Switching to a study programme with a different first year - student.uva.nl (2024)

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Switching to a study programme with a different first year is possible, although you’ll need to start over in the first year of your new programme.

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Non-EU student?

  • If you’re a non-EU student with a residence permit for study purposes, you must obtain at least 50% of the credits for the current academic year in order to retain your residence permit and to be able to switch to a different study programme. You can find more information on theStudy progress monitoring page.
  • You can arrange your enrolment in your new study programme throughStudielinkExternal link. You don’t need to terminate your enrolment in your previous study programme until you start your new programme. You can also terminate your enrolment now, but in that case you’ll need to apply for a residence permit again.

Need help?

Read more about getting help if you have doubts about your study choice.

You can always contact your Study Adviser for help with switching to another study programme or field of study.

See also

  • Help with doubts about your study choice
Changing your study programme or discipline
Switching to a study programme with a different first year - student.uva.nl (2024)

FAQs

How to switch courses in UvA? ›

You can arrange your enrolment in your new study programme through Studielink . You don't need to terminate your enrolment in your previous study programme until you start your new programme. You can also terminate your enrolment now, but in that case you'll need to apply for a residence permit again.

Is UvA Amsterdam prestigious? ›

The UvA is ranked among the top 10 best universities in Europe in the US News rankings of Best Global Universities, and ranks 39th worldwide.

Is the University of Amsterdam hard to get into? ›

According to the QS World University Rankings, the University of Amsterdam is rated 58th globally. More than 40,000 students from over 100 nations attend the school. University of Amsterdam acceptance rate is 4% which is likely to be highly competitive.

Is the University of Amsterdam numerus fixus? ›

Programmes with fixed quotas (Numerus Fixus)

The UvA offers several programmes with limited places and an enrolment quota.

Can I transfer to UVA after one semester? ›

To be eligible for transfer admission, applicants must have completed at least one full year (at least twenty-four semester hours after high school graduation) of college course work before entering the University. Summer is not considered part of this one year minimum.

Is transferring to UVA hard? ›

We tend to admit 35-40% of the transfer applicants who apply to start at UVA in the fall. Admission for the spring semester is more competitive.

What are the odds of getting into the University of Amsterdam? ›

University of Amsterdam is comparatively competitive to get into because the acceptance rate is just 4% for international applicants.

What is the acceptance rate for University of Amsterdam Phd? ›

The University of Amsterdam has a competitive acceptance rate of 4% for international students.

Is it hard to get in the UvA? ›

For every 100 applicants, 21 are admitted. This means the school is very selective. If you meet UVA's requirements for GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other components of the application, you have a great shot at getting in.

What is the University of Amsterdam ranked for employability? ›

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4105Utrecht University
5118Eindhoven University of Technology
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What are the selective programs at University of Amsterdam? ›

NB: *PPLE and Liberal Arts and Sciences are so-called Selective Programs and there is intense competition to get a place, which is why candidates have to undergo a selection process. Since this can be time-consuming, the deadlines for applying to these courses are earlier than for standard courses.

Is University of Amsterdam accredited in the US? ›

University of Amsterdam | AACSB Accredited.

Can you transfer between schools at UVA? ›

Every semester, many UVA students decide to transfer into the College of Arts and Sciences from other UVA schools through "Intra-university Transfer". Find out about eligibility criteria, College requirements, the intra-university transfer application process and deadlines below.

Can you switch degree courses? ›

If you think the course you're studying isn't quite right for you, it is possible to transfer onto a different course – either at the same university, or to a course at a different university or college. The process of transferring varies by uni or college, and from course to course.

Can you retake classes at UVA? ›

Repeating UVA Courses

Two essentially identical courses, whether under the same course number or not, may not both be counted for degree credit. If a course is passed and repeated, only the first grade received is entered in the computation of grade point average.

How do I change my grading option at UVA? ›

Changing a Grading Option

Students must obtain the permission of the instructor in order to change a grade option for a course in which they have enrolled. The deadline is the same as the deadline to add a course.

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