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Application and deadlines
Open UvA Courses
To register for Open UvA Colleges go through the step-by-step plan. If you register for the first time, you need to use the online registration form under Step 4. Fill in the online application form. If you are already enrolled in Open UvA Courses for this year (or were enrolled in 2019-2020) and you wish to take more courses, please move on to Step 9. Re-register for courses.
For academic year 2020-2021, the faculty must have received your application for the Open UvA Colleges before the deadlines below. After the deadline the course registration starts. If you did not apply by then, the course might be full. In most cases you can apply for extensive education* or be put on the waiting list.
Semester 1, block 1
Deadline bachelor courses June 4
Deadline master courses July 2
Semester 1, block 2
Deadline bachelor courses June 4
Deadline master courses July 2
Semester 1, block 3
Deadline bachelor courses November 26
Deadline master courses July 2
Semester 2, block 1
Deadline bachelor courses November 26
Deadline master courses November 26
Semester 2, block 2
Deadline bachelor courses February 4
Deadline master courses November 26
Semester 2, block 3
Deadline bachelor courses February 4
Deadline master courses November 26
*For most of our courses you can choose between intensive education (including tutorial workgroup, lectures and exams) or extensive education (only lectures and exams). In both cases you have access to our online learning space Canvas.
Make sure you meet the entry requirements for the master’s programme, also if you only wish to follow one course. Select the master’s programme of your choice to see if you are admissible.
In this form you need to upload a copy of your passport, diploma and transcript. After applying, you will receive a proof of receipt. If we need more information, we will let you know.
After applying, you will receive an email with your UvAnetID. Follow the instructions in this email to activate your ID; you will need it to complete your UvA application.
A student ID card is a personal document which serves as proof of identity for examinations and library privileges. You will receive instructions explaining how to request your student ID card.
You will need to pay the course fee in order to complete your registration to the course. The invoice will be sent to the email address you provide in the online registration form.
When your application is approved and you have been definitively registered for the course(s), you will receive an email with a confirmation of the enrolment and course registration.
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