r/universityofamsterdam

Hi r/universityofamsterdam

I’m still a bit in doubt to which studies to start next year, either Econometrics or Mathematics. So I wanted to ask some questions about the BSc Mathematics (BSc Wiskunde).

1. Is Science Park a fun place to study at?

I liked the city center, Roeterseilandcampus and also very much liked Oudemanhuispoort. I don’t want to choose a study because of it’s location though. Science Park seems a bit scary by night. Mostly the train station looks very dark/loud which kinda holds me back and it’s a bit far away from the city centre in the middle of nowhere with little to none to do (eating, having a drink? etc…) I like the Science Park campus very much though but these things about it being somewhat scary hold me back

2. Are there any recordings of lectures?

3. Quality of teaching compared to other quantitative studies at UvA?

Is Mathematics regarded more highly compared to Econometrics? (given that I’d put in a great amount of work to do my best at either etc…) I would really like to do a research oriented Master’s degree rather than one that is skewed to get you into the workforce. I think Mathematics is great in that sense because it’s well rounded, more broad and taught by some Korteweg-de Vries Institute researchers. But the econometrics programme seems very good too because the Multivariate Analysis promoted econometrics a lot by that their students go on to Master’s at Oxford and LSE. Which in fact was true after some looking around on LinkedIn

I'm starting EBE this year and unsure where to get books and whether it's even necessary for all courses. should I wait for intro or get them before?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice about my course selection.

I recently noticed that Stochastic Simulation is now listed as a compulsory core course in Block 2. However, when I made my course selection in GLASS, I understood it to be an elective, so I didn’t add it.

I’ve already selected three other Block 2 courses, totaling 18 EC.

Does anyone know whether it would be possible to take Stochastic Simulation in the second year instead? Or should I adjust my current Block 2 course selection to include it this year?

I’d really appreciate any advice from students who have dealt with something similar or know how strict the programme requirements are.

Thanks!

Started a group for UvA MSc AI 2026 students.

PM me to join!

So fortunately for me, I have just received the e-mail stating that they found a place for me.
I just paid the 485€ thinking that I would get the details of the offer right away but apparently not…
Does anyone have an idea when I should get the details ?

Additionally, I chose option 3 (the most expensive) as well as hubstudio harbour, what are the chances I get a private studio and not just a private room with shared facilities (kitchen/bathroom) ?

Hii, I am going to be staying in Student Experience Minervahaven location from august. They have a policy about not allowing double occupancy. I want to know if we are allowed to have overnight guests or if my sister decides to visit me for a few days, can she stay with me in my studio apartment? Also same question for my mom, can she stay if she decides to visit me? Has anybody ever had guests over like this? Do we need to inform them?

I'm a first year and I don't drink. I've been hearing a lot about Dutch borrels; is drinking a huge part of socializing in Dutch culture? I've heard that joining a student association is a really good way to make friends and make community, but are there any associations where I can participate, have a good time and hang out with people without drinking?

so i won a housing lottery through my uni and i got a room offer through DUWO. i have successfully booked a room on 17.06 and they sent me the contract on 21.06 after approving my documents. On the 21st i got an email about being able to sign the tenancy agreement from now on - in the email, they wrote „We ask you to sign the tenancy agreement within 2 weeks after booking or approving your documents.” i assumed that counting from the 21st, i will have time to pay and sign the contract until 5.07. however, on 25.06 i got an email from them titled „urgent! sign your tenancy agreement now” in which they told me that the deadline to sign it is 29.06 11AM. since im an international student, i paid the first invoice for the room on 26.06 with Transfermate, and they told me that the full processing takes around 3 working days (26th was a friday). I’m really nervous that i will lose my room, because the date 29th kinda came out of nowhere and i’m scared that the payment will not have enough time to go through. is it possible that they made a mistake and sent me some automated date in the email that is not the actual deadline in my case? do they honour the two weeks?

Hey guys! So i recently decided ill be taking the OMPT-A for a uni and i need 75% in my first try to have a chance in getting in. I took the OMPT-D a few months ago and failed to acheive my required grade (75%) and got only 46%. Im just wondering if i should expect a test as hard as the OMPT-D and if there is any free resources available to study and to get some help in how to study for this test cause i feel like its pretty hard to study only based in the practice material ( for the OMPT-D i used AI to give me more exercises and practice more). If anyone has ny thoughts on this test id love to hear about it!

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had any personal experience living at Plantage Muidergracht 215 from Lieven de Key? I booked a room through the UvA housing lottery - private room + shared bathroom/kitchen with 5 others. It seems like a good deal but ofc any info on the quality of housing would be appreciated from people who've lived there!

I just got an email saying that the masters thesis I submitted a few days ago was sent to the examinations board based on AI use. I disclosed AI use in the thesis throughout but they are saying the extent to which it was used was greater than my disclosure. Can anyone let me know what I should expect? I was told the examination board will contact me and will invite me to a hearing within ten working days and also send a report? I am freaking a bit any advice would be much appreciated!!

I’ll be moving to Amsterdam soon for my bachelors in UvA and was wondering how hard it is to find a job if I don’t speak Dutch but are EU. I plan to take Dutch classes once I’m there to have a foundation, but it would likely not be strong enough for a job. Especially customer service jobs, are they exclusive to Dutch speaking students?? And what other non-Dutch speaking jobs are available in the city? Thank you!