The University of Amsterdam is a reputable university. It makes sense to contrast it with the VU, another Amsterdam institution.
Great city center locations for UvA.It wonderfully evokes the atmosphere of a historical institution. You will need to get on your bike and ride to a place on the opposite side of the center in between presentations. Classes will be held on the newly constructed campus at the Roeterstraat, in historic churches, and along the canals. It can be a little disorganized at times, but that just adds to the charm.