U.L.S.V. Amino
Become a member

Find your people at U.L.S.V. Amino.

Joining U.L.S.V. Amino opens the door to nine committees, three task forces, the Amino Room and a community of Life Sciences students who genuinely look out for each other.

Why Amino

More than a study association.

U.L.S.V. Amino is the central hub for bachelor and master students of Life Sciences at Utrecht University. From the first coffee in the Amino Room to graduation day, we are the people who make those years feel like home.

As a member, you join activities, gain access to education and career support, and meet students across years and tracks. International students are warmly welcomed, our default language is English.

A group of Amino members posing together

What you get

Membership benefits.

The Amino Room
Drop in between lectures for coffee, study sessions, a game of pool and the kind of conversations that turn classmates into friends.
Committees & task forces
Help organise galas, charity weeks, academic events and Purple Friday activities across nine committees and three task forces.
A full calendar
Drinks, lectures, symposia, sports, weekends away and the legendary end-of-year gala. There is always something on.
Education support
Summaries, tutoring connections and an Education Committee that brings your academic feedback to the programme.
Career connections
Meet partners and alumni working in biotech, research and healthcare through company visits, symposia and the career platform.
A warm community
Inclusive by design, with Confidential Contact Persons, Purple Friday traditions and members who have your back from day one.

How it works

Becoming a member, step by step.

The process is short and friendly. If anything is unclear, our secretary is one email away.

Questions before you sign up?

secretaris@ulsvamino.nl
  1. 1

    Visit the Amino Room

    Come by the Caroline Bleeker Building to meet board members and current students. No appointment needed.

  2. 2

    Fill in the registration form

    Complete the membership form with your study programme and basic contact details. We will guide you through it.

  3. 3

    Confirm your membership

    Once we verify your details, you receive a confirmation email and instant access to all member activities.

  4. 4

    Pick your first activity

    Check the calendar, sign up for an event or committee interest meeting, and start meeting fellow Life Sciences students.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Ready to call Amino home?

Join us at the Amino Room, grab a coffee, and find your committee. We are looking forward to meeting you.

+31 6 2026 0806
secretaris@ulsvamino.nl
Sorbonnelaan 4, 3584 CA Utrecht