# About the UvA

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### The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed: a leader in international science and a partner in innovation, the UvA has been inspiring generations since 1632. [Read our mission and vision.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/mission-and-vision/mission-and-vision.html)

- [The UvA is a top-100 university globally and ranks as one of Europe's 20 best universities.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/rankings/rankings.html)
- [The UvA dates back to 1632 when our predecessor the Athenaeum Illustre was founded to educate the citizens of Amsterdam.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/history/history.html)
- [Since its establishment in 1632, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has maintained a close relationship with the city. The UvA’s four campuses are a vibrant part of Amsterdam. The University also collaborates with ...](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/the-uva-and-amsterdam/the-uva-and-amsterdam.html)
- [Research is at the heart of what we do. Nearly 3,000 researchers carry out experimental and theoretical research, and every UvA student has the chance to carry out research themselves.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/research-university/research-university.html)

Strategy and vision

- [As a university, we aim to expand the horizons of academic and scientific knowledge for the benefit of society.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/strategy/university-of-amsterdam-strategy.html)
- [An ambitious study environment and a lot of attention to the quality of education.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/vision-on-teaching-and-learning/vision-on-teaching-and-learning.html)
- [Solving complex societal challenges through innovative and interdisciplinary research.](https://www.uva.nl/en/research/research-environment/vision/vision-on-research.html)

Making a difference | A Day at the University of Amsterdam

The UvA is working towards a sustainable and prosperous future through impact and innovation, achieved through collaboration that transcends the boundaries of existing knowledge. Watch the video.

- [Discover the role sustainability plays in the UvA's education, research and operations.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/sustainability/sustainability-at-the-uva.html)
- [As a university, we invest in AI research and in practical applications in education and operational management.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/ai/ai.html)
- [The UvA aims to be a place where everyone feels welcome, represented and heard.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-and-inclusion.html)
- [Stay up to date on developments within the UvA as a result of the protests about the situation in Gaza and Israel.](https://www.uva.nl/en/current/protests/protests-at-the-uva.html)
- [The university should be a positive and open environment where everyone can develop their talents. Find out what the UvA is doing to strengthen social safety.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/social-safety/social-safety.html)
- [We are transparent about financial policies and take you through all steps of the planning and control cycle.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/finances/finances.html)
- [The Schoof government is introducing cuts in education and research. Wat are the consequences for staff and students?](https://www.uva.nl/en/current/budget-cuts/budget-cuts.html)
- [Over 100 nationalities are represented at the UvA. Our students and staff also work and study in a wide network of research partnerships and exchange opportunities.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/internationalisation/internationalisation.html)

- [Find data about enrolment, staff numbers, research and funding in the UvA factbook.](http://public.tableau.com/views/UvAFactbook/FactbookUvA?:embed=y&:display_count=yes&publish=yes&:showVizHome=no)
- [Every year the UvA awards Honorary Medallions to individuals who have made a special contribution or given exceptional service to the University.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/uva-honorary-medallion/uva-honorary-medallion.html)
- [For affiliated users and visitors with an OvU account, retired UvA employees, guests, suppliers and other external contacts of the University of Amsterdam.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/information-for-suppliers-and-external-contacts/information-for-suppliers-and-external-contacts.html)