# About the UvA

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Engaged, innovative and determined

### 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 more about our mission and vision.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/mission-and-vision/mission-and-vision.html)

- [The University of Amsterdam is a comprehensive research university with a leading reputation worldwide for teaching and research.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/about-the-university.html)
- [The UvA has seven faculties covering a wide range of disciplines. Research activities are organised within research centres and institutes while our teaching activities are managed by Graduate Schools and Colleges.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/organisation.html)
- [Contact information for the faculties and shared service units, as well as information about each of our campus locations.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/contact-and-locations/contact.html)
- [The UvA is one of Amsterdam's most attractive employers. Find out why.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/working-at-the-uva.html)
- [We are proud of you as an alumnus and would like to keep you in our network with activities that contribute to your personal and professional development.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/alumni/alumni.html)
- [This section contains UvA policy documents, such as our Strategic Plan, financial documents such as our latest annual report, as well as rules and regulations on teaching, research and operational management.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/policy-and-regulations/policy-and-regulations.html)