded to strengthen the position of European universities in the arena of international scientific research. A metropolitan university
The UvA is inextricably linked with the city of Amsterdam. Its seven faculties – the Faculty of Economics and Business, the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Medicine (AMC-UvA), the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Dentistry (ACTA), a joint undertaking with the VU University Amsterdam – represent a network with branches throughout the city. The majority of the UvA’s arts and social science programmes are housed in the city centre, along with a large number of facilities, including the University Library, the Special Collections Library and the Zoological Museum Amsterdam. Many of the faculties are housed in characteristic old buildings – along a canal, on an avenue or bordering on an inner
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courtyard. Most of the science programmes are based just outside the city centre, in the newly developed Science Park Amsterdam in the Watergraafsmeer district. Science Park Amsterdam brings together a dynamic mix of educational institutes, research institutes and knowledgebased enterprises in an inspiring collaborative environment. With the faculties spread across the city in this way, Amsterdam itself can be said to be the UvA’s true campus. Rankings In the 2007 THES-QS World University Rankings, the UvA was ranked 48th, thus becoming the first Dutch university to be included in the top 50. Several disciplines taught at the UvA have also done well in more specific quality rankings. High scores were achieved, for example, in the Centre for Higher Education’s (CHE) 2007 Ranking of Excellent European Graduate Programmes, a league table for programmes in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.
The city Amsterdam, famous for its historical buildings and canals, is a multifaceted city bustling with knowledge, commerce, creativity and innovation. The tolerant atmosphere and the
open-mindedness of its inhabitants form an inviting setting for scientists, entrepreneurs and artists alike. They frequently work together, inspiring and stimulating one another, with surprising discoveries, enterprises and creations as the result. It is this dynamic and challenging environment that attracts many national and international students to the city. The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is an exuberant smallscale metropolis where you quickly feel safe and welcome. The city of Rembrandt van Rijn, H.P. Berlage, Anne Frank and Johan Cruyff, it has a unique cultural and intellectual life. Countless museums, festivals and artistic groups stage exhibitions and performances all year round. In 2007 Amsterdam was deemed one of the top 15 cities worldwide in terms of quality of living. And with Schiphol, one of Europe’s major airports, a mere 20 minutes away, the world is just around the corner. Named after the Amstel River, Amsterdam expanded rapidly from the thirteenth century onwards due to a thriving maritime industry, to become the largest city of the Netherlands in 1500. During the seventeenth century, the so-called Dutch Golden Age, it grew into one of the wealthiest and most powerful cities in the world. It was then that its famous crescentshaped canals were built. With its
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Jessica Bogas (26) from Canada Alumnus, International Relations After having completed my BA degree in International Relations at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, I decided to continue my studies and complete my Master’s degree at the University of Amsterdam. As someone who benefits from dual citizenship, I had always wanted to live and study in Europe and Amsterdam was a natural choice. During my Bachelor’s programme, I developed a strong interest in the field of Political Science, specifically in International Relations. Over the course of my studies at the UvA, I was able to deepen my knowledge of the subject area and explore aspects of the discipline that were of interest to me. I had a great deal of freedom to select courses, as well as a research topic for my MSc thesis. I was impressed by the level of discourse and the small-scale quality of my courses and the programme itself. I graduated from the programme with distinction and continue to be inspired by the field of Political Science. I believe that this speaks well of the high quality of the programme and its teaching staff.
tradition of intellectual tolerance, Amsterdam attracted scholars and writers from abroad who were unable to find the same level of freedom in their own countries. Baruch Spinoza and René Descartes flourished here, alongside Dutch painters, poets and scientists such as Johannes Vermeer, Constantijn Huygens and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. Intellectual and cultural curiosity have prevailed in the Netherlands ever since. This same rich and diverse culture can be found in Amsterdam today, amid a more modern climate of forward-thinking professionalism. Education has always played a vital role in the development of Dutch culture. The UvA, as one of the largest centres of study and research in the Netherlands, continues to be one of its key players.
programmes of any university in Europe. Most classes at the Master’s level include students with different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. In an era of globalisation and an increasingly international labour market, such an environment helps to prepare students for their future careers. It also allows faculties to seek international standards of excellence. The curriculum is constantly being developed, and today comprises more than 80 study programmes taught entirely in English. As well as developing new programmes, the UvA constantly strives to improve the quality and efficiency of existing programmes.
Amsterdam University College Amsterdam University College (AUC) will open its doors in September 2009. AUC will offer a top quality (Honours), broad (interdisciplinary), internationally oriented Bachelor’s programme in the liberal arts and sciences. Taught in English, the programme will target excellent students from both within and outside the Netherlands. AUC is a joint initiative of the University of Amsterdam and the VU University Amsterdam. www.auc.nl
Career prospects
Studying in an international environment In an effort to create an international environment in which learning and creativity can flourish, the UvA has always encouraged international cooperation. It attracts students from all over the world, and presently has more than 2,500 international students and researchers from over 100 countries among its ranks. The UvA currently has one of the largest numbers of international study
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The research-oriented and metropolitan UvA could have no better home than the centre of cultural, scientific and international business activity that is Amsterdam. Students have ready access to a network of businesses and agencies related to their academic programme. Internship placements are therefore easy to find. The UvA maintains excellent relations with numerous regional, national and international businesses and organisations such as the Rijksmuseum, De Nederlandsche Bank, Philips, Heineken and KLM.
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Study programmes Undergraduate Programmes
more information about the options available and regulations. www.uva.nl/education
Certificate programmes
These non-degree programmes, comprising electives, are designed for students who have successfully completed two years of academic training in a relevant field. All certificate students receive an official transcript indicating the courses taken and the credits and grades obtained. Students can enrol in certificate programmes for one semester or for a full year. Bachelor’s programmes
A Bachelor’s programme is a threeyear study programme leading to a Bachelor’s degree. Students with qualifications equivalent to the Dutch university preparatory education (VWO) can apply for this programme. This starting level is equivalent to that of other Western European countries, but usually one or two years more advanced than in most countries outside Western Europe. At the UvA, the only Bachelor’s programme taught entirely in English is the BSc in Economics and Business. All other Bachelor’s programmes are taught in Dutch.
Graduate Programmes Master’s programmes
The UvA has more than 170 Master’s programmes, several of which are unique in the Netherlands and some of which are renowned around the world. The Master’s programmes cover a diverse range of subject areas, ranging from Labour Law and Environmental Law to Forensic Science, from Mathematical Physics to Gender, Sexuality and Society, from Urban Studies to Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image, and from Cultural Analysis to Business Economics. More than 80 of these programmes are taught entirely in English.
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Professional Master’s programmes
Professional Master’s programmes are extended Master’s programmes that last from one-and-a-half to two years and are designed to combine in-depth theoretical knowledge with practice-based learning. The theory that students acquire is put into practice during a three-to-six-month internship. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates receive a Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline.
From regular to advanced
Advanced Master’s programmes
In addition to regular Master’s programmes, the UvA offers Research, Professional, Advanced and Executive Master’s programmes.
Advanced Master’s programmes last one year and are intended for specific groups of professionals who already have a Master’s degree but who are seeking to extend their knowledge of a specific discipline. Students with a Bachelor’s degree and several years of relevant work experience can also apply. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates receive a Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline.
www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Programmes’)
Research Master’s programmes
Research Master’s programmes prepare students for a career in research or pursuing a PhD. The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant field. The level of
Studying in Dutch Students with foreign qualifications wishing to enrol in an undergraduate programme taught in Dutch can visit www.uva.nl/education for
Bachelor’s degree must be comparable to that of a Dutch Bachelor’s degree. Students are also selected on the basis of motivation, research skills and previous academic results. A Research Master’s pro-gramme takes two years. Students with a previous Master’s degree may be allowed to complete the programme in a shorter period.
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Trude van Aalst (22) from the Netherlands Student in Accountancy and Control I chose to do the Accountancy track of the Master’s programme in Accountancy and Control because during my Bachelor in Economics and Business, it became clear that my interest lies with accountancy. I became interested in the work of an accountant, how an accountant is involved in an organisation and how you can mean something for society as an accountant. The Master’s programme in Accountancy and Control is a specialisation of the accountancy track. In-depth cases are handled, greater insight into the choices an accountant has to make is offered and practicing accountants share their experiences. Through different courses such as auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or internal control, you become specialised in accountancy. As for my future, I have signed a contract with an accountancy firm. I will start there as assistant accountant in September and at the same time I will start the post-Master in Accountancy at the Amsterdam Business School of the UvA. This means that I will work for four days and study for one day to become a registered accountant.
Executive Master’s programmes
Executive Master’s programmes are similar to Advanced Master’s programmes and also last for one year. They are designed for specific groups of professionals who already hold a Master’s degree and usually have either experience in management or ambitions in that direction. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates receive an additional Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline.
Other Programmes Summer programmes
Each year the university offers a range of summer programmes in the fields of law, the social and behavioural sciences, medicine and cognitive science. www.uva.nl/summerprogrammes
UvA within the context of an exchange programme, such as ERASMUS, TEMPUS or ISEP, or of a bilateral agreement between their home university and the UvA. Exchange students do not receive an academic degree or diploma from the UvA, but they are issued an official transcript. Credits received at the UvA should be transferable to their home university. Their home university confers the university degree.
TOEFL IELTS (academic module) ■ Cambridge International Examinations. Please note that some departments or programmes do not accept some of these test scores. For more detailed information about the English language requirements per study programme, visit: ■ ■
www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Application and accreditation’ or ‘Study programmes’)
PhD programmes Both Dutch and international students can enrol in PhD programmes at the University of Amsterdam. Several specific PhD programmes are offered entirely in English. International candidates must have an academic qualification equivalent to a Dutch Master’s degree.
The academic year
www.uva.nl/phd
www.uva.nl/isp
The academic year of the UvA runs from 1 September to mid-July and is divided into two semesters of 21 weeks each. The first semester runs from early September to early February, the second from early February to mid-July. The duration of individual programmes can be found in the specific programme descriptions.
Exchange programmes
All the programmes described in this brochure are open to fee-paying students already enrolled at the University of Amsterdam. Students already registered in a degree programme at a foreign university can also take courses at the UvA. In that case, they participate in what is known as an ‘academic exchange’. Exchange students attend the UvA for a limited period of time (one academic year or one semester), while remaining registered at their home university. They attend the
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English language requirements
Credit system
All of the international study programmes at the UvA are taught entirely in English, with the exception of the MA programmes in Modern European Languages, which are conducted in their language of study. Non-native English speakers must have a minimum level of proficiency in English. Please note that some schools or institutes require higher test scores than others. Scores from the following tests are accepted:
Semesters are composed of units called courses. Each course yields 5 to 10 ECTS credits, in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This makes it possible to transfer credits more easily between European academic institutions. A full-time study for one academic year yields 60 credits, corresponding to 1,680 hours of study.
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Grading system Grading system 10 excellent 9 very good 8 good 7 satisfactory (above average) 6 pass 1 to 5 fail
students can choose themselves. Students enrolled in one of the international study programmes can also take courses in other academic disciplines or programmes at the UvA, provided there is still room and the student meets the entrance requirements.
Students from some non-European countries may notice a considerable difference between the style of education in their own country and that in Europe. The European educational system allocates students a high degree of individual responsibility, while at the same time encouraging them to develop an independent and critical way of thinking. This academic environment will be part of the challenge students need to meet when they follow a programme at the UvA. Study programmes comprise a number of courses and generally conclude with a thesis. Depending on the course, classes meet once or twice a week in sessions of two or three hours each. Dutch and international students are present in most classes. Core courses and electives
Most certificate and Master’s programmes include a number of core courses, which are compulsory, and a number of electives, which the
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Plagiarism
During tutorials or seminars students discuss subject matter, do assignments and write papers as well as practice their presentation skills.
It is forbidden to copy material from websites, encyclopaedias, books or other sources without giving full credit to the original authors. If you do so, you are committing plagiarism. Plagiarism can result in the loss of credits or even suspension, and can seriously jeopardise your academic future or other career prospects. Papers may be electronically screened for plagiarism. Please familiarise yourself with the UvA’s Regulations Governing Fraud and Plagiarism for UvA Students, and contact your programme coordinator if you have any questions on this matter.
Practical training
Language courses
Teaching Educational style
the field in order to examine their object of study in its natural environment or to gather research data.
Students at the UvA will be exposed to diverse teaching methods. Assessment for participation in a course can be based on a written examination, a test, a paper or a combination of all three. Tutorials
Practical training forms part of the curriculum of some programmes. During practical training the emphasis is on doing assignments rather than reading academic texts. In Chemistry or Physics, the assignments can take the form of laboratory experiments, while in Dentistry or Medicine students may copy or actually perform medical procedures. Practical training can also involve computer work. Fieldwork
In some programmes students conduct fieldwork. Students go into
English language courses
Various courses are available at UvA Talen, the independent language centre of the UvA, for students wishing to improve their English. English skills courses are offered at four different levels, from elementary to advanced. Individual courses focus on speaking, writing and presentation skills, including writing academic papers in English and preparing essays in English for lectures and tutorials. www.uvatalen.nl
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Dutch language courses
The UvA’s Institute for Dutch as a Second Language (INTT) offers Dutch language courses at six different levels, from absolute beginners to advanced. Before the start of the academic year, there are intensive three-week summer courses, involving 48 hours of classes in total. Extensive day and evening courses (36 hours in total) are also organised at all six levels throughout the year. To be sure of a place, you are advised to apply at least two months before the starting date. www.hum.uva.nl/intt
Application and admissions procedures
Application forms can either be downloaded from programme websites or ordered online (some programmes, such as the Graduate School for Humanities, have online application systems). Completed application forms should be sent directly to the programme managers or institutes as indicated on the website. The programme managers or institutes should be contacted for all further information regarding application and admissions. Please note that some study programmes charge an application fee. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Application and accreditation’)
Student Language Exchange Amsterdam
Are you interested in learning Dutch and meeting Dutch students? If so, check out the Student Language Exchange website at www.sle-amsterdam.nl
The main goal of this online forum, a joint initiative of the International Student Network and the ASVA student union, is to foster language exchange between Dutch and international students at the UvA and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam. In this way, in an informal setting international students can learn Dutch from Dutch students who also want to improve their skills in another language.
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Native English speakers with a degree from one of the following countries are exempted from taking an English language proficiency test: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Financial matters
Please note that some programmes, such as the certificate, Advanced Master’s and Executive Master’s programmes, are not funded by the Dutch government. As a result, tuition fees for these programmes are generally substantially higher than the regular legal tuition fee. The same fee is applicable to all students regardless of their nationality. Students from EU/EEA countries, Suriname and Switzerland
Most international study programmes are financed by the Dutch government. Students under the age of 30 from one of the EU/EEA countries or from Suriname and Switzerland pay the regular national tuition fee for these programmes. Students from non-EU/EEA countries
The deadlines for application vary per programme. Since the application procedure and possible visa procedures can take quite a long time, it is strongly recommended to begin the application procedure well in advance. Early registration also increases the chances of finding suitable accommodation.
Government funding for students from non-EU/EEA countries, with the exception of Switzerland, is no longer available as of the academic year 2008-2009. Tuition fees for these students is therefore now considerably higher. The UvA has established a scholarship programme, known as the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS), specifically designed to offer talented and hard-working non-EU/ EEA students the opportunity to pursue a degree at the UvA.
www.uva.nl/isp (see specific programme information)
www.uva.nl/ams www.uva.nl/tuitionfees
Deadlines
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Balazs Boross (27) from Hungary Student of Gender, Sexuality and Society I obtained my MA degrees in Budapest. As I felt I was not ‘complete’, I chose to continue my studies at University of Amsterdam. I wanted to experience the challenge of living in a foreign country, and as I had previously visited the Netherlands, I found that Amsterdam with its openness and multicultural environment would be the best choice. During my earlier studies I dealt with ethnicity and migration in a ‘classical’ anthropological context. I wanted to explore new areas and learn more about social constructs. So the Master in Gender, Sexuality and Society was a good choice. The Master’s programme provided me with a core introduction to the diverse approaches to gender and sexuality and the discussions in class helped me to find my place in the different viewpoints. I liked the open atmosphere of the classes, and the continuous cooperation between students and members of staff. The courses are challenging and there are numerous facilities you can use while preparing for classes. I especially like it that the students are encouraged to conduct research individually.
Financial aid
In addition to the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships, numerous other scholarships are also available. Please note that, in some cases, students can make use of the Dutch government system of student grants and loans (studiefinanciering). www.uva.nl/scholarships www.ib-groep.nl/International_visitors/ Welcome.asp
For more information, visit www.uva.nl/scholarships. For further queries about scholarships, loans and other forms of financial aid, you can also contact the Financial Aid Office of the UvA’s Student Affairs department, email: financialmatters@uva.nl Cooperation with the Hogeschool van Amsterdam The UvA cooperates closely with the Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA), a university of applied sciences located in the same city. With some 30,000 students, the HvA is one of the largest institutes of professional education in the Netherlands. It offers a number of Bachelor’s programmes taught entirely in English as well as one Master’s degree programme in Occupational Therapy. www.hva.nl
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International Study Programmes (taught in English) Programmes
Duration
Humanities Undergraduate certificate programmes Humanities Master’s programmes (MA) American Studies
Track of*: MA in History
Annual tuition fee** Non-EEA
EEA
1 sem-1 year
€ 9,000
€ 9,000
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1.5 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
€ 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000
€ 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Slavonic Languages and Cultures
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Theatre Studies Professional Master’s programmes (MA) Preservation and Presentation of the Moving Image Erasmus Mundus programmes (MA) International Performance Research*** MA in Theatre Studies (UvA) Research Master’s programmes (MA) Cultural Analysis
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1.5 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1.5 years
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Artistic Research Discourse and Argumentation Studies Dutch Art in European Context English Language and Culture European Studies Film Studies General Linguistics Hebrew Language and Culture Musicology New Media Philosophy
MA in Art History MA in Philosophy MA in Art History
MA in Media and Culture
MA in Media and Culture
Religious Studies, tracks in: Bibles and Cultures ■ Jewish Cultures ■ Mysticism and Western Esotericism ■ General track ■
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Linguistics Literary Studies Media Studies Philosophy Religious Studies
2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
€ 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000
€ 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565
Rhetoric, Argumentation Theory and Philosophy PhD programmes Cultural Analysis
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
3 years
€ 8,000
€ 8,000
1 sem
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1 year
Law Undergraduate certificate programmes Law Master’s programmes (LLM) European Private Law
Track of*: LLM in Private Law
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
International and European Law, tracks in: ■ European Union Law ■ European Union Business Law ■ International Criminal Law ■ International Trade and Investment Law ■ Public International Law Research Master’s programmes (LLM) Public International Law
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Medicine Master’s programmes (MSc) Medical Informatics
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
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Programmes
Duration
Social and Behavioural Sciences Undergraduate certificate programmes Social Sciences
Annual tuition fee** Non-EEA
EEA
1 sem - 1 year
€ 9,000
€ 9,000
Geography, Planning and International Development Studies
1 sem - 1 year
€ 9,000
€ 9,000
Communication Sciences Law, Culture and Society Pedagogical and Educational Sciences
1 sem - 1 year 1 sem 1 sem - 1 year
€ 9,000 € 5,520 web
€ 9,000 € 5,520 web
1 sem - 1 year
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Psychology Master’s programmes (MSc)
Track of*:
Children’s Rights
MSc in Anthropology, Educational Sciences or International Development Studies
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Comparative Labour and Organisation Studies Conflict Resolution and Governance Contemporary Asian Studies European Communication Studies
MSc in Sociology MSc in Political Science
1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
€ 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000
€ 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1 year 1 year
€ 9,000 € 9,000
€ 1,565 € 1,565
Gender, Sexuality and Society
MSc in Communication Sciences MSc in Sociology, Political Science or Anthropology
International Development Studies International Relations
MSc in Political Science
Migration and Ethnic Studies
MSc in Sociology or Anthropology
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
European Union in a Global Order Social Policy and Social Work in Urban Areas Social Theory and Public Affairs
MSc in Political Science MSc in Sociology MSc in Sociology
1 year 1 year 1 year
€ 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000
€ 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565
Urban Studies
MSc in Sociology, Human Geography or Urban and Regional Planning
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
2 years
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Erasmus Mundus programmes (MA) Journalism and Media within Globalisation*** Research Master’s programmes (MSc) Communication Science
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Educational Sciences
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Human Geography, Planning and Development Studies
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Metropolitan Studies Psychology
2 years 2 years
€ 9,000 € 9,000
€ 1,565 € 1,565
Social Sciences Advanced Master’s programmes Medical Anthropology PhD programmes Communication Science
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1 year
€ 14,000
€ 14,000
4 years
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Social Sciences
4 years
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Programmes
Duration
Economics and Business Undergraduate certificate programmes Economic Sciences Bachelor’s programme (BSc) Economics and Business Master’s programmes (MSc) Accountancy & Control
Non-EEA
EEA
1 sem-1 year
€ 9,000
€ 5,000
3 years
€ 7,000
€ 1,565
Tracks:
Actuarial Sciences Business Economics
Finance Organisation Economics Real Estate Finance
Business Studies Econometrics
Econometrics Financial Econometrics Mathematical Econometrics
Economics Research Master’s programmes (MSc) Master of Philosophy in Economics Advanced and Executive Master’s programmes Business Administration (MBA)
Corporate Social Responsibility Entrepreneurship Finance Real Estate
Independent Executive MBA International Finance
International Finance Law and Finance Mathematical Finance Real Estate Finance
International Executive Master of Finance and Control (EMFC) Science (Research) Master’s programmes (MSc) Artificial Intelligence
Annual tuition fee**
Tracks: Forensic Intelligence Gaming Intelligent Systems
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
1 year
€ 26,000
€ 26,000
1.5 years
€ 26,000
€ 26,000
1 year
€ 26,000
€ 26,000
2.5 years
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2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Learning Systems for Language, Knowledge and Speech 2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Biological Sciences
General Biology Ecology and Evolution Integrative Plant Sciences Limnology and Oceanography
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Biomedical Sciences
Immunology Medical Biochemistry Medical Biology Oncology
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Neuroscience Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Science
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Chemistry
Analytical Sciences Molecular Biosciences Environmental Sciences
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Molecular Design, Synthesis and Catalysis Physical Sciences
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Programmes
Annual tuition fee**
Duration
Science Earth Sciences
Computational Geo-Ecology
Non-EEA
EEA
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Earth and Environmental Sciences Earth Surface Processes Landscape Ecology 2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Grid Computing
Computational Science Computer Science
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Life Sciences Logic Mathematical Physics Mathematics Mathematics and Science Education
Molecular Biosciences
2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
€ 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000 € 9,000
€ 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565 € 1,565
Physics
Theoretical Physics Particle and Astroparticle Physics Physical Sciences
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
Forensic Science
2 years
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
System and Network Engineering Erasmus Mundus programmes (MSc)
1 year
€ 9,000
€ 1,565
AtoSiM: Computer Modelling in Physical, Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences***
1 year
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4 years
web
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Stochastics and Financial Mathematics
PhD programmes Logic *
Tracks: Some of the programmes offered are tracks within a Master’s programme. Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive a legally accredited Master’s degree as indicated. Tuition fees: The regular tuition fee for the academic year 2008-2009 is € 1,565 for EEA students younger than 30, and € 1,879 for EEA students aged 30 or older. Tuition fees for non-EEA students for the academic year 2008-2009 are € 9,000 for Master’s students and € 7,000 for Bachelor’s students. Other fees apply for other programmes (certified courses, Advanced and Executive Master’s and PhD programmes). Where no fee is indicated, for more information please see www.uva.nl/isp. Please note that fees may change for the academic year 2009-2010. EEA = European Union + Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Students from Switzerland and Suriname have the same status as EEA students. *** Erasmus Mundus Programmes: These programmes are offered by the UvA jointly with other institutions in and outside the EU. Part of the programme selected is followed at the UvA. For more information, see www.uva.nl/isp. **
Summer Programmes The UvA also offers a range of summer programmes. For an overview, see www.uva.nl/summerprogrammes. Accreditation: All study programmes have been accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). Degrees BSc = Bachelor of Science MA = Master of Arts MSc = Master of Science LLM = Master of Laws PhD = Doctorate degree This overview is subject to change, since the curriculum is constantly developing. No rights can be derived from the contents of this overview. For up-to-date and detailed programme information, please see www.uva.nl/isp.
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Practical matters Student identity card
After payment of the tuition fee, students receive a student identity card with a registration number. This is valid for the duration of their studies at the UvA. Students need this card for identification purposes, registration, discounts and to access university premises and facilities. The student ID card also serves as a library card. Visa
In accordance with an agreement between the UvA and the Dutch Immigration Service (IND), all students who have been accepted into a programme at the UvA can apply for an entry visa (machtiging tot verlopig verblijf or MVV) using the priority procedure offered by the UvA. The procedure takes approximately two months. Citizens of EU/EEA countries or of Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, the United States of America or Vatican City are not required to obtain an MVV. See below for information on how to request a residence permit once you are in the Netherlands. Citizens of any other country are required to have an MVV in order to enter the Netherlands. Please note that it is not possible to apply for this visa after you are in the Netherlands, nor is it possible to study at the UvA if you travel to the Netherlands on a
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tourist visa. Information about the application procedure will be sent to you with your acceptance letter. You will be asked to submit specific documents and pay the entry visa fee (€250) in advance. Visa for Schengen countries
If you need an MVV to enter the Netherlands, we advise you to request a ‘D+C’ (multiple entry) MVV, as this will enable you to travel in the Schengen countries. www.nuffic.nl (see ‘International students’, ‘Preparing your stay’, ‘Visas and permits’)
Residence permit
If you are a non-EU/EEA student and you plan to stay in the Netherlands for a period of three months or longer, you must apply for a residence permit after your arrival. The UvA will submit the application for a residence permit (for the purpose of study) on your behalf. You do not need to contact the Dutch Immigration Service (IND) yourself. To be able to apply for a residence permit, you will need to bring a number of documents with you to the Netherlands. For an overview of the required documents, visit www.uva.nl/visa.
The UvA is legally required to inform the Dutch Immigration Service (IND) of the duration of the registration of
all international students in its programmes. If you stay for longer than three months and do not apply for a residence permit, the IND will therefore know you are residing illegally in the Netherlands. For queries, contact the UvA’s Student Immigration Office at immigration-sts@uva.nl. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Coming to Amsterdam’)
Housing
As in many major European cities, the demand for reasonably priced housing in Amsterdam is high. Cheap housing available to UvA students is therefore limited. In order to assist international students in finding appropriate accommodation, the UvA has signed a number of agreements with different housing corporations. These corporations offer furnished accommodation. Sheets and blankets are also available at cost. The rent varies according to the type, size and location of the accommodation. www.studeren.uva.nl/housing
Insurance
Every resident of the Netherlands is required to have appropriate health insurance, including international students. General liability insurance is also recommended. Before you come to the Netherlands, please make sure your health insurance will cover the entire period of your stay. If your current healthcare insurance
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will not cover your stay abroad, you can choose to apply for either private student insurance or ‘basic’ Dutch healthcare insurance (basisverzekering), depending on your situation. Citizens of the European Union can apply for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The coverage provided by the EHIC is determined by your insurance company, so be sure to ask them whether they provide adequate coverage for your stay in the Netherlands. Depending on the kind of coverage you require, it might be better to purchase a different kind of insurance for the duration of your stay in Amsterdam. For more information about the EHIC, contact your insurance company. www.uva.nl/insurance
Living expenses
During your stay in Amsterdam, you can expect to spend between €850 and €1,300 per month on living expenses. This includes rent but not tuition fees. The following is a rough indication of how your money will be disbursed: ■ ■ ■ ■
accommodation: € 310 - € 600 per month other living expenses: € 450 - € 550 per month insurance: € 50 - € 100 per month (depending on the coverage) books: € 800 - € 1,000 per year.
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Working while studying
Whether you require a work permit to work in the Netherlands depends on your nationality. As a student from one of the following countries, you do not require a work permit and there are no restrictions on the amount of hours you can work: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. As a student from any other country, you must have a work permit in order to work lawfully in the Netherlands, and the number of hours you are allowed to work is restricted. You must make a choice between: ■ full-time (seasonal) work in the months of June, July and August, or ■ part-time work throughout the year, but no more than 10 hours a week. You cannot do both. A work permit is called a tewerkstellingsverklaring or TWV in Dutch. It is free of charge. Your employer or employment agency must apply for a work permit on your behalf (at the Centre for Work and Income, or CWI). You cannot do this yourself. A copy of both the front and back sides of your residence permit (for the purpose of study) and your proof of enrolment
must accompany the application for a work permit. It takes about one to two weeks to process your application. Your work permit will be valid for the same period during which you are registered at the UvA. You will therefore need to request a new work permit if you extend your registration at the UvA. Working after graduation
As of 20 December 2007, students who graduate from a Dutch university are allowed to extend their stay in the Netherlands for the period of one year to look for work. In order to make use of this so called ‘search period’, you will need to change the purpose of your visa. www.nuffic.nl (see ‘International students’, ‘Staying in Holland’, ‘Working after your study’) www.uva.nl/work
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Student facilities Service and Information Centre
The Service and Information Centre (SIC) is the general information centre of the UvA. It is the first port-of-call for all students with general questions. It takes care of a number of services regarding matters such as enrolment, housing, studying and student ID cards. The SIC also maintains a large documentation centre with information about other Dutch universities and studying abroad. If the SIC Help Desk is unable to answer your questions, you can also visit the International Student Adviser. You will receive more information about these services before coming to Amsterdam. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Contact’)
Student organisations
Most Faculty departments have their own student organisations. These organisations advocate the protection and promotion of student interests, and organise such things as excursions, social activities and book discounts. They also play an important role in department and faculty committees. International Student Network Amsterdam
The International Student Network Amsterdam (ISN-A) takes care of the social and cultural integration of international students studying at the UvA. To this end, it organises a wide array of activities, including movie
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nights, weekly drinks, cultural outings and excursions. www.isn-amsterdam.nl
Introductory programme At the beginning of each semester the ISN-A also organises a four-day introductory programme to help newly arrived students familiarise themselves with Amsterdam and the Netherlands and to give them the opportunity to meet other Dutch and international students. Mentoring service In addition, the ISN-A provides a mentoring service for international students. Dutch ISN-A mentors assist new international students by, for example, picking them up at the airport, taking them to their residences and introducing them to Amsterdam and university life.
Chaplains of various religions are grouped together in the University Chaplaincy. Chaplains organise religious services, group discussions and weekend outings. Students experiencing problems with their studies are advised to consult the study coordinator of their department. If necessary, she or he will refer the student to a Student Counsellor. There is a special Student Counsellor for international students. An Ombudsman is also available to students with complaints about the way they have been treated by a University, faculty or individual staff member. The Ombudsman is impartial and occupies an independent position within the University. All exchanges with the Ombudsman are confidential. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Coming to Amsterdam’)
Students with a disability Health and well-being
The UvA has a medical service with a number of university doctors available specifically for students. International students pay the same fee as Dutch students to use these medical services. Dental care is available for reduced rates to both Dutch and international students at the ACTA (Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam). Treatment is provided by university dental students under the supervision of qualified dentists.
Students with a disability can turn to the UvA for advice and assistance. Assistance may be in the form of equipment, such as Braille printers, tape recorders or speech-recognition software. Students can also receive additional academic assistance or, for example, a student buddy who can help with practical matters, like taking notes during class, checking assignments or drawing up a study schedule. www.uva.nl/isp (see ‘Coming to Amsterdam’)
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Computer facilities
UvA students receive a UvAnetID upon enrolment. This provides access to a range of online services including student email, Blackboard and Studyweb. Via the digital learning environment in Blackboard, students can review study materials and consult with lecturers and fellow students. Studyweb allows students to register for classes and exams and to access their final grades. Each student also receives a personal email account, a homepage, free Internet dial-up access, and discounts on UvA-dsl cable Internet access and various software. In addition, 100MB of storage space is available for each student to use on the UvA network’s U-drive. The UvA has six study centres offering a total of nearly 800 computer workstations with printers and fast internet connections. Several UvA buildings additionally feature so-called ‘WI-FI hotspots’, or wireless access points, where it is possible to log in to the UvA network using personal laptops. UvA-vpn and UvA-dsl gives access to digital UvA services such as the Digital Library, outside UvA buildings. www.student.uva.nl/english/facilities.cfm
Libraries
The UvA’s library facilities comprise the University Library and an additional seven faculty libraries. The UvA has an extensive collection that includes some four million titles,
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plus a large collection of rare manuscripts, letters and maps. Students have access to the collection free of charge. The University’s special collections are managed by UvA museums, such as the Allard Pierson Museum and the Museum Vrolik, and are used, amongst other things, for teaching and research purposes. In addition, the UvA’s Digital Library portal offers access to a very extensive range of materials, including library catalogues, 300 bibliographic files, 10,000 ebooks, 15,000 e-journals, text and image databases and electronic copies of dissertations and PhD theses.
CREA
www.uba.uva.nl
University Sports Centre
Media Library
The Media Library (Mediatheek) offers resources for students wishing to learn a new language or brush up on their language skills through independent study. The Media Library has educational materials for about 40 languages and fields of study, including everything from Albanian to Swedish. These materials comprise workbooks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, videos and around 30 television stations – including satellite stations in, for example, Arabic and Romanian. Students who would prefer guided language study can enrol in language courses at the University’s centre for language training, UvA Talen, at a discounted rate.
CREA, the cultural organisation of the UvA and the HvA, organises courses and workshops in theatre, music, dance, literature, the visual arts, video, radio, multimedia and photography. In the context of CREA Studium Generale, it often cooperates with student organ-isations to organise debates, lectures and film screenings. CREA also has its own café and theatre, in which around 100 performances, concerts, events and exhibitions are held annually. www.crea.uva.nl
The University Sports Centre (USC) offers fitness facilities and a wide range of fitness classes for students, covering everything from aikido to swimming. The USC also has numerous gyms, an infrared sauna, sunbeds and a sports café. Students pay a small fee for the use of USC facilities, which are housed at various UvA locations. www.usc.uva.nl
University restaurants
Food in the two university restaurants, Atrium and Agora, is good and cheap. Both restaurants also have a bar.
www.student.uva.nl/english/facilities.cfm www.uvatalen.nl
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Useful addresses Information on international study programmes
Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE)
All information on the international study programmes, including contact addresses of each programme, can be found on the following UvA website:
Roetersstraat 11 1018 WB Amsterdam The Netherlands www.feb.uva.nl/education
www.uva.nl/isp
BSc programmes
General information
Phone: +31 20 525 5326 Email: bpe-feb@uva.nl
Service and Information Centre (SIC)
MSc programmes
Binnengasthuisstraat 9 1012 ZA Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 525 8080 Fax: +31 20 525 2921 Email: info@uva.nl
Phone: +31 20 525 4327 Email: msc-feb@uva.nl Postgraduate programmes (MBA and MIF)
www.uva.nl/isp
International schools of the UvA
This list of international schools covers the main organising institutes of the international study programmes. See the contact details stated in each programme description at www.uva.nl/isp for the contact details of the study programme of your choice. Amsterdam Law School (ALS)
P.O. Box 1030 1000 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 525 3359 Fax: +31 20 525 3360 Email: als@jur.uva.nl
Master programme in International Finance Phone: +31 20 525 4388 Email: MIF@uva.nl Master in Business Administration Phone + 31 20 525 6305 Email: MBA@uva.nl
Faculty of Science, International Office
Kruislaan 404 1098 SM Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 525 7870 Fax: +31 20 525 1214 Email: master@science.uva.nl www.science.uva.nl/international_ programmes
International School for Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS)
Visiting address: Prins Hendrikkade 189B Mailing address: Postbus 26 1000 AA Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 525 3777 Fax: +31 20 525 3778 Email: ishss@uva.nl www.ishss.uva.nl
General information on studying in the Netherlands and scholarships
Graduate School for Humanities
Spuistraat 210 1012 VT Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 525 4481 Fax: +31 20 525 3592 Email: graduateschool-fgw@uva.nl www.hum.uva.nl/graduateschool
NUFFIC (Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education)
P.O. Box 29777 2502 LT The Hague The Netherlands Phone: +31 70 426 0260 Fax: +31 70 426 0399 Email: nuffic@nuffic.nl www.nuffic.nl www.grantfinder.nl
www.jur.uva.nl/als
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UvA representations abroad China
Netherlands Education Support Office (NESO) Beijing New World Center, South Office Building, Room 615 3, Chongwenmenwai Street Chongwen District Beijing 100062 P.R. of China Email: info@nesochina.org www.nesochina.org
Egypt
Netherlands-Flemish Institute Cairo (NVIC) 1, Dr. Mahmoud Azmi Street P.O. Box 50, 11211 Zamalek Cairo, Egypt Phone: + 20 2 27382520 / 27382522 Fax: (+20) 2 7382523 Email: info@nvic.net.eg www.nvic.leidenuniv.nl
Greece
Netherlands Institute Athens (NIA) 11 Makri str. 117 42 Athens, Greece Phone: (+30) 210 9210 760 Fax: (+30) 210 9210 770 Email: nia@nia.gr www.nia.gr
Indonesia
Latvia
Netherlands Education Support Office (NESO) Jakarta Office: Menara Jamsostek, 20th floor Jl. Gatot Subroto no. 38 Jakarta 12710, Indonesia Phone: (+62) 21 5290 2172 Fax: (+62) 21 5290 2173 Email: general@nesoindonesia.or.id
Netherlands – Latvian Chamber of Commerce Elizabetes str. 51, 6th floor Riga, LV 1010 Latvia Phone: (+371) 6720 4680 Fax: (+371) 6720 4681 Email: info@nlcc.lv
Surabaya Office : The International Village Universitas Surabaya Raya Kalirungkut Surabaya 60293 Phone: (62 31) 298 1328 Fax: (62 31) 298 1329 Email: surabaya@nesoindonesia.or.id
Mexico
www.nesoindonesia.or.id
www.nlcc.lv
Netherlands Education Support Office (NESO) Av. Homero 407, 11th floor Col. Chapultepec Morales Mexico City, D.F. 11570 Phone and Fax: (+55) 5254-4013 Email: info@nesomexico.com www.nesomexico.com
Italy
Netherlands Institute Rome Via Omero 10-12 00197 Roma, Italy Phone: (+39) 6 326 9621 Fax: (+39) 6 320 4971 Email: general@knir.it www.knir.it
Japan
Morocco
Netherlands Institute in Morocco (NIMAR) 9, Zankat Moulay Abdelaziz 01002 RABAT, Hassan Morocco Phone: +212 37 668500 Fax: +212 37 768407 www.ru.nl/nimar
Japan-Netherlands Institute Tokyo (JNI) Kyobashi Plaza Bldg 3F 25-3, Ginza 1-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo Japan 104-0061 Phone: (+81) 3 3567 2123 Fax: (+81) 3 3567 5658 www.jni.or.jp
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Russia
Turkey
Netherlands Institute Saint-Petersburg (NIP) Kaloezjsky pereoelok 3 193015 Saint-Petersburg, Russia Mailing address: P.O. Box 109 53101 Lappeenranta, Finland Phone: (+7) 812 327 0887 Fax: (+7) 812 718 1939 Email: info@nispb.ru
Netherlands Institute for Higher Education (NIHA) Koza Sokak No. 111 06700 Gaziosmanpas存a (G.O.P.) Ankara - Turkije Phone: +90 312 437 33 47 Fax: +90 312 437 33 42 Email: info@nihankara.org
www.nispb.ru
Vietnam
www.nihankara.org
Syria
Netherlands Institute Damascus East Mazzeh, Al Farabi str. no. 85 Damascus, Syria Mailing address: P.O. Box 36103, Mezzeh Damascus, Syria Phone: (+963) 11 6120515, 61249790, 61249791, 6117622 Fax: (+963) 11 6120515 Email: director@niasd.org
Netherlands Education Support Office (NESO) 59B Mac Dinh Chi Street DaKao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Phone: (+84) 8 822 0713/822 0724 Fax: (+84) 8 822 0691 Email: info@nesovietnam.com www.nesovietnam.com
www.niasd.org
Information on English proficiency tests
Taiwan
IELTS, British Council
Netherlands Education Support Office (NESO) c/o Netherlands Trade & Investment Office Artist Construction Building, Room D, 7th floor 133, Minsheng E. Road, Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan Phone: (+886) 2 8770 7621 Fax: (+886) 2 2716 0775 Email: nesotpe@neso-taipei.org.tw
Email: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org www.ielts.org
TOEFL www.toefl.org
Cambridge International Examinations
Email: international@ucles.org.uk www.cie.org.uk
www.neso-taipei.org.tw
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