In this letter you will find information on how to apply for your Master diploma.

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1 University of Amsterdam Faculty of Science Procedure application Master diploma Education Service Centre Science Park XH Amsterdam P.O. Box GE Amsterdam T +31 (0) servicedesk-esc-science@uva.nl Dear student, In this letter you will find information on how to apply for your Master diploma. As soon as all the required marks are known and registered you can apply for your diploma at the Service Desk ESC. The dates of the graduation ceremonies (and the deadlines for the applications) are published on Select your programme and then graduation procedure. Please upload the final version(s) of your research project(s), and/or thesis as soon as possible via the website: The submit wizard asks for a pdf-, doc-, or zip-file of the reports. Enclosed you will find a number of forms. You are kindly requested to fill out these forms and bring them, together with a copy of your passport (or European identity card) to the Service Desk ESC. It s also possible to hand these forms in by servicedesk-esc-science@uva.nl. On the next page you will find a checklist which will be used by the Service Desk to check whether you have met all the requirements for application. After a thorough check of the forms and your marks the Service Desk will take care of the further processing of your application. The examination date on your diploma will be the day that we received your application. Approximately two weeks before the graduation ceremony you will receive an invitation for the ceremony. If you will be unable to attend the ceremony, or if you will need a statement that you have successfully completed the programme prior to the date of the ceremony, then notify the Service Desk. Please note that some Master programmes do not have a dedicated graduation ceremony. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Service Desk ESC Staff

2 Checklist application Master diploma: The student hands in: o a diploma application form o a copy of the passport / birth certificate / identity card (not a drivers license!) o evaluation forms (of the master programme and the research training) and in addition (only for students in the programmes: - Physics, - Particle & Astroparticle Physics, or - Astronomy & Astrophysics: ) three hardcopies of the thesis (all other programmes require only a digital version to be uploaded) The Service Desk ESC will check whether: o the digital version of the report of the research project(s) and/or thesis have been uploaded. o all marks are registered and sufficient. o the master planning form has been approved by the Board of Examinors. Page 2

3 Application for Diploma FNWI Student number Name Telephone number Programme MSc Track: Additional components Date Signature Part for the Education Service Centre Checklist: Cijferlijst controleren aan de hand van goedgekeurde vakkenpakket Kopie paspoort Thesis geupload (bij LW 3x uploads; bij Physics 3x hard copy) Deelname aan uitreiking: Nee / Ja, datum uitreiking Naam begeleider: Ingevoerd in Examenaanvragen overzicht (Excel) Cum Laude: Nee / Ja, aanvraag naar examen commissie Kopie aanvraagformulier aan student meegegeven Opmerkingen Date of examination - - Code of Programme - Name Signature You can find the information about termination of enrolment and tuiton fee refunds at:

4 EvaSys Assessment of master programme Faculty of Science University of Amsterdam FNWI Algemeen Faculty of Science Evaluation Masters during Mark as shown: Correction: Please use a ball-point pen or a thin felt tip. This form will be processed automatically. Please follow the examples shown on the left hand side to help optimize the reading results. 1. General information 1.1 At which university are you registered as a regular student? 1.2 Do you follow the master programme part time or full time? part time full time 1.3 Please indicate your master programme UvA VU Artificial Intelligence Computational Science Information Studies Logic Software Engineering System and Network Engineering Astronomy and Astrophysics Chemistry Mathematics Mathematical Physics Physics Stochastic and Financial Mathematics Biomedical Sciences Biological Sciences Life Sciences Earth Sciences 1.4 Please indicate your master track 1.5 At which university did you complete your bachelor programme? UvA VU Higher Vocational Education (HBO) Other Dutch University University abroad 2. Study progress 2.1 In what time did you finish your master? < = 1 year years years years years > 3 years 2.2 If finishing your master took you more than the regular years, can you indicate the reasons of the delay? (more answers possible) I'm a part time student Additional courses Managerial post Job on the side Study load Personal reasons Study abroad Extension of research project Problems with writing thesis Second study simultaneously Other 2.3 Are you satisfied with your own study progress? not satisfied at all very satisfied 2.4 The study load of the programme was divided equally over the strongly disagree strongly agree year(s) 2.5 If you experienced problems in the study load, can you indicate the obstacles 3. Quality of the master programme / track 3.1 The overall quality of the master is very poor very good 3.2 The scope of the master programme is too narrow too broad 3.3 My opinion on the balance between theory and practical work is too much theory too much exp. work 3.4 My opinion on the balance between compulsory courses and electives is too much elective too much compulsory 3.5 The study included sufficient professional skills strongly disagree strongly agree 3.6 The study included sufficient academic skills strongly disagree strongly agree F11276U2139P1PL0V , Page 1/2

5 EvaSys 3. Quality of the master programme / track [Continue] Assessment of master programme Faculty of Science Please turn over 3.7 The study guidance during the master is very poor excellent 3.8 What did you value the most of this study? 3.9 Did you miss something in the study programme? 4. Rating of the master programme 4.1 On a scale of 1-10, I rate this programme as a (1 = unacceptable, 6 = satisfactory, 10 = excellent) Future plans 5.1 What are your plans for the next future? Another study Take my PhD Searching for a job I already have a job Other 5.2 If you already have a job, what is the relation between the contents of the master programme and your job? very weak very strong Thank you for completing this form and good luck in your career as a professional! F11276U2139P2PL0V , Page 2/2

6 EvaSys Assessment research training University of Amsterdam Faculty of Science Mark as shown: Correction: Please use a ball-point pen or a thin felt tip. This form will be processed automatically. Please follow the examples shown on the left hand side to help optimize the reading results. 1. Details of the research training 1.1 Please indicate your master programme Artificial Intelligence Computational Science Information Studies Logic Software Engineering System and Network Engineering Astronomy and Astrophysics Chemistry Mathematics Mathematical Physics Physics Stochastics and Financial Mathematics Biomedical Sciences Biological Sciences Life Sciences Earth Sciences 1.2 Research Institute / Company (Name and Country) 1.3 Supervisor / "examinator" 1.4 Daily Supervisor 2. Agreements and formal requirements 2.1 Before the start of the research training the formal requirements were clear 2.2 Before the start of the research training the agreements were clear 2.3 A time schedule was set in advance 2.4 The time schedule was accomplished 2.5 After the research training the agreements have been observed 2.6 After the research training the expectations have been met strongly disagree strongly agree n.a. 3. Daily supervision 3.1 The quality of the supervision during practical work was good 3.2 The supervisor(s) was (were) able to assist me with understanding the theory 3.3 I am satisfied with the approachability of the supervisor 3.4 There was ample opportunity to communicate with the supervisor(s) strongly disagree strongly agree n.a. 4. Aspects of content 4.1 My theoretical prior knowledge was sufficient to perform the research training 4.2 My practical skills were sufficient to perform the research training 4.3 I was able to find and use relevant literature 4.4 I have learned to perform research independently 4.5 There was room for my own input 4.6 I was able to write the thesis in English 4.7 I was able to present my research data 4.8 The scientific level of the research training was sufficient strongly disagree strongly agree n.a. F12753U65127P1PL0V , Page 1/2

7 EvaSys Assessment research training Aspects of content [Continue] Please turn over 5. General questions 5.1 My overall mark for the research training would be (1= very poor, 6 = sufficient, 10=excellent) 5.2 A paper is published, submitted, or will be submitted shortly based on (part of) my work 5.3 In the order of authors, I was/will be 1st 2nd 3rd or more 5.4 The choice of my research training was determined by... yes 1 2 no Below, there is room for some other remarks Thank you for completing this form! F12753U65127P2PL0V , Page 2/2