Organisations for students
Each department has its own student organisation(s). These organisations often play an important role in department and faculty committees. There are student sports organisations as well.
International organisations
In addition, there are student unions which represent interests of all students such as ASVA. Student organisations such as AEGEE and ISN look after the interests of international students. ISN also has a mentor network in which a Dutch fellow student will show you around the UvA and help you get settled.
International Student Network Amsterdam (ISN)
The International Student Network (ISN) is run by Dutch students specifically for international students studying in Amsterdam. ISN aims to facilitate the social and cultural integration of international students in Dutch society, and Amsterdam in particular.
International Student Network Vendelstraat 2
1012XX Amsterdam
Phone: 020-525 3721
AEGEE
With almost 500 members, AEGEE-Amsterdam is one of the largest student organisations in Amsterdam. This organisation is part of AGEE-Europe, a student organisation that promotes co-operation, communication and integration amongst young people in Europe.
Vendelstraat 2 1012 XX Amsterdam
Phone: 020-5252496
AIESEC
Present in over 110 countries and territories, aligned with 2100 universities and with over 60,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run organization. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to go on international internships, acquire leadership experience and participate in a global learning environment.
Association International d'Etudiant Essianc Economic et Commercial
Nwe Achtergracht 129, kamer D0.15
1018 WS Amsterdam
Phone: 020-626 5030
ASVA Student Union
ASVA offers several services for students such as housing mediation and cheap bikes. See their website for information that can be useful for international students.
Chip & Charge - The Amsterdam Student Tennis Organisation
Chip & Charge is the Amsterdam Student Tennis Organisation for students and alumni who would like to combine sport with a fun time. All levels are welcome.
A.s.t.v. Chip & Charge p/a USC Tennis
Radioweg 80
1098 NJ Amsterdam
Phone: 020-3623311
United Nations International Student Conference of Amsterdam (UNISCA)
UNISCA is a Model United Nations (MUN) organised by the University of Amsterdam. It is a program which consists of a two week long Summer course, in which a simulation of an United Nations Conference takes place.
Postal address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 237
1012 DL Amsterdam
Visiting address:
Vendelstraat 2
Phone: 020-525 2963
Fax: 020-525 2964
Sweelinck Orchestra
The UvA J.Pzn Sweelinck Orchestra was established in 1878 and is the oldest symphony orchestra in Amsterdam. The orchestra is comprised of about 80 enthusiastic students from Amsterdam universities and they rehearse every Thursday from 20:00 to 23:00 at the Singelkerk in the Amsterdam city centre. Their performances take place at well-known locations within Amsterdam (Concertgebouw, Beurs van Berlage) and without (Geertekerk, Utrecht).
For auditions and other information, please refer to the links below.