Executive Board
The three-member Executive Board is responsible for University's general management.
Organisation
Learn more about the UvA's management and structure.
Governance and organisation
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Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board oversees university governance and advises the Executive Board. -
Executive staff
The Executive Staff support the Executive Board. The Executive Staff's main tasks are to formulate the University's strategic policy, to set frameworks and to provide operational steering and first-line control. -
Shared service units
The role of the shared service units is to carry out all the support processes within the University.
Our people
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Find a staff member
Use our staff directory to find academic and support staff by name or faculty/unit. -
Professors
Talented professors are the cornerstone of our teaching and research. -
Honorary doctorates
The UvA awards honorary degrees as a way of honouring an individual’s outstanding contributions within a specific field or to society at large.
Organisational chart
What does the organisational structure of the UvA look like?
Councils, committees and advisory
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Participation in decision making
Students and staff participate in decision-making at the level of the university, the faculty and the individual degree programmes, in student councils, works councils and programme committees. -
Advisory committees
Four advisory committees provide the Executive Board with advice in several areas. -
Examination Boards
The Examinations Boards of programmes are responsible for assessing whether each student meets the programme requirements for obtaining a degree. Find out more about their duties and powers. -
Legal affairs
Examination Appeals Board, arbitration committees and other legal matters.
Affiliated organisations
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Amsterdam University Fund
Support from the Amsterdam University Fund makes it possible for students and scientists to realize their academic dreams. -
CREA: cultural activities for students and staff
CREA offers courses and workshops in music, dance, theatre, new media, photography and visual arts. We also host concerts, presentations, exhibitions and debates about science, art and society. -
USC: the University sports centre
The USC offers over 80 sports different activities, from aikido to weightlifting, and aerobics to lacrosse. Work out 7 days a week at one of our 7 fitness centres located across Amsterdam -
Allard Pierson
From Egyptian antiquities to Blaeu atlases, and from medieval manuscripts to contemporary graphic design, the Allard Pierson has a wide variety of the UvA's collections available to the public and to researchers. ... -
UvA merchandise
Always wanted a cool UvA sweater, beanie or other merchandise items? Check out the online shop and the physical store at Spui. -
SPUI25
SPUI25 is an academic and cultural centre for lectures, debates, interviews, book presentations and more. -
Museum Vrolik
19th-century medical professor Gerardus Vrolik began this collection which includes over 10,000 anatomical and embryological specimens, skeletons and skulls, and anatomical models and reconstructions. -
J.Pzn Sweelinck Orkest
This student orchestra is Amsterdam’s oldest symphony orchestra. It regularly performs at top locations in Amsterdam and elsewhere. -
Folia
Folia is the independent, journalistic online magazine for and about the UvA. Folia has existed since 1948 and is produced by a professional editorial team and (former) students.