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Campus & City Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Rent (1BR)
- โฌ1,000
- Groceries
- โฌ300
- Pint
- โฌ5.5
Mild maritime; 3-22ยฐC, often windy and wet.
World-class bike culture + trains + trams; compact cities.
Very safe; bike theft is the main concern.
A Dutch higher education institution registered in the CROHO national programme register.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Highly recommend"
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: coursework pushes you to actually build real systems, not just write essays. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city โ everything works โ public transport, cycling, healthcare, admin. Overall, if you're considering Computing Science at Universiteit van Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city โ everything works โ public transport, cycling, healthcare, admin. Overall, if you're considering Computing Science at Universiteit van Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
"Exceeded expectations"
I was sceptical before starting โ now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: coursework pushes you to actually build real systems, not just write essays. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city โ everything works โ public transport, cycling, healthcare, admin. Overall, if you're considering Computing Science at Universiteit van Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
"Genuinely worthwhile"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city โ housing is the one real problem: start looking months before arrival. Overall, if you're considering Computing Science at Universiteit van Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: you finish with a portfolio that recruiters take seriously. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city โ English is universal; you don't need Dutch for the first year. Overall, if you're considering Computing Science at Universiteit van Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city โ everything works โ public transport, cycling, healthcare, admin. Overall, if you're considering Computing Science at Universiteit van Amsterdam, I'd say go for it.
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