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University of Amsterdam

A modern institution with a long and rich history, the UvA is one of Europe’s most prominent research-led universities.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus updates & FAQ
See our coronavirus updates and frequently asked questions for UvA students and staff.
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Return to campus
We’re starting up again step by step. The following phases and protocols will serve as a guide as we slowly start implementing education and research activities on campus.
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Bachelor's programmes

Looking for an undergraduate degree? Browse our range of English-language Bachelor's programmes.
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Master's programmes

Choose from over 200 Master's programmes, from Accountancy to Astronomy and from Medical Informatics to Media Studies.
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Short courses and other programmes

Browse the UvA's range of other programmes, including Executive Master's programmes or MBAs for professionals, summer and winter courses and a wide range of open modules.
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Choosing a study programme? Join our online events
Experience Days are now offered online. You can also watch programme information videos from the Bachelor's Day. Or maybe you have questions you want to ask a student. Now you can ask them directly through our special Instagram page.
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News and interviews

One of the victims

Mass graves provide new evidence of violence against women in Franco's Spain

7 Aug 2020
Women suffered gender-specific violence during the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship, says archaeologist and forensic anthropologist Laura Muñoz-Encinar in a recent publication. The researcher excavated ...
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Municipality, VU and UvA open lab for social AI

6 Jul 2020
The Civic AI Lab (CAIL) is a collaboration between the City of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The Mayor and Executive Board of the City of Amsterdam have approved ...
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AI technology for people
Find out about UvA research in the field of artificial intelligence: new algorithms, practical applications and their impact on society.
All about AI
‘History is not just about knowing. Above all, it’s about critical thinking.’
Vincent Kuitenbrouwer, University Lecturer in History of International Relations
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