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Welcome to via - The Study Association for Information Sciences at the UvA

Via is the study association for students of Computer Science, Information Studies, Artificial Intelligence, and related programs at the University of Amsterdam. Whether you're looking for discounts on textbooks, a place to relax on campus, or want to grow your network through fun and educational activities, via is here for you!

What does via do?

  • âś… Workshops and lectures to deepen your knowledge
  • 🍻 Social drinks, parties, and sports tournaments
  • đź’Ľ Career days, in-house visits, and the annual study trip
  • 🛠️ Support such as tutoring, laptop help, and book sales

Via also has its own space at Science Park: De Kelder (room L0.04 in LAB42), with free coffee and tea, snacks, and games.

Why become a member?

  • đź“š Discount on textbooks—save money on your studies
  • 👩‍🎓 Free membership for master’s students
  • 🎉 Access to all events
  • đź’ˇ Gain experience by joining committees
  • 🤝 Build a valuable network

Who can join?

You can become a member of via if you are enrolled in one of the following UvA programmes:

  • Bachelor’s: Computer Science, Information Studies, Artificial Intelligence, or Bèta-gamma/Future Planet Studies with a relevant major
  • Master's & pre-masters: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Science, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Information Studies, Logic, Quantum Computer Science, Security and Network Engineering, or Software Engineering. Being enrolled in the track Bioinformatics of the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology programme also makes you eligible for becoming a member
  • Minors: Computational Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Logic and Computation, or Programming

How to join—it's easy**

Costs:

  • Bachelor’s students: €20 one-time fee (for your entire studies)
  • Master’s students & pre-master’s: free, automatic enrollment

Become a member in 3 steps:

  1. Go to svia.nl/membership
  2. Log in with your UvAnetID
  3. Pay via iDEAL (if required)

Not a student but still want to be involved? Become a Friend of via for a one-time fee of €15 and get access to events, updates, and De Kelder.

De Kelder—our association space

You can find De Kelder in LAB42 (room L0.04) at Science Park. It's the place for:

  • Free coffee and tea
  • Games, snacks, and study supplies
  • A cozy spot to relax or study

Questions?

Reach out to us at bestuur@svia.nl or speak to someone in De Kelder. We hope to see you at via soon! đź’™