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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
Netherlands
52.3639549, 4.9115847
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
Please check out this page to get recognition.
Necessary documents to provide
What can students expect?
To apply for additional facilities, please make an appointment with a student counsellor. The UvA uses a bespoke approach, for each of its students. Please note: facilities at the UvA may differ from advice for facilities by experts or other educational institutions.
If you have any questions about the facilities at the UvA, feel free to contact the Student Service Desk. Check out this page to find other ways to contact the Student Service Desk.
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to the educational activities
- May request adjusted courses materials: size, font and font size, braille, etc.
- May request the course material in digital format
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad during lectures
- May use elevators and other access facilities on campus
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
- May take more time for the written exam
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
Depending on your specific situation, adjustments for studies and exams can be made. This is arranged per faculty of the UvA.
For the adjustments for studies, please contact the study advisor of your faculty.
For the adjustments for exams, please check out this page.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Medical assistance for students at UvA
For medical assistance, the usual practice in the Netherlands is to have an initial consultation with a general practitioner. This practitioner can then refer you to a specialist in a hospital. As a student in Amsterdam, you can also contact the General Practitioners Practice UvA (https://www.huisartsenamsterdam.nl/international/). We kindly ask you not to visit the practice but to make a call instead.
What do I do when I develop possible Covid-19 symptoms?
If you develop symptoms related to coronavirus, you need to get a free test to check whether you have the virus. Call 0800-1202 (or +31 850 659 063 if you're calling with a foreign phone number) to apply and make an appointment. You can also go here for more information.
Where can I find information on psychological support?
For psychological support Information, see this page.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Students who are in need of adaptations to their residences can contact the housing office of the UvA.
You can find out about the accessibility services on this page.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Please contact the student counsellors and/or study advisor to see what is possible in your individual situation
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
You will meet with the student counsellor and/or study advisor to discuss your specific needs during your exchange.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
The UvA organizes introduction programmes for all new students. For an overview of the introduction programmes, please check this page.
You can find information about the general introduction week for bachelor students (see "Intreeweek").
ESN Amsterdam has a general social introduction week for all international students (see "ESN Introduction").
The faculties of the UvA organize faculty/study specific introduction (see "Will I also get an introduction to my study or faculty?").
Additionally, check out this page for information sessions on studying with a disability or chronic illnesses at the UvA.
Additional services and arrival information can be found on the Upon Arrival page.