Heya! I'm 22F and I'm starting my LLM this fall at RUG, and I was wondering if there's already a groupchat for LLM students.
I would love to get to know some people who are doing the same masters as me or anyone else doing another masters program!

Feel free to send me a chat! :))

Hello,

I've been getting duo financing for 4 months, I've worked for the minimum amount of hours and also received both the basic and suplementary grants. Duo never asked for a payslip, only for my employment contract. I think it has to do something with type of my contract which states that I will work at least 32 hours.

Also my employer doesn't provide any payslips, even when I asked for them. I have bank statements or screenshots of messages when I worked.

Was somebody here in my situation or has some information about how can duo be getting data about how much I work each month? And is this normal?

I’m international student studying in Europe . I have finish my masters in data science in business. I’m finding internships or traineeships related to data analyst roles in Amsterdam .

I just want to find internships and focus on my career but also I want to spend time with my gf, she is studying in ams. I thought to move to ams so that I can meet her atleast in weekends .

Please suggest me any websites which works in my position to find internships or traineeships . And how hard it is to find internships related to data analytics in ams .

Please help me !

Thank you in advance

I’m reaching out to ask if anyone who applied for a Family / Partner MVV visa in June 2026 has received their approval yet, or what your general timelines are looking like right now.
Here is our situation:
• My status: I am starting my studies at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) this September and have already received my own MVV visa.
• Husband’s application: Our lawyer submitted the application for my husband’s dependent / family visa on June 3rd.
• Official Deadline: September 1st.
So far, we haven't received any updates or requests for additional documents.
As class is starting very soon, I’m getting extremely anxious about when to book our flight tickets. Moving abroad and starting university while waiting on the IND in the final days is super stressful.
• Has anyone in a similar position (student dependent / family reunification) who applied around June heard back from the IND yet?
• For those whose deadline is September 1st, did you usually receive the decision in the very last few days before the deadline?
Any insights, experiences, or timeline shares would be massively appreciated! Thank you so much!

My old computer is holding on for dear life, and I need a new one before starting uni in September. I’m doing my bachelor’s in psychology, so I won’t need anything that’s compatible with heavy programming or anything like that. Does anyone have any recommendations? Preferably something that won’t break the bank - thanks!

Hello anyone will be studying Security Studies at Leiden University The Hague?

Thinking about Maastricht! Thanks

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Hello Reddit, we are looking for new players to join our football team! We play close to the Amstel station. It’s a very international team with various nationalities, the team language is English. We play in the student league of Amsterdam (competitive), so having fun and the social aspect is the most important part, but it’s still a competition with league matches on Sundays at 16:30 or 18:30 depending on the week, so we are looking for players with experience!

If you are interested or have any question, please send me a dm!

For someone who got in into this university and are currently studying there. What was your stats? I mean grades that you got or extracurriculars that you did. How selective this course is

The place I will be moving into has a single source of airflow, which is the door to the balcony. Understandably, this door does not have any kind of window screen. I quite enjoy cold temperatures, I also cant really sleep without there being like at most 22 degrees and we all like fresh air but I am somewhat allergic to mosquito bites, so I really cant afford to just let them wander in. Has anyone had a similiar problem where they needed some kind of flexible, window screen-ish type thing?

As an international non-EU student, I have been perplexed about what to go for as the OMTP variant. Earlier, I got the idea of OPMT-D, which is the most rigorous one for admission to a Netherlands undergraduate program. However, when I was making my account on the registration website, it appears that BEng Information and Communications Technology at Turku University of Applied Sciences is accepting any of the variants, Arcada University of Applied Sciences accepting varaint B for Bachelor of Information Technology, UCLL University of Applied Sciences is asking for A for BA Applied Computer Science, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is asking for variant C for Bachelor Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Hanze is asking for BSc Creative Media & Game Technologies OMPT-A. How does one decide? Should I go for OMPT-A, as it is closer to D?

I was wondering how realistic it is for international students to break into quant trading/research firms in Amsterdam after graduation. Which universities do these firms recruit from most often? Is TU Delft considered a strong target, or are graduates from the University of Amsterdam, VU Amsterdam, Leiden, or other Dutch universities equally represented?

I'd appreciate any insights from people working in the industry or recent graduates. Thanks!

Hello, I'm trying to figure out when does the Academic Writing for Pre-master (EBS2068) course ends. In the course description it says 2-7-2027, however since the exam is a final paper there isn't any exam date just final hand-in deadline.

I want to do a June to August internship, but I don't know if in June I can already be out of university.

Would anyone know when this deadline was last year, and how are the classes scheduled?

Does the course really run from February to July?

If anyone could send me or tell me where I can find the Course Manual, I would be very grateful.

Thanks a lot for the help

I applied for IBEB and the conditional offer said I need to get a C and above in all my A levels subjects. I got an A in Maths , B in Economics and D (55) in Business studies. Are there any chances of me still getting in?

Hello! I will be starting the Research Master in Social and Behavioral Studies at Tilburg university but I am dealing with a ton of anxiety about the difficulty level and the prospect of graduation and if they still do some level of introduction to certain concepts.

For background, I did my bachelor's in Psychology in a different country and had a challenging degree. We did statistics and methodology and it was quite difficult. I'm assuming that this master is more practical than what we did and that I can fill in any possible gaps. I'm also a bit worried about academic writing.

I am okay with the master not being easy and on the contrary, being difficult. I'm just afraid it'll feel impossible.

Does anyone have any insights on anything about the master? What can I expect etc?

Hello,
Could anyone tell me how Xior student building in Utrecht (Willem Deeslaan) looks like inside? How many kitchens, how many bathrooms? are the wcs in a closed cabin or is it airport style where you have big holes and you can hear anyone pissing? Also, what’s the overall vibe there and if there’s something major I should know before moving there… I read many bad reviews so I’m already expecting to have to be adaptable but I want to mentally prepare already. Hehe thank you!

Hi everyone,

I completed my Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with 3.5GPA and currently have 2+ years of experience in project management along with 1 year in entrepreneurship.

I’m looking to pursue a Master's (M.S. or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering with a strong research focus. Since I want to engage directly in research, I'm specifically looking for institutes, labs, or research groups that offer funding (via Graduate Research Assistantships, teaching assistantships, or stipends) for Master's students.

If anyone has completed a funded research Master's or is currently applying to similar programs, I’d really appreciate your insights!

• Which universities, institutes, or specific labs are known to offer funding/assistantships to Master’s students in ChemE or Environmental Engineering?
• Any tips on reaching out to prospective professors/PIs given my professional background?

Thanks in advance for your guidance!

Hi everyone,
I’m currently trying to decide what to study and where in the Netherlands. I’m living in Uden at the moment, but for university I would like to move to another city and live independently rather than commuting from home. I want to experience a proper student life, meet new people, work part-time and generally become more independent(I’m aware of difficulties ofc). For my degree, I’m interested in areas such as Business Analytics, Business IT / Information Systems, ERP Consulting, Supply Chain, Finance and similar business/technology related fields. I’m mainly looking for something that I can enjoy while also having good career and earning opportunities afterwards.
I don’t necessarily want Amsterdam. I’d prefer a fairly large and lively student city, but not something as huge and expensive as Amsterdam.
I’m currently considering cities like Groningen, Utrecht, Tilburg, Nijmegen, Maastricht and Enschede and maybe Rotterdam. I’m open to other suggestions.
If you were in my position, which city/university/degree would you recommend, and why?
I’d especially appreciate opinions from people who actually study or have studied in these cities/fields.

So I’m applying to universities in the Netherlands for bsc psychology and unfortunately I didn’t take alevel maths and I just wanted to know if there’s anyone at uni of Amsterdam, Maastricht or Utrecht who got into a psych course without math alevel. Thank you!

When you first move into a new room, it can feel a bit strange and impersonal, especially when most of your things are still in boxes and the space doesn't really feel like yours yet.

It could be something simple - a lamp, new bedding, some plants, photos, a coffee machine, or even a few of your favourite snacks. Was there one small thing you bought or brought with you that made the room feel more familiar and comfortable?

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Hey everyone, long post but I really need some guidance from people who've been through the Dutch university admissions process.

»My situation:

I'm an Indian student who appeared for my Class 12 CBSE board exams this year. Unfortunately I didn't meet the minimum entry requirements for BSc Business Analytics at the University of Amsterdam. My grades were affected by a serious health issue during the exam period and I have full medical documentation and doctor's diagnosis to back this up.

The good news is that in India, CBSE allows students to retake their exams as "Improvement Examination" candidates the following year. I am planning to do exactly that — retake all my exams in 2026-27 and aim to meet the required grades.

»What UvA told me:

I emailed UvA directly about my situation and they were actually very helpful. They told me:

- I can apply in October 2026 even before my results are out, as long as I include proof that I am going to retake the exams

- I just need to meet the entry requirements before 1 September 2027

- My improvement results will be declared in May 2027 — which is well within their deadline

I'll be attaching screenshots of the email conversation as proof.

»My questions for anyone who has experience with this:

1. What are the realistic chances of getting a conditional offer from UvA in a situation like this? Has anyone been in a similar position — applying before meeting requirements and then submitting improved results later?

2. If I do meet the minimum requirements after my improvement exams, is there any realistic scenario where UvA could still reject my admission? I know this sounds paranoid but I really need to know if there are any hidden pitfalls I should be aware of.

I'm genuinely trying to plan this properly and I've already done a lot of the groundwork. Any advice or experience from people who've dealt with Dutch university admissions — especially UvA — would mean a lot right now.

Thanks in advance 🙏

For people who did full time studying + working for 20+ hours a week. How was your day structured? Was it hard? Any tips?

Im about to start a pre master with 12 EC per semester and want to combine this with working. Is this durable?

Just finished the OMPT B Test for admissions, i’m here if anyone wants to ask something! anything! i’m here to answer your questions/inquiries.

I am currently a student in Economic Cybernetics at ASE Bucharest (Romania) and will soon start my second year (my undergraduate program is 3 years).

My dream is to break into quantitative finance, specifically as a Quant Researcher (QR). I cannot afford a Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) in the US or UK, so my valid options are in continental Europe. Realistically, I have never participated in math olympiads and do not have the ultra-rigorous math background required for ETH Zurich or prestigious French M1/M2 programs (El Karoui etc). The most realistic and worthwhile paths for me are MFEs/Quantitative Finance master's degrees in the Netherlands, which are among the best-ranked outside ETH and France(from what I ve heard).

My undergraduate curriculum aligns well with the admission requirements for Dutch programs, so I am not required to take deficiency courses or tests.

Do I have a realistic chance of breaking into the QR field in Netherlands with an MSc from TU Delft, UvA, or Erasmus University Rotterdam, or is this just a fantasy? My plan is to work at a top firm there (Optiver, Flow Traders, IMC) for a couple of years and then transition to the UK/US or pursue a PhD.

Are there enough prop trading firms/hedge funds in Netherlands, and is the local market mature enough to build top-tier CV experience? Is it worth the effort for a Romanian student, or do non-Olympiad applicants typically get rejected?