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4.08 / 5 based on 481 reviews
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Minor problems at the beginning of the academmic year because I didn't know Dutch yet. Dutch is really easy to learn when you already know German.
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“1st in the world for Communication Science”
Melania D
Netherlands, Graduate
Communication and Information Sciences, 2020
OverallThe University of Amsterdam (UvA) is ranked best in the world in the field of Communication Science and Media Studies. All the teachers that I had the pleasure to meet so far showed high levels of expertism and great skills both professionally and humanly.
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Pros
International environment; expert teachers;
Cons
More theory than practice.
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manuela_sg
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
its a very good university. the teachears are very good and they are always ready to help us when we need it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
in my opinion i think everyone should have an experience like mine. It's very important to be in touch with another people and culture.
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Jordi T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
In general, prices are higher in Amsterdam than in Barcelona. I have also done more activities here than I do in Barcelona (traveling basicaly).
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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“UvA Recommendation”
Thom v
Netherlands,
Business Studies, 2022
Overall
A broad bachelor
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Careers
Does offer internship opportunities
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Pros
An international university
Cons
More personal coaching
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Abhishek S
Mumbai University, Mumbai, India
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am still learning Dutch but overall one can easily stay in Amsterdam without learning dutch because of the cosmopolitan nature of the city.
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