Do you have a question about our admissions requirements, application procedure, grades needed or the process of enrolling at AUC? Please contact our Admissions Office directly using the link below and select "Admissions/application" as the subject of your question. This will ensure that our Admissions Officers have the time to carefully consider your enquiry and give you a complete answer.

Talk to an Admissions Officer

If you would like to speak directly with our Admissions Office, you can: 

• Join the Zoom Office Hour on Tuesdays from 13.00 to 14.00
• Call + 31 (0)20 525 8787 on Wednesdays from 16.30 to 17.30

Visit the page below to access the Zoom link. 

Do you have a question that's not answered on the website or in the information you've received? You can open a "call" in the Digital AUC Service Desk. This will allow us to send your question directly to the correct staff member who can work to resolve your issue. 

Students who receive an offer to study at AUC will also be invited to a webinar with our Admissions Office. These webinars will explain important details about your offer, discuss what steps you need to take to confirm your offer and how to start your enrolment at AUC. We'll also cover what you can expect in the coming months in terms of communications, deadlines and things you may need to arrange such as entry visas and how to select your room. 

Webinars for students with an offer of admission to AUC

• 12 February 2025: "About your offer" webinar for early-bird applicants
• 8 April 2025: "About your offer" webinar for regular deadline applicants

You will be invited to register for these webinars by email.  

We receive applications from all over the world and understand that some applicants may not have had the chance to visit AUC before accepting their offer. Or maybe you did visit AUC, but are curious about meeting other accepted students? You are welcome to join a campus tour for accepted students that fits your schedule (held on Tuesdays and Thursdays). 

Campus visit for accepted students

• Dates:
  • Tuesday 1 April 12:45-13:45
  • Thursday 10 April 12:45-13:45
  • Tuesday 15 April 12:45-13:45
  • Thursday 24 April 12:45-13:45
  • Tuesday 29 April 12:45-13:45
  • Thursday 1 May 12:45-13:45
  • Tuesday 6 May 12:45-13:45
  • Thursday 15 May 12:45-13:45
• Registration: You will receive a form to sign up via email. 

Early-bird applicants

Accept your offer by 16 February

Early-bird applicants (applying before the 1 December deadline) will receive a decision on admission in the first week of February. If you've been admitted to AUC, you will receive an email with instructions on how to accept your offer in Embark. The deadline to accept your offer will be 16 February 2025 at 23:59 (CET).

Regular deadline applicants

Accept your offer by 16 April

Regular deadline applicants (applying before the 1 February deadline) will receive a decision on admission in the first week of April. If you've been admitted to AUC, you will receive an email with instructions on how to accept your offer in Embark. The deadline to accept your offer is 16 April 2025 at 23:59 (CEST).

Don't wait until the last minute

If you're accepting your offer to study at AUC, don't wait until the last minute to accept your offer in Embark. You should do so as soon as possible to ensure the acceptance is received and processed on time. 

Using Studielink to initiate your enrolment

Once you've accepted your offer to AUC, you'll need to start your enrolment in Studielink. Please wait until our Admissions Office informs you of this procedure by email. All students will first be registered at (and eventually pay tuition to) the University of Amsterdam.

• Early-birds: start your enrolment in Studielink before 1 March

Early-bird applicants will receive instructions by email on how to start their enrolment in Studielink on 17 February. You'll have until 1 March to initiate your enrolment in Studielink for "Liberal Arts and Sciences".  

• Regular applicants: start your enrolment in Studielink before 27 April

Regular deadline applicants will receive instructions by email on how to start their enrolment in Studielink on 17 April. You'll have until 27 April to initiate your enrolment in Studielink for "Liberal Arts and Sciences".  

Start your enrolment at the UvA

Make sure you've started your enrolment at the University of Amsterdam in Studielink for the programme "Liberal Arts and Sciences". 

Are you already living in the Netherlands? Use your DigiD

A DigiD (Digital Identification) is an online ID (username and password) that provides access to government administration websites in the Netherlands.

• Students who do not live in the Netherlands can use Studielink without a DigiD.
• Students who currently live in the Netherlands will need their DigiD to use Studielink. We strongly recommend you to apply for your DigiD at least three weeks before registering in Studielink.

Already started your enrolment for AUC?

If you had already started your enrolment or an application in Studielink for "Liberal Arts and Sciences" at the University of Amsterdam before being requested to do so, please leave your account as-is and await further instructions from our Admissions Office.

Open enrolments for other study programmes in Studielink?

It's OK to have open enrolments for other study programmes. If you still have open enrolments or applications for other study programmes by the time Introduction Week begins in August, you will be asked to cancel these.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national, the UvA Immigration Office will contact you after you have completed your enrolment in Studielink. You will typically receive this email in early May. 

As an international student who is not an EU/EEA national, all visas, permits and other issues involving immigration will be handled by the University of Amsterdam (UvA). After you have accepted your offer to study at AUC, our Admissions Office will inform the UvA's Immigration Office who will in turn contact you by email. The UvA Immigration Office usually contacts international students starting in early May.

Please note that the UvA uses your nationality (not residency status) when determining the necessary protocols for completing immigration documents and procedures. 

Applying for a residence permit (VVR) and/or entry visa (MVV)

Depending on your nationality and the country you'll be coming from, you will be asked to upload several documents to apply for your residence permit. All international students who are not EU/EEA nationals need to apply for a Dutch residence permit (VVR). After receiving your documents, the UvA Immigration Office will review your application. If it's deemed complete, they will submit your application to the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Once the IND has approved your application (which can take some time), they will inform the UvA who will contact you about the approval. 

Entry visas (MVV)

Should you need a visa to enter the Netherlands (check which countries require a visa here), you will be instructed to make an appointment with the Dutch embassy in your home country to have your biometrics taken and receive your entry visa. This will allow you to travel to the Netherlands. 

Collecting your residence permit 

You will be informed by email of a specific date and location where you can collect your residence permit from the IND. The University of Amsterdam typically arranges two days in September when international students can visit an IND location to collect their permits.  

UvA Immigration Office as your point of contact

The UvA has support systems, specialists and years of experience in helping international students get settled in the Netherlands. Information regarding issues related to migration, visas, residence permits and more practical matters for international students such as insurance will be communicated to you by the University of Amsterdam. You can find more information on visas and residence permits by following the link below.

If you have already completed or will complete (the equivalent of) at least 30 European Credits (EC), you can apply for a transfer of credit up to 30 EC (and in exceptional cases 60 EC). You can send the completed transfer of credit request form and all required accompanying documentation to AUC Admissions before 15 June 2025. Make sure to complete this request on time. While you can submit course waiver requests at any time throughout your time at AUC, a transfer of credit can only be requested before you start at AUC (and with a deadline of 15 June). 

You can find more information about the difference between course waivers and transfer of credit requests, along with how to request a transfer of credit, via the link below.

Submit all required documents by 1 July

All offers made by AUC are conditional until we receive your final secondary school diploma(s), transcripts and test results/final exam scores (if applicable). Please make sure our Admissions Office receives these before 1 July.

Education systems that release results after 1 July

Our Admissions Office is aware that certain education systems only release the final results, transcripts and/or diplomas shortly after this deadline (A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate, etc.). If you're part of one of these systems, simply send the documents to our Admissions Office as soon as possible. 

Substantial delay in sending documents? Contact AUC Admissions

If you already know that there will be a substantial delay in receiving these documents (i.e. you won't receive them by 24 August), please contact our Admissions Office.

How to submit your documents

Certified digital copies

AUC can accept certified digital copies of transcripts and test results when sent directly by your secondary school or issuing institution. Certified digital copies of transcripts, grades or results can be sent to the AUC Admissions Office. Please note that certain test and exam results (including AP results, IELTS, CAE and TOEFL results) must be sent directly to AUC from the issuing institution. These test results cannot be sent by you or your secondary school. 

Certified paper copies

You can send certified paper copies of your official documents by post to AUC's postal address. We strongly recommend using a courier service to ensure that these are delivered securely.

Postal address
Amsterdam University College
t.a.v Admissions Office
PO Box 94160
1090 GD Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Using DHL as a courier service? Use AUC's visiting address
If you are using DHL to send your documents, you must send them to AUC's visiting address. 

Please note that it is your responsibility to make sure the necessary documents are sent and received by the Admissions Office on time. If you're unsure if certain documents have been received, please contact our Admissions Office to check.

• OMPT test results

If you are required to take an OMPT test to fulfil a maths admissions requirement, or if you've indicated that you'll be taking an OMPT test to remedy a deficiency, please make sure the passing results are received by the Admissions Office before 1 July. If the results are not received before 1 July, you will not have met the conditions for entry to AUC. This means that your offer of admission will no longer be valid and you will not be able to start your studies. 

Pay your tuition fees before 31 August

AUC does not participate directly in the processing of tuition fees. All AUC students pay their tuition fees to the University of Amsterdam (UvA). You can choose from four ways to pay your tuition fees. Please note that you must pay your tuition fee before 31 August to finalise your enrolment in Studielink. 

It is important to note that if you want to pay your tuition fee in instalments (instead of all at once), you'll need to use the "Digital authorisation (direct debit)" option. To use this option, you'll need a bank located in the SEPA area. 

Timeline for paying tuition fee

In May (at the earliest), you will receive a message from Studielink about the amount of the tuition for the coming academic year and how to arrange payment. You need to ensure that payment of the tuition fee is arranged by 31 August at the latest. It's good to note that arranging the payment of the tuition fee does not always automatically mean your enrolment has been completed. You should always check the status of your enrolment in SIS.

If you cancel your enrolment in Studielink prior to 31 August, you will not have to pay any tuition fees. Any digital direct debit authorisation you issued will then be cancelled and any excess tuition fee you paid will be automatically refunded. Please note that this only applies to the tuition fee and not housing fees.

Health insurance is required; liability and household contents insurances are strongly recommended

All students are required by law to have appropriate health insurance when studying in the Netherlands. Students are also advised to take out an appropriate general third-party insurance. Please note that liability insurance is mandatory for non-EEA/EU students when requesting a residence permit through the UvA.

Make sure you're covered

Before you come to the Netherlands, we encourage you to carefully check whether your insurance will cover the complete period of your stay abroad and what type of coverage it provides. Health insurance, liability insurance and insurance against fire and theft are all either required and/or strongly recommended.

You can find more information about the various types of insurance, how to take out a policy and other practical issues (such as working during your studies as an international student) as they relate to insurance in the Netherlands via the link below.

Course registration for the first semester

In July, you will receive an email from the AUC Registrar's team requesting you to submit your course preferences for the 16-week period of the first semester. Each semester at AUC is 20 weeks long and divided into a 16-week period (September to December; February to May) and a 4-week period (January; June). The form sent by the AUC Registrar will guide you through your options for selecting courses.

Advice from your tutor for future registration

In the future, you will register yourself for courses after meeting with your tutor. For the first 16-week period (meaning your first four courses), the Registrar will collect your preferences and create a course schedule for you. In the 4-week period of your first semester (January), you will typically take either "The Global Identity Experience" or another course of your choice (depending on your major).

Once you have your UvAnetID and finalised your housing selection and payment, you should request your University of Amsterdam student ID card. You can use your student card to identify yourself, borrow books in the library, print on campus and pay for things at vending machines.

When can you apply for your UvA Student ID card?

You can apply for your student ID card one month before the start of your studies at the UvA. You will need a UvAnetID in order to submit your application. Go to mijnuvapas.nl to upload a passport photo for your student ID card. This can prove difficult on a tablet or mobile phone, so please make sure to use a laptop or desktop computer.

When will you receive your Student ID card?

Make sure to apply for your student ID card on time.

For international students

Did you provide a home address outside of the Netherlands? In that case, an email will be sent to your UvA mail address (not your personal email) to let you know when you can pick up your new student ID card at one of the UvA service points. This process requires a valid identity document such as a passport or government ID card. 

Students living in the Netherlands

Did you apply for your student ID card before 1 September?
If you registered using an address in the Netherlands and applied for your student ID card before 1 September, you will receive your card at your home address in the Netherlands. If you applied for your card before 1 September and have not received your student ID card by 14 September, please drop by one of the UvA service points or contact the Facility Services Service Desk.

Did you apply for your student ID card after 1 September?
Did you apply for your student ID card after 1 September? In that case, an email will be sent to your UvA mail address to let you know when you can pick up your new student ID card at one of the UvA service points. This process requires a valid identity document such as a passport or government ID card. 

There are a few key documents that you need to be aware of while studying at AUC. Ranging from helpful hints to important academic procedures and protocols, you can read and review these documents below. 

1. Academic Standards and Procedures
2. Explore student.auc.nl
3. Social and Academic Codes of Conduct

The Academic Standards and Procedures (AS&P) contain a complete explanation of the academic programme, including grading, requirements for graduating, attendance policies and more. While your academic tutor can assist you, it is your responsibility to read and understand the information in the AS&P. The student website (student.auc.nl) will answer many of your questions about being a student at AUC and contains an overview of the resources available to you, while the Social and Academic Codes of Conduct include information on what we expect from you as a member of the AUC community. The Board of Examiners Rules and Guidelines highlight the role of the Board of Examiners in upholding and interpreting the Academic Standards and Procedures. 

Overview of important dates to keep in mind. The timelines for housing are the same for early-bird applicants and regular-deadline applicants.

If you accept your offer, you will pick your preferred room in June using uh.room.nl. This is a digital selection platform used by housing association DUWO. DUWO is the housing association that you will rent your room from. AUC has an agreement with DUWO, but does not directly own or manage the student residences.  

Room types

The rooms in the residences include single units (studios) and shared units (two or four students per unit). Some shared units are two- or three-room apartments, while others are large open-plan spaces. All units have a kitchen corner and private bathroom (toilet and shower). The prices, exact sizes and practical details of each room will be listed in the uh.room.nl selection system. 

Most rooms are unfurnished

While there are a limited amount of furnished rooms available, the vast majority are unfurnished. It is indicated in the selection system whether a room is furnished or unfurnished.

Unfurnished rooms
If you select an unfurnished room (whether 2- or 4-person shared, or a single room) you will have to arrange your own furniture and appliances upon arrival. This includes bringing your own bed and kitchen appliances such as hotplates, a microwave and/or a refrigerator. 

Furnished shared rooms
If you select one of the furnished shared rooms, there will be a single bed, wardrobe, armchair, desk, chair and basic kitchen appliances (fridge, hot plates) for both you and your roommate. Each room will also include two basic kitchenware kits and a set of sheets, pillows and bedding. If you select a furnished room, you will need to move to another room in the student residences at the end of your first year as these are for short-stay occupancy (maximum of 1 year). There are no furnished single rooms.

Living off-campus is not possible

Please keep in mind that it is not possible to live off-campus for any of the three years of your degree. In some extreme circumstances, such as a severe housing shortage, AUC might ask students to volunteer to live off-campus. Should this be the case, a request would be shared with all students. No individual requests to live off-campus are taken into consideration.

AUC Housing Webinar

In April, there will be a webinar hosted by the Services and Communications team responsible for housing. This webinar will explain the details of the room selection procedure, what you should prepare, how to confirm your room, what you'll need to pay and what to keep in mind before moving in. 

• 23 April: Housing webinar

Register using the link here.

All incoming first-year students must pay a one-time residential campus fee of 675 EUR. This fee covers the costs of running a residential programme for AUC students and must be paid before selecting a room. You will receive an email on 1 May (early-bird and regular-deadline  applicants) or 15 June (late-deadline applicants) with details of how to pay the residential campus fee. 

Deadlines

• Early-bird & regular-deadline applicants: Pay by 7 May
• Late-deadline applicants: Pay by 23 June 

Refund policy
Please note that the residential campus fee is refundable only under certain conditions, such as failure to meet entry requirements due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., failed exams or force majeure). Refund eligibility requires prompt communication with AUC, as refunds are not automatic. Once a student moves into the student residences, the fee becomes non-refundable.

Please note that this information refers to selecting a single room (studio) or 2-person shared room. There is a separate procedure for those selecting a place in a 4-person apartment.

1. Activate your uh.room.nl account

As explained, room selection will take place using ‘uh.room.nl’.  AUC will upload your information into the uh.room.nl platform. This will trigger an invitation to your email asking that you activate your account in the portal one day before housing selection opens. Once your account is activated, you will have one day to view all available rooms before the selection period starts.

2. Viewing and selecting a room

Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants can log in to uh.room.nl to view available rooms and make their selection within the specified timeframes.

Early-bird & regular-deadline applicants

• Can view available rooms starting 2 June 2025.
• Can select a room from 3 June at 13:00 (CEST) until 6 June at 16:00 (CEST).

Late-deadline applicants

• Can view available rooms starting 7 July 2025.
• Can select a room from 8 July at 13:00 (CEST) until 10 July at 16:00 (CEST).

Be sure to select your room as soon as possible to increase your chances of securing your preferred option.

Please note that this information refers to selecting a place in a 4-person apartment. There is a separate procedure for those who would like to select a single (studio) or 2-person shared apartment (see above). 

This procedure is only for early-bird and regular-deadline applicants.

1. Fill in the form for a 4-person apartment

After the housing webinar takes place, you will receive a follow-up email with information about how to indicate your preference to live in a 4-person apartment. Please note that by completing the form, you will commit to living in a 4-person apartment and enter into a separate procedure. 

• Deadline to commit to 4-person room: 6 May 2025

2. Join the 4-person online mixer

We'll be hosting online roommate mixers specifically for those who commit to living in 4-person apartments. The programme will include introductions from current students living in 4-person units and a chance to meet other incoming classmates who want to live in a shared social space. You can discuss aspects that could be important when living together, such as whether members of a house are vegan, like sports, like to have guests over, etc.

• 4-person online mixer: 14 May 2025

3. Submit your preferences & learn if there's a match

After the 4-person mixer, you'll be able to submit your preferences for a house you would like to join. If there's a match, then the place in the apartment will be reserved for you and you'll be able to upload your documents, sign the housing contract and pay. If there is no match, you will be offered a place in another 4-person house. If you can't be allocated a place 4-person apartment, you will be able to select a room from the room selection system based on what is available (most likely a place in a shared 2-person room). 

• Deadline results of the mixer: 22 May 2025

After learning which apartment you'll be joining, you will be able to upload your documents, sign the housing contract and pay using uh.room.nl. 

Confirming your room

Uploading ID documents, signing your contract, and paying the first month's rent

To confirm your room, you will need to upload the required ID documents, sign your housing contract and pay the first month's rent before the specified deadlines. If you select a room but fail to complete these steps by the given deadline, your reserved room will be given to another student.

We strongly advise you to take the required actions as soon as possible after selecting a room. DUWO needs time to verify your documents (especially your identification), and only after verification can you pay the first month's rent and receive a confirmation.

Deadlines

• Early-bird and regular-deadline applicants must upload their documents between 10 and 16 June 2025 and sign their contract and pay the first month's rent between 17 and 30 June 2025.
• Late-deadline applicants must upload their documents between 11 and 18 July 2025 and sign their contract and pay the first month's rent between 19 and 31 July 2025.

Please note that if you do not complete these steps by the dates indicated, you will be placed on a waitlist for housing. This means a room can no longer be guaranteed, and you may not be able to study at AUC.

How to collect your keys

Your contract with DUWO will begin in August 2025 (and you'll need to pay rent for August). DUWO will arrange dates and times when you can pick up your keys. If necessary, it's also possible to pick up your keys on an alternate date or time by making an individual appointment with DUWO. We recommend that all students move in and be on-campus by 18 August 2025. This is one week before the start of the Introduction Week (25 August - 29 August 2025) in order to have time to buy furniture and focus on getting settled.

• Earliest date to pick up keys: Friday 1 August 2025
• Pick-up location: You will be able to pick up your keys on site at the AUC student residences on Friday 1 August 2025 or Monday 18 August 2025. For all other days, you will need to go to the DUWO offices in Amstelveen during their office hours. 

It's important to keep in mind that most rooms in the AUC student residences are unfurnished. This means you will need to bring or buy all of your furniture and appliances. This can take more time than you expect.

Contacting the former tenant of your room

You may want to check if the current tenant of your room would be interested in selling some of their furniture or appliances. To contact the current tenant of the room you selected, you first need to sign your contract with DUWO. Once your contract has been signed and you have an account on duwo.nl, you can send a message to DUWO asking to be put in contact with the current tenant. Please follow these steps: 

1. Go to the contact form: https://www.duwo.nl/en/contact/contact-form?login=1 (You need to be logged in) 
2. As "Subject", please put "AUC" 
3. In the explanation, please state that you are the new tenant of the room and include a way for the current tenant to contact you (email or phone number, for example). 
4. DUWO will forward your message to the current tenant and they will initiate contact. 

If the current tenant is interested in contacting you, you can typically expect an answer within a week.

AUC Pop-Up Free Store in August

Students who are currently living in the residences and moving out will be donating a variety of items they no longer need to the AUC Pop-UP Free Store throughout July. These items include things such as books, bikes, kitchenware, furniture, appliances and other practical household items as long as they are in good condition and fully functioning.  

In August, the AUC Pop-UP Free Store will be open to all incoming students to take anything they may need for their room. By the start of the semester, any remaining items will be donated to a charity shop (“kringloop”), so they won't go to waste. The dates and locations will be announced closer to move-in.

• Locations to be announced.

Where are these locations? Use the Room Finder
You may be wondering how to find these rooms in the student residences. The AUC Student Association has developed a tool to locate rooms in one of the three buildings. Access the AUCSA Room Finder.

Amsterdam has an extensive transport network, comprising of trams, buses, trains, metros, and ferries, all operated primarily by the GVB (Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf). For seamless travel, the OV chip card is the most user-friendly option. With this card, you can hop on trains, buses, trams, and metros as it encompasses all these transport possibilities.

OV-chip card

To use an OV chip card, simply load it with travel credit at major train stations' ticket offices or the yellow ticket machines. These machines accept various payment methods like debit and credit cards, but do not accept banknotes. For train travel, make sure you have a minimum balance of €20 on your OV-chip card, while for other public transport there is no minimum requirement.

It's worth noting that the GVB and the Dutch National Railways (NS) are distinct operators. Although you can purchase single tickets for your journeys, opting for the OV chip card streamlines your travel experience.

Student mobility

For students, Student Mobility is an independent organisation offering a customised public transport card, coupled with an ISIC Student ID, featuring special discounts for international students. This card covers all forms of public transport throughout the Netherlands, including trains, trams, metros and buses. Furthermore, upon arrival in the Netherlands, Student Mobility provides a reduced-rate train ticket. Additionally, they offer a programme for bike rental or purchase.

For those seeking assistance in planning their routes, a helpful resource is the website https://9292.nl/en, which encompasses all modes of transport and provides valuable route planning information.

Every term, the University of Amsterdam arranges specific procedures with the local authorities of Amsterdam (Gemeente Amsterdam) to facilitate the registration of its students. These designated registration days are exclusively reserved for UvA and AUC students, and as an exception, you will receive your BSN (Burger Service Nummer - Citizen Service Number) immediately.

To ensure a swift and efficient registration process, we kindly request that you refrain from making a regular appointment with the local authority outside of designated moments.

Complete the pre-registration procedure 

Students are asked to complete a pre-registration procedure with the City of Amsterdam. It is recommended for AUC students to complete this pre-registration as soon as possible after receiving the housing contract from DUWO. Complete the pre-registration procedure by creating a pre-registration account via www.amsterdam.nl/students. 

You will be asked to upload the following documents

1. Valid proof of identity. A passport or, if you are a citizen of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, an identity card. A driving licence is not accepted as proof of identity.
2. Proof of address. This will be a copy of your rental contract with DUWO.
3. Your student card or proof of enrolment. 

Invitation for appointments

The City of Amsterdam will evaluate your pre-registration request and send you an email with an invitation to an in-person appointment between mid-August and mid-September. This invitation will contain a date, time and location for you to visit the municipality and finalise your registration with the city. At this appointment, you will receive your Dutch citizen service number (BSN number). Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder for the confirmation and invitation from the municipality. 

What to do if you can't make use of the designated registration days

Registration on the designated days is strongly recommended, as the process is much easier and faster. If for some reason you cannot complete the pre-registration procedure, you will need to schedule a regular appointment after September by calling +31 20 624 1111 or visiting the municipality's website. Please note that it can take several weeks to get a regular appointment and a few more weeks to receive your BSN.

Why a Dutch bank account?

Upon arriving in the Netherlands, it is beneficial to consider opening a Dutch bank account for various reasons:

1. International money transfers tend to be expensive and often take several days to complete.
2. Credit cards are not widely accepted here. However, with a Dutch bank account, you will receive a debit card that can be used conveniently and free of charge at supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and more.
3. Having a Dutch bank account provides access to the "iDeal" payment method widely used in Dutch webshops and for paying energy bills, payment requests and other transactions.

You can find more information about suggested banks, documents you'll need and how to open an account via the link below.

Please note that only students who require a residence permit (VVR), but not an entry visa (MVV) will have to complete this step once they have arrived in Amsterdam. You can find the list of applicable nationalities on the UvA website. If you require an entry visa, you will have already submitted your biometric details during your appointment with the embassy. 

Once the IND has approved your application, you'll have to make an appointment to provide your biometrics at the IND at a location in Amsterdam prior to picking up your residence permit. During the appointment, you will submit your biometric details which the IND uses to create your residence permit card. The UvA Immigration Office will inform you of how to make this appointment by email.

About three weeks after having provided your biometrics, your residence permit card should be ready for collection. For students who require an entry visa (MVV), you will already have submitted your biometric details during your visa appointment. 

The IND organises certain days for students to collect their residence permits at a central location. You will be invited to book a time slot for one of these days once the IND has informed the UvA that your permit is ready for collection after approval. It is important to ensure your biometrics have been provided to the IND as soon as possible to participate in the centralised collection days.

Please check the UvA 'Upon arrival' page via the link below for complete details and updates as more information becomes available.