International Office of ICT
Welcome to the webpage of the International Office for International students of Information Technology and Computer Science. This page contains information for new exchange students after they have been accepted by us.
Our year is divided into two semesters, each divided into two terms.
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Timetable
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Teaching hours
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Accommodation issuesAccommodation is very scarce in Amsterdam so check your email on housing related emails daily! You have to arrive on a weekday in order to be able to pick up your room key and sign your contract. You need to do pick up the contract in person. If you arrive in the weekend or outside office hours, you need to book a hostel. We recommend Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg. Any further questions on housing can be sent to: Ms Monique Roering, email address: housing@hva.nl |
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Student CardThe international office will supply you with a student card on arrival at the department of Computer Science Check the procedure here. Registering with the municipality. Procedure for registration with the municipality can be found under practical matters. |
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Opening a bank accountYou can do this during the pick up days. A representative of the bank will be present at the arrival day. Bring the necessary documents:
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TransportPublic transport in Amsterdam is quite expensive. There are no special rates for exchange students. We strongly recommend you to buy a secondhand bike on arrival. Please check http://www.ns.nl/en and http://9292.nl/en |
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Arriving at Schiphol Airport/ public transportIf you arrive on a day on which there is no pick up (see above) you can take a train from the airport to the city centre: Centraal Station. Buses, trams, and metro trains leave from Amsterdam Central Station to other parts of the city. |
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Medical insuranceIt is compulsory that you arrange your own medical insurance. It is the responsibily of the student!!! |
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More practical mattersCheck out this link. |
Health and welfareStudent doctorStudents of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA) are all entitled to make use of the services of the Student Doctors, who have specific knowledge of student life. The Student Doctors provide these services in collaboration with the Oude Turfmarkt GPs. There is no ‘district limit' in place for students: you can use the services of the Student Doctors regardless of where you live in Amsterdam. |
Address and contact informationOude Turfmarkt General Practitioners/ Student Doctors' Office Emergencies during office hours: 020 525 2889 Emergencies outside of office hours and on the weekend: 088 00 30 600. You will be referred to the doctor on duty. Mind you that it is expensive to see a doctor outside the office hours: around € 100. You can claim this back from your own insurance Mind you that the Dutch emergency number is 112. You should only call this number in true emergencies : police, fire brigade, ambulance.
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Student psychologistsStudents studying at the AUAS who experience psychological problems can get help from the Student Psychologists' Office. |
Healthcare insurance in the Netherlands
Please find information about Healthcare insurance in the Netherlands on the website Zorgwijzer.
Exams: enrollmentYou will be autimatically enrolled for any exams |
Exams: dates and times 2021-2022Will be published later |
| email address exams department ICT: tentamens-hboict@hva.nl |
For those students that receive the following documents from the Gemeente Amsterdam (Local Council)
Tax:
- Gecombineerde aanslag (pollution tax, attachment A)
- Waterschapsbelasting (water tax, attachment B)
Local taxes are not included in your rent. You will be responsible for paying these taxes, which the local authorities impose on all residents. There are two types of taxes: Gecombineerde aanslag (pollution tax, A) and waterschapsbelasting (water tax, B). Please note that the registered tenant (you!) is responsible to settle the imposed Local Council Tax.
Avoiding tax payment
What do you do? Don’t pay immediately. You might not have to pay for these taxes depending on your financial situation.
Please fill in the form you received called Verzoek om kwijtschelding (request for exemption). See example (attachment C) to help you fill in your own Verzoek om kwijtschelding.
If you receive the tax document from the Waterschap (Waternet, B) as well, do not forget to make a note of this in the top left hand corner of the form called Verzoek om kwijtschelding (C). Include all the Dutch tax documents (A, B and C) that were sent to you. Send the forms and the copies of your last month bank statements to this address:
Gemeente Amsterdam, belastingen
Antwoordnummer 377
1100 VC Amsterdam
No stamp is needed.
The Gemeente Amsterdam (the Local Council) can help you with this matter. Call +31 (0)20 255 4800 / +31 (0)20-6241111 during office hours and explain you would like to apply for exemption for the tax payments.
If you live at the Rode Kruislaan in Diemen please call the office Gemeentelijke belastingen (Municipality taxes) Amsterdam Amstelland at +31 (0)20 5404886.
Whether or not exemption is granted depends on your financial situation. If you do not appeal, nor pay the taxes, the Gemeente Amsterdam (the Local Council) will send a reminder with a fine to your home address after your return.