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Exchange Choices
University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Exchange Student Personal Report ( in PDF format )
2022-23 Spring
Useful Information
Other Notes
Course Registration
MATH courses are available for exchange students.
Exchange Students are not allowed to take Master courses and first year courses.
Examinations
It is important to note that students who are exchanging to University of Amsterdam in the Fall semester must complete all examinations before coming back to Hong Kong.
Visa Application
The student visa fee for the Netherlands has been increased to $600 Euros, effective Fall 2012.
Housing Arrangement
Housing Arrangement Housing is by lottery. Unsuccessful students are advised to find housing in private market as early as possible. Students are generally encouraged to choose the lowest priced housing as it is sometimes closest to the university and downtown canals.
General information regarding inbound Global Exchange Programme
Inbound exchange brochure
Course & faculty criteria
“Studying in Amsterdam as an exchange student” Video
Housing information
International Student Housing – Locations and room types: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7DS68OVpwc
"Student Vlog – How to find housing in Amsterdam?”: https://vimeo.com/518198096
More info on accommodation for international students: www.uva.nl/housing
Update on Language Requirements for Mainland Students
Recently, the Dutch Immigration Service (IND) has decided that a Nuffic Certificate is no longer mandatory for Chinese students applying for a MVV visa in the Netherlands. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to apply to Nuffic for this document and submit as part of your visa application.
Possible Quota: 3-4
MATH courses are available for exchange students.
Exchange Students are not allowed to take Master courses and first year courses.
Examinations
It is important to note that students who are exchanging to University of Amsterdam in the Fall semester must complete all examinations before coming back to Hong Kong.
Visa Application
The student visa fee for the Netherlands has been increased to $600 Euros, effective Fall 2012.
Housing Arrangement
Housing Arrangement Housing is by lottery. Unsuccessful students are advised to find housing in private market as early as possible. Students are generally encouraged to choose the lowest priced housing as it is sometimes closest to the university and downtown canals.
General information regarding inbound Global Exchange Programme
Inbound exchange brochure
Course & faculty criteria
“Studying in Amsterdam as an exchange student” Video
Housing information
International Student Housing – Locations and room types: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7DS68OVpwc
"Student Vlog – How to find housing in Amsterdam?”: https://vimeo.com/518198096
More info on accommodation for international students: www.uva.nl/housing
Update on Language Requirements for Mainland Students
Recently, the Dutch Immigration Service (IND) has decided that a Nuffic Certificate is no longer mandatory for Chinese students applying for a MVV visa in the Netherlands. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to apply to Nuffic for this document and submit as part of your visa application.
Possible Quota: 3-4