• 4GB of RAM or more
• HDD or SSD: 128GB, SSD is recommended
• WiFi: multiband (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
• Screen: at least 11"
• Screen resolution: 1366x768 or better, 1920x1080 is recommended
• Webcam and microphone

We recommend a Windows operating system. MacOS is also possible, but requires more research and initiative because the support is more limited.

Here you can view suitable laptop models.

UvA students can purchase software and various cloud services at a substantial discount through Surfspot. Available products include anti-virus programs, SPSS, Windows 8.1 and Office 365.

Do you have any (technical) questions about your laptop? You can e-mail the laptop-helpdesk via laptops-fnwi@uva.nl. 

Students of the Faculty of Science may rent laptops from the service desk at the Science Park Library. Send an email for more information