AUC FAQs - FAQs - Amsterdam University College http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Amsterdam University College and its full-time Bachelor (Honours) programme in the liberal arts and sciences, taught in English. en Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:22:07 GMT http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification UvAweb CMS FAQ: When does AUC's academic year start? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BEE4A41F-1321-B0BE-A4D4CC13DB7E2E12 AUC's academic year will run parallel with that of the VU University Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:58:23 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BEE4A41F-1321-B0BE-A4D4CC13DB7E2E12 FAQ: How many students does AUC have? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/056437DC-1321-B0BE-A418C74BB93C03AA AUC aims to recruit around 200 students per year, including both Dutch and international students. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:01:39 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/056437DC-1321-B0BE-A418C74BB93C03AA FAQ: What are the 'liberal arts and sciences'? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE4C8000-1321-B0BE-A4B114ED6E35CD1A A liberal arts and sciences programme is traditionally a course of studies that provides a well-rounded education in the humanities, social sciences and sciences. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:40:55 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE4C8000-1321-B0BE-A4B114ED6E35CD1A FAQ: Where is AUC located? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/056B0B5B-1321-B0BE-A4569C1E6D19B767 AUC is located in the city of Amsterdam. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:09:39 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/056B0B5B-1321-B0BE-A4569C1E6D19B767 FAQ: Do I need to bring my own laptop? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/E9A7DCCD-1321-B0BE-6810E0BB5185FA6F All the IC facilities at AUC have been set up to enable students to use their own laptops for their studies, such as a wireless network throughout the academic building. There are, therefore, no computer rooms with PCs for student use in the AUC academic building. So AUC students are expected to bring their own laptops. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:23:42 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/E9A7DCCD-1321-B0BE-6810E0BB5185FA6F FAQ: How do I apply to AUC? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE3D0F7D-1321-B0BE-A47906D22C561759 You need to apply direct to AUC on our application form, and go through our admissions procedure. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:14:12 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE3D0F7D-1321-B0BE-A47906D22C561759 FAQ: What are the fees? How much will it cost? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE54D492-1321-B0BE-A47BB393914A5159 For the 2009-2010 academic year the AUC tuition fee for Dutch and EU/EEA students is set at EUR 1620, the government-funded fee level in the Netherlands. The AUC tuition fee for students from outside the EU/EEA is EUR 9120. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:15:06 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE54D492-1321-B0BE-A47BB393914A5159 FAQ: What is AUC's academic calendar? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/F54E9752-1321-B0BE-68B169762BCE0AEC AUC's academic year will run parallel with that of the VU University Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00:51 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/F54E9752-1321-B0BE-68B169762BCE0AEC FAQ: What subjects can I study at AUC ? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE276180-1321-B0BE-A47E89FAE5A1CD11 AUC will offer a Bachelor (Honours) programme in the liberal arts and sciences. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:19:18 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE276180-1321-B0BE-A47E89FAE5A1CD11 FAQ: What are the requirements for the first year? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AC79856-1321-B0BE-68F0DD10D182C971 AUC first year requirements. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:08:23 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AC79856-1321-B0BE-68F0DD10D182C971 FAQ: What are themes? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AB9D66D-1321-B0BE-6856DCC8198E0B70 The AUC themes examine complex and far-reaching questions in today's world that require the integration of insights from different fields of knowledge. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:52:29 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AB9D66D-1321-B0BE-6856DCC8198E0B70 FAQ: What are the majors? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AC0008D-1321-B0BE-6807D27C3B0B98A7 AUC offers majors in sciences, social sciences and humanities. You choose one of three majors - humanities, social sciences, or sciences - at the end of your first year. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:58:55 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AC0008D-1321-B0BE-6807D27C3B0B98A7 FAQ: Does AUC offer a pre-med track? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/CEAE1DA0-1321-B0BE-A411448F327E50ED AUC's curriculum includes a 'health and well-being' theme and intends to support students who would like to go on to study postgraduate programmes in the health and life sciences. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:33:16 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/CEAE1DA0-1321-B0BE-A411448F327E50ED FAQ: How will I know what courses to choose? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/CEBB066C-1321-B0BE-A4872B7AE302B8D8 AUC will assign a tutor to every student ... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:36:22 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/CEBB066C-1321-B0BE-A4872B7AE302B8D8 FAQ: Can I transfer courses from other universities? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AD95A5C-1321-B0BE-68B15695B1AB5895 Transferring courses at AUC Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:25:59 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AD95A5C-1321-B0BE-68B15695B1AB5895 FAQ: Can I take more than ten courses per year? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4ACBDBA5-1321-B0BE-686BBD85D079D108 AUC courses Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:15:31 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4ACBDBA5-1321-B0BE-686BBD85D079D108 FAQ: What kind of degree does AUC offer? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE2DB715-1321-B0BE-A4F2F5778252CD93 AUC offers a Bachelor (Honours) degree. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:09:14 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/BE2DB715-1321-B0BE-A4F2F5778252CD93 FAQ: What are the general requirements for the bachelor degree? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AC3E6A9-1321-B0BE-688C8D0C6A4218E8 Requirements for the AUC bachelor degree. The following requirements must be met for the degree. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:03:42 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AC3E6A9-1321-B0BE-688C8D0C6A4218E8 FAQ: Is the AUC programme accredited? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/299FA03E-1321-B0BE-685E8E25472F9EB4 Yes. The NVAO (the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) ... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:10:27 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/299FA03E-1321-B0BE-685E8E25472F9EB4 FAQ: How much time do I have to finish the programme? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AF2CC27-1321-B0BE-6815CAFA17D40D00 AUC programme Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:53:28 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AF2CC27-1321-B0BE-6815CAFA17D40D00 FAQ: What happens after graduation? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AF5AA68-1321-B0BE-68633A653375DA08 After AUC Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:08 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/4AF5AA68-1321-B0BE-68633A653375DA08 FAQ: Where do AUC students live? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/2625EB27-1321-B0BE-A41FD1845DCDE0BC AUC students live in Amsterdam Science Park. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:33:40 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/2625EB27-1321-B0BE-A41FD1845DCDE0BC FAQ: Do I have to live in the AUC student residences? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/95CAA64D-1321-B0BE-68F33C527290AF49 Yes, AUC expects all its students to live in the AUC student residences. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:51:50 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/95CAA64D-1321-B0BE-68F33C527290AF49 FAQ: How are the rooms allocated? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/E97B26F3-1321-B0BE-683FE477B4F30668 If you are invited to study at AUC, and you accept the invitation, you will be sent a housing preference form. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:12:15 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/E97B26F3-1321-B0BE-683FE477B4F30668 FAQ: How much will the student accommodation cost? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/95D9F639-1321-B0BE-687EC3F91327BA70 For estimates of the cost, please see links below. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:18:29 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/95D9F639-1321-B0BE-687EC3F91327BA70 FAQ: Is Amsterdam an expensive city? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/95E15FCF-1321-B0BE-6846CE23EB04EFD2 Although it is a capital city, Amsterdam is nowhere near as expensive as London or New York or Tokyo, especially if you take housing out of the equation. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:10:31 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/95E15FCF-1321-B0BE-6846CE23EB04EFD2 FAQ: Is Amsterdam a safe city? http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/998A62CE-1321-B0BE-A423A37D93A175EC Amsterdam is generally a safe city, particularly when compared to other world cities. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:27:53 GMT http://www.auc.nl/faqs/home.cfm/998A62CE-1321-B0BE-A423A37D93A175EC