STUDENT GUIDE

2019/20

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 CONTENTS
Welcome 4
5

Before you
Important dates

arrive
Visa information & Health insurance 6
Checklist 8
Arriving in Amsterdam 9

Arriving in the
Netherlands
How to get to ONCAMPUS 10
Enrolment and Induction 11
What’s going on in the city 14
Points of interest 16
Living in Amsterdam 18

Amsterdam
Getting around 19
Around campus 20
Teaching buildings 21
Dutch culture and language 22
Student support and advice 24
Health and wellbeing 26
Your responsibilities 28
30
During your
studies Attendance
Clubs and societies 31
Paying your fees 32
UFP Passing and progression criteria 34
Contact details Back
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WELCOME IMPORTANT DATES
ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/20

Students on all courses at ONCAMPUS Amsterdam will follow

Dear Student, the same term dates, as follows:
Welcome to ONCAMPUS Amsterdam. During your time with us we hope you
Term 1 16 September 2019 – 13 December 2019
We hope that your preparations for will be inspired to learn and to enjoy
starting your studies with us are going your learning, to develop new skills, Term 2 06 January 2020 – 13 March 2020
well and that you are looking forward to understand different cultures, and
to the next exciting step in your to make friendships that will last a Term 3 23 March 2020 – 07 June 2020
education and learning. lifetime!
Term 4 (August finishers only) 08 June 2020 – 14 August 2020
We believe that successful students We are looking forward to meeting and
need a strong learning community. welcoming you.
Please note: term dates for MQP are 26 August 2019 - 10 July 2020. Students taking this course
must not arrive late.

Late arrival Progression to University of Amsterdam

Please inform us of your arrival plans and Degree courses will begin the year after
flight details as soon as you have them. You your foundation course on 31 August 2020.
should only book a flight once you have We strongly advise you to return to
Centre Head Deputy Centre Heads received your visa in your passport. If you Amsterdam before 24 August 2020 so that
think you will arrive late you must tell us as you can take part in the University’s
Sally Romary Esther Albers / Ali Brown soon as possible. Please send all this introduction programme.
Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 4188 Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 4190 information to amsterdam@oncampus.
E-mail: sromary@oncampus.global E-mail: ealbers@oncampus.global global or call +31 (0)20 525 7122.
E-mail: abrown@oncampus.global

Student Recruitment and Support Public holidays

Curriculum Information Officer
Officer (UvA) Melissa Douglas King’s Day - 27 April
Juriaan Beuk Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 4189 Liberation Day - 05 May
Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 7122 E-mail: mdouglas@oncampus.global Ascension Day - 21 May
E-mail: jbeuk@oncampus.global Whit Monday - 01 June

Student Support Officer

Kayleigh Vedder
Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 5196
E-mail: kvedder@oncampus.global

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VISA INFORMATION Immigration on your arrival
Passport Control
HEALTH
Students can always contact the ONCAMPUS
When you arrive at Schiphol Airport you
will need to pass through immigration
so follow the signs to Passport Control.
INSURANCE
Obtaining a Dutch Visa
Amsterdam team for assistance during the If the Immigration Officer asks you about You are required to have appropriate health
In order to be able to study in the visa application process. the purpose of your visit then please insurance for the duration of your stay in the
Netherlands, non-EU students need to apply explain that you will be studying in the Netherlands. You must arrange your health
for residency. Once you are officially enrolled amsterdam@oncampus.global Netherlands and make sure that you are insurance prior to entering the country. The
to the ONCAMPUS Amsterdam programme, For more information about the visa process able to show the following documents: AON Insurance Certificate for Students (ICS)
the University of Amsterdam (UvA) applies please have a look at the University of • Passport Complete+ package covers medical costs in
for a residence permit on your behalf. UvA Amsterdam’s website too www.uva.nl/en • Original academic documents (see the Netherlands, liability, household contents
Student Services will send you an invitation
checklist on pg. 8) and luggage, accidents and legal assistance.
by email to register on the University of To download our country-specific Visa guides
The package costs around €53 per month.
Amsterdam’s online system, after which please visit www.oncampus.global/europe/ • Proof of accommodation
you need to upload the required documents. visa-advice • Certificate of Enrolment Students who aim to get a part-time job need
Once the University has received everything, Basic Health Insurance which is about €100
Please note that before you arrive in • Dutch Entry Visa (if required)
they will send your application to the per month.
Amsterdam you will receive emails from
Immigration and Naturalisation Department Make sure you have all your supporting
UvA Student Services (visa process, Book the AON Complete+ health insurance
(IND). documents (see checklist) in your
housing process and Start appointment), at: www.aonstudentinsurance.com/
carry-on luggage if you are flying to the
If you require an entry visa (MVV) for the your housing corporation (for example De ONCAMPUSUvA
Netherlands; you will not have access
Netherlands, we advise you to not book a Key or DUWO) and from the ONCAMPUS
to your luggage until you have cleared Remember, you should arrange all these
flight ticket, at least not one that cannot be Amsterdam team. Please make sure you
immigration. Failure to show the right aspects of your studies before you arrive.
changed, until you have received your visa reply to all the emails that you receive from
documents will result in delays.
sticker in your passport. the different departments. The ONCAMPUS
Amsterdam team can always help you if you
have any questions.

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CHECKLIST ARRIVING IN
AMSTERDAM
Preparing to come to Amsterdam Before you leave Transport from the airport

Check your transfer to Amsterdam Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol) is situated approximately 20 km south-west of Amsterdam. The
Make sure you have a valid
if you are travelling independently arrival and departure halls are located under the same roof as the train station. From Schiphol
passport and passport
you can chose from a selection of transportation methods into Amsterdam. There is also a wide
photographs Buy currency selection of bars, restaurants and shops. For more information about the airport please visit
Pay tuition fee deposit (if www.schiphol.nl/en/
Satisfy conditions of offer (if
applicable) applicable) Free baggage trolleys are available.
Check your luggage allowance and
Obtain visa (if applicable) pack your luggage appropriately
Put the emergency telephone
Apply for accommodation
numbers into your mobile phone
(to be put in your hand luggage)
Have medical examination and
vaccinations (if applicable) Pack photographs from home and
addresses and phone numbers of
Arrange medical/travel insurance friends and family
Pack an adaptor for electricity Train to Amsterdam Centraal Station Private taxi
Decide how to pay for your tuition
fees sockets Direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal Station You’ll find plenty of private taxis for hire in the
Pack all relevant original run every 10 to 15 minutes between 06.00 and taxi line just outside the main entrance to the
Decide how to pay your documentation or certified copies* 24:00 (every hour during other times). The trip arrivals and train station level at Schiphol. The
accommodation fees/pay Confirm arrival date with the takes 15 minutes and costs under €5. Train fare will be around €50, please ask for a price
accommodation deposit centre tickets are available from the yellow ticket indication before departure. Also make sure
machines near the platforms at Schiphol you have money with you to pay the driver. You
Plaza. Tickets are also available from the NS can either pay in cash or with credit card.
*Documents including: Service desk, which is situated close to the
• Original IELTS/TOEFL Certificate red/white-checked cube at Schiphol Plaza.
• Original High school diploma and transcript in original language and English Staff at the ticket offices will also be able to
translations provide you with train departure information.
• GAOKAO or CSAT if applicable
• University transcripts (MQP students) Please make sure you check in to the train
• Accommodation offer letter with your ticket before heading to the platform
• Copy of Health Insurance at the airport. Failure to do so may lead to
difficulty exiting Amsterdam Centraal Station.
These are needed to fully register and enrol on your course.

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HOW TO GET TO
When you arrive in Amsterdam During induction week, please bring the
following when you come to enrol:
• Your passport

ONCAMPUS
• Tell your family you have arrived
• Your visa (if applicable)
Once you have had your Start • Your original academic certificates
appointment with UvA Student and transcripts (for example, High
Services, you will know how to: School Diploma, A-level results, IELTS
• Open a bank account Certificate, first degree certificates
and other qualifications). Please
Students should arrive during the week before induction starts • Have your tuberculosis test (if
remember that ONCAMPUS will
as the keys for University accommodation can only be picked applicable)
only accept original documents
up during office hours, De Key: 8.30—16.30 (Mon-Fri), DUWO: • Register with city hall
8:30—17:00 (Mon), 12:00—17:00 (Tue—Fri). If you rent a room from • Your Dutch address, telephone
• Buy a personal OV-chipcard (once number and personal e-mail
a private provider such as Our Domain or The Student Hotel, please
you have a Dutch bank account)
read your room offer letter carefully for instructions on when, • Details of someone to contact in case of
where and how to pick up your room keys. emergency and details of your next of kin

Start appointment
In August, you will receive an invitation from

ENROLMENT UvA Student Services to book a Start

appointment. Every ONCAMPUS Amsterdam
student or University of Amsterdam student

AND INDUCTION has this Start appointment with UvA Student

Services after they arrive in Amsterdam.

Enrolment at ONCAMPUS During the appointment, students:

Close to your arrival date, you will receive • Receive information on when and where to
information via email about your ‘Start’ collect the residence permit;
appointment with the university and • Receive information on registering with the
registering with the City Hall (Gemeente). city hall of Amsterdam (or Diemen);
Induction Week sessions will give you the • Receive information about how to open a
opportunity to meet key ONCAMPUS staff Dutch bank account (the letter that you
and other students on your course. You will receive during the appointment is needed
join ONCAMPUS formally and learn about the to open the account);
university, the centre and your programme • Receive information about the (free)
of study. You will also receive information tuberculosis test (if applicable)
about the university’s library and services
and will complete the enrolment process. UvA student account – Library
Travelling from Amsterdam Centraal Station to ONCAMPUS Amsterdam and computing facilities
Enrolment is the administrative process
whereby you are admitted to ONCAMPUS as During the Start Appointment with the
From Amsterdam Centraal Station you can take metro number 51, 53 and 54. You exit the metro at
a student. It is part of your induction. On the University you will learn more about your visa
stop ‘Weesperplein’. From there, it is a 5 minute walk to Valckeniersstraat.
first day of induction, we will tell you when and the city of Amsterdam, and you will
and where your enrolment will take place. receive your UvA Student ID Card.

This card also allows you to borrow materials

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from the library and pay at university Amsterdam. When opening a personal to do this is with internet banking.
facilities. The card also gives you discounts in bank account you will be offered a pincard
Most Dutch banks also offer very
the city centre. (pinpas). You must pick up the card
easy to use mobile banking apps.
personally (with ID). With your pincard,
ONCAMPUS students have full access to all
you can take out money from the ATM Under 18? It is unfortunately not
student support services. Please make sure
without any extra charges. When you possible to open a Dutch bank account
that you collect your Student ID Card within
pay by pin, you insert your card into the yet. Please wait until you turn 18 and
the first week of term.
machine and punch in your pincode. It is then open a Dutch bank account.
the most common method of payment
Registering with the City Hall (Gemeente) used in shops, supermarkets, bars and
ONCAMPUS Student Portal
After you arrive in the Netherlands restaurants. This system is also used within
you will need to register with the University, for instance in the canteen. The Student Portal is our student
the City Hall (Gemeente). intranet and gives you access to
The Netherlands has many banks but
your own personal page.
To register you will need: the three largest are ING, ABN AMRO
and Rabobank. All three offer special Go to http://my.oncampus.global and
• Your passport
student accounts, and UvA recommends login to:
• Your residence permit to open an account with ING. • Check your personal information
(if you already have it)
ING does not charge a monthly fee for • View your timetable
• Your Letter of Enrolment from UvA
their student account but some banks do. • Monitor your attendance
• Proof of your address (lease agreement) Make sure you check what fees you will
• View your exam entries and results
• Optional: Your Certified Birth Certificate be charged before opening an account.
You will be given your username and
If you change your address at a later point To open a bank account in the
password in induction week.
in the year, you will need to inform the Netherlands you will need:
Gemeente within five days. You can do • Proof of identity (passport) You are also advised to check your
this in person at the Gemeente or online email daily, as important ONCAMPUS
• Proof of address (lease agreement)
after registering for a DigiD (see below) information and notices will be
account. The office team will help you with • Student card (given to you at sent to your private address.
registering and changing your address. your UvA Start appointment)
MQP students, please note:
• Your Social Security Number of your
After your registration, you will
own country. You will receive your The ONCAMPUS Student Portal only
receive your social security ‘BSN’
Social Security Number (BSN Number) shows information related to your
number within 1-3 months.
in The Netherlands a few weeks after ONCAMPUS classes. For your UvA
registration at the municipality of classes, timetable and results etc. you
DigiD Amsterdam. American citizens: bring need to login to the university’s online
your TIN (Tax Identification number)! systems with your UvA Net ID.
With your BSN number (see page 6)
you can apply for a DigiD. Your DigiD • If possible bring along a Dutch
consists of a username and a password mobile phone number. This is
of your choice. With your DigiD you get necessary for internet banking.
access to websites related to the Dutch
Once you have received your Student
government. Apply at www.digid.nl/en
card at your Start appointment you can
arrange to open a bank account.
Opening a bank account
If you wish to transfer money to another
We advise our students to open a Dutch bank account, either in the Netherlands
bank account once they have arrived in or another country, the easiest way

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WHAT’S GOING
ON IN THE CITY
Sports centre and student sports Talk to us about your interests when you
arrive. Examples from this year include:
www.usc.uva.nl
Laser tag, ice skating, and a boat tour
Students at the university are welcome to through the canals of Amsterdam.
join the University Sports Centre (USC). The
main facility, the Sportcentrum Universum, Things to see and do
is located at the Amsterdam Science Amsterdam is a world class city and it
Park and is open seven days a week and combines all of the benefits of a long
offers more than 70 sporting activities history full of culture with state-of-
at affordable rates. The USC also has a the-art research and development.
number of locations spread throughout
the city of Amsterdam including: Amsterdam has many beautiful parks and
there are a number of nature reserves close
• USC Tennis in Watergraafsmeer
by. The Gaasperpark and the Amsterdamse
• AMC Sport Centre located at the Bos are on the edges of Amsterdam
Academic Medical Centre itself and the Zuid-Kennemerland
• Amstelcampus Sport & Fitness, the National Park is only 30 minutes from
fitness centre near Wibautstraat Amsterdam by public transport.
• PCH Fitness in the centre of Amsterdam Within the Netherlands, the cities of
in the P.C. Hoofthuis at Spuistraat Haarlem, The Hague, Leiden, Utrecht and
• ClubWest, in Amsterdam Nieuw-West Rotterdam are all less than an hour away.
Amsterdam Centraal is a major railway
The USC is associated with 25 different
station and you can get direct trains to
sporting societies in Amsterdam and
Antwerp, Brussels, Paris, Cologne, Berlin,
also runs a variety of sporting and
Copenhagen, and many other cities.
dance courses. In total there are over
60 different activities to choose from.

We like to get our students involved in

local events and run many on-campus and
off-campus activities and trips. You can
help choose and organise these as part
of the Student Representative committee.

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POINTS OF

Restaurant
DISTANCES
45 mins by plane

55 mins by plane

60 mins by plane

90 mins by plane
INTEREST

Barcelona:
London:

Berlin:
Paris:

Place of Worship
Hindu Temple
3

Science Park
Amsterdam
Station
UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE

Place of Worship
Mosque
Muiderpoort
Amsterdam
01 & 02. UNIVERSITY 04. ROYAL PALACE

Station
03. SPORT CENTRE OF
OF AMSTERDAM AND UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM
During the Dutch Golden Age, in the

Place of Worship
17th century, the Royal Palace on
ONCAMPUS AMSTERDAM The University Sport Centre offers Dam Square was built as a city hall.
over 70 different sport activities The building became the Royal Palace

Amsterdam

Church
available to students. Students can of King Louis Napoleon and later of

Amstel
participate with great discounts. the Dutch Royal House.
15 mins | 15 mins 10 mins | 10 mins

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ONCAMPUS
2
AMSTERDAM IS ONE OF

ARTIS ZOO
WATERLOOPLEIN
THE SAFEST CAPITAL

Railway
05. NIEUWMARKT

NIEUWMARKT

ALBERT CUYP MARKET

CHINATOWN
CITIES IN EUROPE

UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

Line
(CHINATOWN)

MARKET
Nieuwmarkt is a square in
Amsterdam’s Chinatown, with many 06. KALVERSTRAAT
lively cafés, bars and restaurants.
There is a daily market and an organic The Kalverstraat is one of the

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CENTRAAL STATION
biggest & busiest shopping streets

KALVERSTRAAT
food market on Saturdays. IT’S THE 6TH

accommodation
in Amsterdam. Many famous brands

AMSTERDAM

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5 mins | 15 mins BEST CITY IN THE
have their shops in the Kalverstraat,
WORLD TO LIVE IN
which was named after the

Student
The Economist’s Safe Index 2017

OF AMSTERDAM
‘Kalvermarkt’ (calves market) that

ROYAL PALACE
was held here until the 17th Century.

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10 mins | 8 mins

RIJKSMUSEUM
FLOWER MARKET
FRANK
HOUSE
ANNE

Station
YOUR POCKET MAP

Metro
07. RIJKSMUSEUM
The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch National 08. AMSTERDAM

VAN GOGH MUSEUM

museum dedicated to arts and
OF AMSTERDAM

history. The museum was founded in FLOWER MARKET

09. VAN GOGH MUSEUM

MAP KEY
the early 19th Century, and opened The Flower Market in the city centre of
its doors again in 2013 after 10 years Amsterdam is the only floating flower Dedicated to the works of Vincent van

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VONDELPARK

Station
Train
of renovation. Rembrandt van Rijn’s market in the world. There are many Gogh and his contemporaries, this
famous painting The Night Watch can florists and garden shops, as well as a museum can be found at Museum
be found here. big variety of souvenirs. Square, close to Rijksmuseum.
10 mins | 12 mins 10 mins | 8 mins 10 mins | 15 mins

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LIVING IN GETTING AROUND
AMSTERDAM
Payment options in Amsterdam Information about activities, museums and Public transport but also route maps for tram, bus, metro
attractions can be found on the Awesome and ferry can be found on the GVB Website.
In the Netherlands the most common method Travelling within Amsterdam is straight-
Amsterdam website and on the I Amsterdam A useful journey-planner is ‘9292’ which can
of payment is ‘pinnen’: using a debit card plus forward and convenient. There is an extensive
website. be found at the 9292 website or download the
PIN code. This method of payment is accepted transport network connecting city districts.
app from your mobile app store.
in almost all shops, hotels, restaurants and Trams are common in Amsterdam, with
Climate
tourist attractions. Cash is also still widely routes heading out from the centre in all
used. Credit cards can’t be used in most of The Netherlands has a temperate climate, directions. Trams are ideal for short journeys Cycling
the shops. with few extremes, but the weather here is around the city centre, as well as for traveling Cycling is a fun and easy way of getting
famously changeable, so be prepared. It can to other districts. Amsterdam’s metro runs around in Amsterdam – just like the locals do!
Mobile phones be quite wet and cold in the winter, (roughly underneath the centre, from Centraal Station There is an extensive network of bike paths,
November to March). A warm topcoat, hat, to the outer districts. This can be a fast so Amsterdam is the perfect city to explore
In the Netherlands, people use GSM mobile
scarf, gloves and an umbrella are a good idea. and efficient way to travel. Amsterdam also on two wheels. There are many rental shops
phones and SIM cards.
Summers can occasionally be showery and operates a full bus network, which will take throughout the city. It is also possible to
You can buy simple and inexpensive mobile overcast, but are mostly pleasant and rarely you anywhere you have to go. Behind Centraal buy a bicycle. At www.marktplaats.nl or the
phones at www.bol.com or at one of the extremely hot. The days are long and it stays Station, ferries hustle their way across the Waterlooplein Market, you can buy a second-
phone stores in the city. You can buy Dutch light until late in the evening. River IJ, transporting passengers to various hand and affordable bicycle.
simcards and extra credit at the Albert Heijn locations in the north of Amsterdam. The
supermarket, in tobacco stores or phone ferries are free of charge. For more information on bike hire, visit
stores. www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/
Public transport chip card (OV-Chipkaart) getting-around/rental/bike-hire
Activities and attractions in Amsterdam
A public transport chip card (OV –Chipkaart) Remember: It is illegal to use a phone while
Amsterdam has many great things to do is an electronic card with a built-in chip for cycling in the Netherlands and doing so may
and see. From its canals to world-famous use on all public transport in Amsterdam mean receiving a fine.
museums and historical sights, Amsterdam (and the rest of the Netherlands) including
is one of the greatest cities in the world. trains, buses, trams and metros. The chip
Amsterdam is also a city of tolerance and card can be topped up with credit in euros.
diversity. It has all the advantages of a You can buy a public transport chip card
big city: culture, nightlife, international with your credit card at Schiphol Airport or
restaurants, good transport - but it is quiet, Amsterdam Centraal Station and with cash
and largely thanks to its extensive canals, or Dutch debit card at many other places.
has little road traffic. In Amsterdam your
Don’t forget to check in and check out!
destination is never far away. Amsterdam is
also one of the safest cities in the world. More information about the OV-chipkaart,

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AROUND CAMPUS...
The library locations and study centres
Private residences offer over 2,600 study places, 1,100 of which
are equipped with a computer. The study
Our Domain rooms at the Central University Library
WHERE WILL I FIND... ? Dalsteindreef 6002
1112 XJ Diemen
Amsterdam
have the longest opening hours, including
evenings and weekends. The library in the
College of Economics and Business is also
open during evenings and weekends.
Police station Shopping centre The Student Hotel (City)
Politiebureau‘s-Gravesandeplein Kalverstraat Wibautstraat 129 You can also bring your own laptop and
IJtunnel 2, 1011 TA Amsterdam 1012 XD Amsterdam 1091 GL Amsterdam connect to the wireless internet at any
0900-8844 Magna Plaza location.
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 The Student Hotel (West)
Banks 1012 SJ Amsterdam Jan van Galenstraat 335, College of Economics and
ING 1061 AZ Amsterdam
Business Library
Rokin 90, 1012 KX Amsterdam Supermarket
ABN AMRO Albert Heijn Hotel Janssen Library Learning Centre
Singel 548 1017 AZ Amsterdam Sarphatistraat 141K Valschermkade 19, Roeterseilandcampus
Rabobank 1018 GD Amsterdam 1059 CD Amsterdam Roetersstraat 11
Dam 16 1012 NP Amsterdam
1018 WB Amsterdam
Chemist
City Library Etos
Central University Library
TEACHING
Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam Jodenbreestraat 13
Oosterdokskade 143 1011 DL 1011 NG Amsterdam Singel 425
Amsterdam
1012 WP Amsterdam

BUILDINGS
Markets
Taxi office Albert Cuyp Markt For the complete list of libraries,
TCA Taxi Albert Cuypstraat opening hours and addresses go to
Wisseloordplein 2 1106 MH Amsterdam 1072 CN Amsterdam ONCAMPUS Amsterdam Office
uba.uva.nl/en/locations
Tel: +31 (0) 900 - 6777 777 Waterlooplein markt Roeterseiland Campus
Waterlooplein 2
Local council 1011 PG Amsterdam
Building JK, Room 1.58
Amsterdam Municipal Registry Office Valckenierstraat 65-67
(Dienst Persoons-en Geoinformatie) Bookshop 1018 XE Amsterdam
Amstel 1 1011 PN Amsterdam Athenaeum Bookshop
Diemen Municipal Registry Office Roetersstraat 4 Classes
D.J. den Hartoglaan 1 1111 ZB Diemen 11018 WB Amsterdam
Your classes will also take place on
Train and Bus stations PostNL counter Roeterseiland Campus in various buildings.
Station Amsterdam Centraal (trains) Primera
Stationsplein 1 1012 AB Amsterdam Waterlooplein 169 University Library
Station Amsterdam Amstel (trains and 1011PG Amsterdam
The University library of the University of
Euroline buses)
Julianaplein 1 1097 DN Amsterdam Housing corporations Amsterdam (UvA) has an impressive stock
Station Amsterdam Bijmer Arena De Key of approximately four million volumes.
Hoogoordplein 1 1101 DT Amsterdam Hoogte Kadijk 179
1018 BK Amsterdam The collection is freely available to
Student Union DUWO
all university staff and students,
Uilenstede 108 including ONCAMPUS students, and
ASVA Student Desk
UvA Service and Information Centre 1183 AM Amstelveen spread across 20 locations. To borrow
Binnengasthuisstraat 9 materials from the library, you need
1012 ZA Amsterdam your University Student Card.

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DUTCH CULTURE
Helpful words and phrases

AND LANGUAGE
Life in the Netherlands will almost Drinking and smoking
certainly be different from life in your Alcohol is available to anyone aged over
own country. When you first arrive you 18. For many Dutch people, drinking is an
may notice differences in the way people established part of social life – ‘going out for
behave compared to your own country, a drink’ is how people relax or spend time
however, it won’t take you long before with friends. This doesn’t mean that you have
you are accustomed to your new life here to drink alcohol. You can always order a non-
and are able to adapt to a whole variety of alcoholic drink instead. Drinking in public in
situations; everything from understanding the city can incur a fine of €95.
Dutch customs to cooking your own food and
running your own bank account. Since July 2008, smoking has been banned
in all restaurants, pubs and clubs in the
Netherlands. Smoking is also prohibited
Language
in many public places including buses and
The official language of the Netherlands is public transport. If you smoke in these areas,
Dutch. Dutch is a West Germanic language you have to pay a fine.
with about 20 million speakers mainly in the
Netherlands and Belgium. The majority of
In the Netherlands, there is a tolerant policy
Amsterdam’s residents speak English very
on the use of cannabis. ‘’Coffee shops’’ are
well.
allowed to sell small amounts of cannabis.
‘’Coffee shops’’ are governed by strict
Homesickness
laws that control the amount of permitted
To start with, everything is new, exciting and cannabis, and the conditions in which it is
different, but as time goes by you may start sold and used. Persons under the age of 18
to wish that things were the way they were are prohibited from buying drugs and are
back at home. Don’t despair as this stage will barred access to coffee shops.
pass – and much more quickly if you talk to
someone about how you are feeling. There
will always be someone in centre who you can
talk to.

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STUDENT SUPPORT
AND ADVICE
Student enquiries undergraduate and graduate students at office (020-525 7122) or call the reception that you are surprised by the effects of
UvA needing information, advice or support of the College of Economics and Business the change, it might be helpful to realise
You can come and speak to members of the
regarding their registration as a student and (020 525 5220) to deal with any problems. that your experience is quite normal. This
ONCAMPUS Amsterdam team in relation to a
other matters which concern studying at the Don’t be afraid to call the police on 0900- applies whatever country you come from,
range of issues, for example:
University of Amsterdam. 8844 or call 112, in case of an emergency. and wherever you are going to study, even
• Visa advice and guidance though some cultures are more similar
The address of the Student Service Desk is: • Be vigilant when you are out,
• Accommodation advice and guidance particularly at night. Make sure you than others because of geographic, historic,
E-building (ground floor)
• Request for official documents lock all windows and doors to your demographic or other connections.
Roetersstraat 11
• Informing us of a change of address or any 1018 WB ZA Amsterdam room/flat/house when you leave. Culture shock is entirely normal, usually
other changes to your personal details • Keep expensive items such as bags, unavoidable and not a sign that you have
• Any questions/concerns you may have with jewellery, mobile phones and mp3 players made a mistake or that you won’t manage.
Disability
regard to your programme of study out of sight when in public areas. In fact there are very positive aspects of
For the purpose of this statement, • Plan how you will get home culture shock. It can be a significant learning
• Any questions you have about letters
disability is defined as: “A physical or before you go out. experience, making you more aware of
written in Dutch, for instance from ING,
mental impairment with substantial aspects of your own culture as well as the
City Hall, the tax office or your mobile • Keep an eye out for friends when you
and long term adverse effect on new culture you have entered. It will give you
phone provider (don’t ignore them as are out and about. Make sure you know
normal day to day activities.” valuable skills that will serve you in many
there might be important information in where your drink has come from and
ways now and in the future and which will
there). The centre ethos is to provide a high-quality that it is in your possession at all times.
be part of the benefit of an international
• Application for your intended progression educational experience, designed to ensure • Try to walk with others, education. If you would like to talk to
degree at the University of your choice that students excel both academically and particularly at night. someone then contact your personal tutor,
personally. As such, we aim to ensure that
If you have a question or concerns not We recommend you take out a office staff or any student support services
all students are treated as individuals and
covered in the list above, please come and comprehensive insurance plan to at UvA.
that needs are met accordingly. Those
see us during office hours and we will be students who are within the scope of the protect your belongings during your
happy to provide any assistance we can. definition of disabled will be supported with period of study at ONCAMPUS. It is your Gifts for staff
regard to integration into both the pastoral responsibility to make sure that your
If you have a confidential matter to discuss Please note that centre staff cannot
and academic programmes following an possessions are sufficiently insured.
please see anyone in the office and ask to accept gifts from students.
speak in private. appropriate assessment of their needs.
Culture shock
Please keep checking your ONCAMPUS
email. If we need to see you, we will contact
Staying safe Leaving home and travelling to study in a
you via email. While at UvA, we want you to feel safe and new country can be a stressful experience.
secure at all times. There are things you can Even though it may be something you
Student advice at UvA do to help yourself and those around you. have planned and prepared for, the extent
You can call the ONCAMPUS Amsterdam of the change and the effects it has on
The UvA Student Service Desk (SSD) assists
you may take you by surprise. If you find

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HEALTH AND
Useful contacts Emergency Telephone Number
T: 112 (Fire brigade, Police or Ambulance for
Student Doctor
critical or life-threatening situations)

WELLBEING
Oude Turfmarkt 151
1012 GC Amsterdam Police Telephone Number
T: 020 525 2878 / 4772 T: 0900-8844 or
W: www.huisartsenamsterdam.nl 0031-343 57 8844 (all other situations)

Emergencies during office hours: De Advieswinkel

020 525 2889 http://de-advieswinkel.nl/english
All students who come to study in the and 12:00 by telephone or at the front An UvA student-run initiative to support
Emergencies outside of office hours
Netherlands are required to have health desk. It is also possible to ask a medical people struggling with mental and emotional
and on the weekend:
insurance. You will have the same rights to question on the phone. In order to arrange wellbeing.
088 00 30 600
health care as a Dutch resident. This means this, you need to call the office and a doctor
AON Insurance
that you can register with a GP (local doctor), will call you back at an appointed time. Dentist - ACTA Amsterdam
T: 010 448 8270 E: students@aon.nl
receive hospital treatment and treatment Both the doctors and the reception staff Gustav Mahler Laan 3004
for pre-existing conditions. Most policies speak English and if you call, the phone 1081 LA AMSTERDAM  Emergency Telephone Number
do not pay for dental (teeth) or optical (eye) service has an English option. You are also T: 020-5980380 ONCAMPUS Amsterdam
services. To find out if these items are welcome to choose your own doctor. T: +31 (0)6 52027689
Student Psychologist
covered please read your health insurance
If you need to see a doctor outside normal Roeterseiland Campus Amsterdam Law Hub
policy.
hours it is advisable to go to an after hours 10th Floor, Building REC-E www.amsterdamlawhub.nl/en
surgery (huisartsenpost). These surgeries T: 020-525 2599
Drugstores and pharmacies are run by normal doctors who take turns
Hospital - Onze Lieve Vrouwe
working night shifts. Only visit a hospital if
If you have a minor injury or you’re not Gasthuis
you believe it is an emergency as you may
feeling 100%, plasters and bandages, vitamin Oosterpark 9, 1091 AC Amsterdam
pay a financial penalty for visiting a hospital
supplements and over the counter medicines
when it is not necessary.
like paracetamol and aspirin are available
from drugstores like Etos and Kruidvat. For
most medications you will need to get a Psychologist and Dentist
prescription from a doctor. If after visiting a
The University of Amsterdam also
doctor you need prescription medicine, you
provides a psychology service. Students
will need to go to a pharmacy (apotheek).
can contact the psychologist directly and
Most doctors have an apotheek close by or Emergency Services
all sessions are strictly confidential.
will help you find one.
If you do ever find yourself in an emergency
Please find more information on
situation you should call 112. This is the
www.uva.nl/studentpsychologists
Going to the doctor emergency number for Ambulance, Fire &
Dentists are not always covered Rescue and the Police throughout Europe. It is
If you are sick or you have an accident, the
by health insurance so check your free to call from any landline or mobile phone
first place you should go to is a doctor’s
policy before you go to make sure you but is only to be used in emergency situations.
office (huisarts). If you think it is life
know what costs will be involved.
threatening you can go to an emergency You can find more information on how to find
room but in most cases you should visit You can find information on how to appropriate emergency assistance on the
a normal doctor’s office first. There is a find a dentist on the I Amsterdam I Amsterdam website.
University Health Service that is open to website www.iamsterdam.com/en/
www.iamsterdam.com
all students. Please note that you have to living/everyday-essentials/medical-
make an appointment first. Appointments care-and-insurance/dentists
can be made on workdays between 09:00

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YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities as • ONCAMPUS is obliged to tell the university rules may be severe and long lasting. MQP students:
an ONCAMPUS student and IND if a student withdraws from a They may include your removal from the
Please make sure to check UvA’s rules
course, defers or suspends their studies, Netherlands and/or your exclusion from
Once you have successfully joined our and regulations around exam rules, resits
or if a student fails to attend their the Netherlands for a number of years.
programme, it is very important that and capping for your UvA subjects.
course regularly. You are expected to You must confirm that you have read and
you understand your responsibilities.
attend 100% of your classes. understood the information provided above.
• You must enrol at the centre on After your ONCAMPUS programme
• You must keep us informed of any
or before the date stated in your
changes to your contact details Exam rules, resits and capping Once you have successfully finished your
offer letter, and return at the start
or personal circumstances. ONCAMPUS programme you will receive
of each subsequent term. In the ONCAMPUS Programme Handbook
• You must not breach the work an Academic Statement. If you are taking
• ONCAMPUS will report to the you can find an academic programme
conditions of your visa. the MQP, you will receive a transcript from
university and IND any students who overview and all ONCAMPUS exam rules
UvA for your UvA subjects. You will be given
have an MVV and/or Certificate of and regulations. You can find this handbook
Penalties this soon after the end of the last term. If
Enrolment who fail to enrol by the on Moodle. Some important exam rules:
you have already left the country, the office
stated enrolment deadline. Penalties for failing to comply with these • If you miss an exam without a valid reason, can store your certificates until you return
your resit grade will be capped at 40%. to Amsterdam to start your Bachelor or
• If you submit plagiarized or non- Master’s degree. If you are not returning to
authentic work, your resubmission Amsterdam, we can post the certificates to
grade will be capped at 40%. you but you may need to pay for postage.
• For each piece of formally assessed You will be required to register for your UvA
work you are entitled to ONE resit BSc/MSc programme before the application
(except for UFP Maths Module 1 deadline. We also advise you to register
which you will only be allowed to re- for another University programme as a
sit at the end of the academic year back-up plan, so that you can progress
and only under circumstances and to another study programme in case you
at the discretion of Centre staff.) don’t meet the UvA progression criteria.
• If you want to resit an exam and
Once the University of Amsterdam has
you have achieved a grade suitable
confirmed your admittance to their degree,
for progression, you will need to
they will give you details on how to finish
discuss this with Centre staff first
your application. It is very important that
• If you resit an exam, the highest mark you follow their instructions carefully. If you
of the two attempts made will be used have any questions or concerns, please ask
by the Centre. in the centre office. Please do not ignore
e-mails from UvA Student Services.

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ATTENDANCE CLUBS AND
Required attendance Residence Permit Extension
SOCIETIES
Attendance at classes is compulsory. You Your residence permit is valid for the
are expected to attend Monday to Friday duration of your course at ONCAMPUS
from the first day of term until the last Amsterdam and your degree programme
day of term, including any examination at UvA. This means you will not need to
and re-sit weeks. We expect 100% renew your residence permit until you have
attendance from all students unless you completed your bachelor or master degree.
have good reason not to be in classes. If you do not attain 50% of your credits or
more your visa will be cancelled and you will
need to return to your home country.
Religious holidays
As a multicultural education centre, Low attendance
ONCAMPUS has respect for all faiths. We
If your attendance is not sufficient you may
may allow time off for religious holidays Activities and sports International Student Committee (ISC)
not be guaranteed entry to the examination
but cannot guarantee any time off outside
sessions and may be removed from your The University of Amsterdam has many student The ISC is run by current bachelor students
the published term dates. Please contact
course (at the discretion of the Centre Head). associations catering to a variety of student and they organize social events for all
the Centre Head should you wish to
take time off for a religious holiday. needs including social clubs, career and study students as well as a mentoring programme
Working in the Netherlands societies and cultural and sporting societies. for first-year students. For more information
see the University of Amsterdam website.
Illness Students from non-EU countries who want
to get a part-time job may either work for Student union
If you are unwell you MUST call the SEFA
16 hours a week all year round or full time The ASVA is the student union for all UvA
ONCAMPUS Office on 020 525 7122 or
during summer for a maximum of 520 students and supports a range of study and There are a number of student clubs and
email amsterdam@oncampus.global as
hours over June, July and August. You will student guilds, both social and academic. organisations at UvA, Economics & Business,
soon as possible to report your absence.
need to have a residence permit card. For more information see www.asva.nl under the umbrella of SEFA. These organise
Finding paid employment can be difficult if international study trips, company visits,
Planned absence from classes career weeks, conferences, seminars,
you don’t speak Dutch and please note that International Student Network (ISN)
Please try to book appointments around your the programme of study will be demanding. skills training and internships. For more
classes. If this is not possible, please inform ISN is an organisation run by Dutch information see www.sefa.nl
Please also note that if you aim to get a students for international students studying
the office which class(es) you will miss by
part-time job, you will need a different (and in Amsterdam. Their goal is to optimize
sending an email to amsterdam@oncampus. CREA
more expensive) type of health insurance. the social and cultural integration of
global
For more information about working in international  students into Dutch society. CREA organises courses and workshops
Personal tutors the Netherlands see www.uva.nl/work They organize weekly activities for students, in music, theatre, dance, visual arts,
provide information on housing and work, photography, literature, new media and a lot
If you have any queries or personal problems run a coaching and mentoring system more. CREA also organises a weekly Studium
that may affect your attendance, please talk and publish a magazine all about (student) Generale programme on subjects related to
to your Personal Tutor. The name of your life in Amsterdam. For more information see art, science and society. For more information
personal tutor is on your timetable and you www.isn-amsterdam.nl see www.crea.uva.nl
will meet them several times per term.

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PAYING YOUR FEES
the current term’s and the following term’s
Sponsors tuition fees.
If your fees are paid for by your Any students withdrawing from an
Government then you must ensure a copy ONCAMPUS programme of study will be
of your financial guarantee has been reported to the IND and UvA Admissions.
passed to our administration office. ONCAMPUS reserves the right to withdraw a
Before you start your studies with us, you payments. This is the best way to send previously available programme of study at
If your employer or government sponsors
will need to pay the rest of your tuition funds from overseas. By using peerTransfer its own discretion. Where a student is unable
your study, we will require a letter from
and accommodation fees (if applicable) if you can be sure that your funds will arrive to enrol in a similar course at ONCAMPUS
them confirming the following details:
you haven’t already. The total tuition fee is on time and that ONCAMPUS will always and the enrolment is cancelled then all fees
€17,985. We encourage you to pay the total receive the correct amount. • your name and course will be refunded.
balance of your tuition fees (€17,985 minus • the amount of fees they will be
Please contact the ONCAMPUS office if you
the €2,200 deposit) before the beginning of paying (for example, 100%)
need to ask for a refund request form.
the study year. All fees are payable in euros. • the contact name, company name,
Alternatively, you can pay the fees in three telephone number and address
where we should send the invoice. Financial issues
instalments, which are due 30 (thirty) days Credit card (including Visa/Mastercard) or
before the course begins. debit card Please note: student sponsor invoices will Always remember we’re here to help! If you
be payable in full within 30 days of receipt of are experiencing any financial difficulties
Late payment may result in you being denied We do not accept American Express.
the invoice. If your sponsor does not make then please contact us to discuss as we may
access to your classes which could have
The following information is required: payment, you will be personally liable to pay be able to provide help or advice to assist
consequences for your academic career.
• card number the full amount of tuition fees. you. Please be assured that any discussions
Please make sure that your fees are settled
will be held in the strictest confidence.
immediately to stop the risk of any further • expiry date
Refunds You are responsible for managing your
action being taken. Non-payment of fees can • three-digit security code (from the own budgets and for some of you this may
result in you being suspended, withdrawn signature strip on the back of the card). Acceptance of an ONCAMPUS offer on present a problem. If you encounter any
from the programme and Academic payment of the minimum stated deposit
To make a payment using this method, problems please contact your Personal Tutor
Statements withheld. constitutes a binding contract between
please call our Finance team on as soon as possible.
the student and ONCAMPUS. Tuition fees
Please contact amsterdam@oncampus. +44 (0)1223 341308 or contact the
are generally non-refundable - for full
global for your full payment plan and account ONCAMPUS Amsterdam team.
information please go to https://www. Please do not ignore us!
details and to request a statement.
Direct transfer of funds cambridgeeducationgroup.com/about-us/ The worst thing you can do is nothing! If we
Ways to Pay ceg-refund-policy.htm. Should a student do not receive payment and we have not
Please see your pre-arrival information
be refused a visa, evidence of refusal and heard from you by the due date then you may
ONCAMPUS offers a wide range of options to packs for bank account details.
a written application to withdraw must be be excluded from classes or have further
make paying your fees as easy as possible! An additional €12 must be transferred with made to ONCAMPUS before any refund can action taken against you. Please contact us,
Tuition fees for each term of study at the the fees to cover bank charges. be initiated. even if it is just to tell us that payment is on
Centre are due prior to the commencement
Important: A payment reference must be ONCAMPUS will verify the authenticity of the way.
of the term of study. All fees are payable in
Euros. In order to accept your offer you are provided so that the Centre can identify the evidence of visa refusal and will charge You can contact the ONCAMPUS Debt
required to pay a deposit to the Centre, as funds on safe arrival into our account. This an administration fee of €100 if a refund is Collection team here:
outlined on your offer letter – this can be must be the student reference number given. Tuition fees are non-refundable after Telephone: +44 (0)1223 341308
paid via the following methods: as stated on your offer document. This the course has begun. Any notice to withdraw Email: FinanceFOC@ceg-uk.com
reference means that we can then allocate or cancel must be made in writing, If the
International bank transfer the funds against your invoice accordingly. cancellation is received before the start of
ONCAMPUS has partnered with Flywire as Failure to include a reference may mean we term we will charge the forthcoming term’s
a fast and easy way to make international have to contact you again to establish proof tuition fees. If the cancellation is made after
of payment. the start of term then we will charge both

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 UNDERGRADUATE
FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME NOTES
Pass mark
The pass mark is 40%. To achieve this, you You also need to have at least IELTS 6.0
need to have at least 40% in each of your to pass the ONCAMPUS programme.
3 academic subjects, but you do NOT need However, to progress to UvA you need to
to have 40% in each individual module. do more than just pass the ONCAMPUS
For example, if you have 38% in Module programme. The progression marks depend
1 Maths, but you have 45% overall from 3 on which BSc you want to progress to.
Math modules, you have passed Maths.

Passing and progression criteria

BSc Business BSc Economics BSc Econometrics and BSc PPLE

Administration and Business Actuarial Science
Economics

English IELTS 6.5 overall (with no IELTS 6.5 overall IELTS 6.5 overall (with IELTS 7.0 overall
band lower than 6) (with no band no band lower than 6) (with no band
lower than 6) lower than 7.0)

Academic 60% average for all 60% average 60% average for all 70% average
subjects academic subjects (no for all academic academic subjects (no for all academic
subject below 40%) subjects (no subject below 40%) subjects (no
subject below subject below
40%) 60%)

Maths 60% in Calculus 80% average in Maths

requirements (Maths Module Module 1, 2, and 4 on
2) the first sit or 75%
Econometrics Maths
Entrance Exam*

Extra Restricted number Pass essay

requirements of places. It may be assessment and
necessary for you to interview with
take part in further PPLE Selection
university-run selection Committee.
procedures. We will give Progression is
you details during your not guaranteed.
programme with us.

*No resit option

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CONTACT
DETAILS
The ONCAMPUS office is where your course is managed. This is where you will get
information/documentation and can go to for other general enquiries.

ONCAMPUS Amsterdam - UvA

Room 1.58 (JK-building)
Valckenierstraat 65-67
1018 XE Amsterdam

Centre Head Deputy Centre Heads

Sally Romary Esther Albers / Ali Brown
Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 4188 Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 4190
E-mail: sromary@oncampus.global E-mail: ealbers@oncampus.global
E-mail: abrown@oncampus.global

Curriculum Information Officer Student Recruitment and Support Officer (UvA)

Melissa Douglas Juriaan Beuk
Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 4189 Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 7122
E-mail: mdouglas@oncampus.global E-mail: jbeuk@oncampus.global

Student Support Officer

Kayleigh Vedder
Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 5196
E-mail: kvedder@oncampus.global

If you need to contact centre staff in an emergency outside

of office hours please call: +31 (0)65 202 7689

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