For further information about the range of Open UvA Courses, go to the UvA Course Catalogue. Then proceed as follows: first click on 'Course', then on 'all courses'.  Second, filter on ‘open UvA course’ and the institute 'College of Communication’. Most classes take place in the morning or afternoon (see mytimetable.uva.nl).

Fee

The cost is €100 per ECTS credit including examinations. Thus, a 6 ECTS course will cost you a total of €600. Literature, travel expenses etc. are not included in the course fee.

The financial administration will send you an invoice for the full amount. Payment in installments is possible in special cases.

If payment is not made in time, as specified on the invoice, the teacher may refuse you access to the course. We then reserve the right to still claim payment of the due amount.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations can only be made before the start of the course. After the start of the lecture series, it is not possible to reclaim your course fee.

Cancellation must always be in writing. A written cancellation should be sent to: educationdesk-cs@uva.nl. In the absence of a written cancellation, the full course fee will be charged.

In case of cancellation, a €50 administration fee will be charged. Unless the cancellation is done within two weeks from the application date, then no administration fee will be charged.

In exceptional cases, we unfortunately have to cancel participation for contract students in order to give priority to our regular students. In that case, no administration fee will be charged and you will receive full refund of the course fee.

Assessment format and credit conversion

A course usually comprises 6 or 12 ECTS credits. One ECTS credit is equivalent to a study load of 28 hours. That includes attending lectures and tutorials, self-study and preparing for lectures and examinations. At the College of Communication you may take Open UvA Courses comprising a maximum total of 24 ECTS credits per year.

At the end of a lecture series, you can participate in the examination. You are also entitled to one retake. If you have successfully completed the course(s), you can apply for a certificate. Apply for the certificate via educationdesk-cs@uva.nl.

Admission and application

The College of Communication's Open UvA Courses are open to students from the EU/EER countries and Switzerland. The courses are part of the regular Bachelor's degree programme and your level of prior knowledge should therefore be comparable to that of other students. The entry requirements may vary for each course. You will receive an admission decision within two weeks after your application.

Application

If you wish to register for one of the Open UvA Courses provided by the College of Communication, please complete the online registration form below. You are also requested to attach the following documents:

• a copy of your passport;
• a certified copy of your transcript (if you are still a student) or your degree certificate(s).

Application deadline: 2 months prior to the start date of the Open UvA course.

For more information, please contact the Communication Science Education Desk:

T: +31 (0)20 525 3003
E: Educationdesk-cs@uva.nl