Laptop specifications

All students will need to bring their own laptop when studying at AUC. All ICT facilities, including a wireless network throughout the academic building, are designed to support students’ use of personal laptops for academic purposes. There are no computer labs or common spaces equipped with PCs for student use within the academic building.

Please note that the laptop must be capable of running a full operating system that allows for downloading and installing programmes. This means that Chromebooks, iPads or other tablets are not suitable.

The majority of recommended software at AUC works on both Apple and Windows devices, but official technical support is limited. Students should ensure they are comfortable setting up and troubleshooting their laptops as needed.

Rent a laptop: StudiePC

If you are looking to rent a laptop, students are recommended to have a look at the options offered by http://studiepc.nl. This website offers students the ability to rent laptops for longer periods of time (a minimum of six months) for prices starting at 15 EUR per month. 

Borrow a laptop at the UvA

You can borrow a Chromebook for one day at the information desks of the University Library Singel, the Library Learning Centre on the Roeterseiland campus (REC H), the P.C. Hoofthuis Library, and the Science Park Library. Chromebooks operate with a guest profile, giving you access to Google services (such as Google Docs), Proctorio, and the online version of Office 365. It is not possible to install your own software.

Computers at the University Library (UvA)

The UvA University Library Singel, the Library Learning Centre on the Roeterseiland campus (REC H), the P.C. Hoofthuis Library, and the Science Park Library have computers that you can use logging in with your UvAnetID. 

The following software is available on these computers.