The University of Amsterdam is a modern university with a rich history, providing a high-quality education in inspiring surroundings in the heart of Amsterdam.
Surrounded by history and culture, and within a short walk of the shops and restaurants in the city centre, the University of Amsterdam is the perfect base to enrich your student experience.
Life on the campus
As a student at OnCampus Amsterdam, you will have access to the same facilities and services as University of Amsterdam students. This means you'll be a part of the university from day one!
Exceptional campus facilities are available for all OnCampus students to use, providing high-quality academic environments where you can excel in your studies like work spaces, libraries, and purpose built subject areas.
At the University of Amsterdam students have access to CREA, the university's cultural centre, and USC, the University Sport Centre that offers excellent sports and gym facilities.
The ASVA is the student union for all students at the University of Amsterdam and supports a range of study and student guilds, both social and academic.
The International Student Committee (ISC) is run by current bachelor students and organises social events as well as running a mentoring programme for first-year students.
SEFA is a study association for University of Amsterdam students and CREA offers courses and workshops that cater to a wide range of creative hobbies including music, photography, theatre, dance, literature, and visual arts.
OnCampus Amsterdam students are able to benefit from all of these associations and the support offered by the student union.
Living in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is situated in the heart of Europe. It is a real cosmopolitan capital and one of Europe's most beautiful, with an enormous number of attractions.
Amsterdam is a diverse city with over 180 nationalities represented in the 850,000-strong population. It is famous for its bikes, canals, museums, galleries, food, parks, and culture. Amsterdam ranks 1st in the world in the Numbeo Quality of Life Index 2023, based on cost of living, crime rates, healthcare, and environmental pollution.
Students wishing to travel during their studies benefit from Amsterdam's excellent links to Europe and the rest of the world, with Paris, Berlin, London, and many other destinations easily accessible by plane or by train.
Learn more about life in Amsterdam in our location guide.
