Stichting UvO

Publications such as books, e-books, (scientific) journals, and newspapers are indispensable for higher education. You can easily and quickly arrange the reuse of this content in your (higher) education through a licensing agreement with the Stichting UvO, or by making an individual request.

Stichting UvO is the starting point in the Netherlands to manage copyright within your educational institution (university, university of applied sciences (UAS), but also vocational education). Through UvO, you can handle the (re)use of publications (books, journals, newspapers, etc.), whether in a paper reader or on a digital learning environment such as Blackboard. With UvO's settlement agreements, educational institutions can easily arrange permission and compensation for the reuse of copyrighted material.

Choose your type of education

University


Reuse of copyrighted material up to 40 pages.

University of Applied Sciences (UAS)


Reuse of copyrighted material up to 50 pages.

Other education


Information for other educational institutions, including secondary vocational education (MBO), vocational schools, corporate training programs, and non-educational institutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why pay for the use of publications in education?
The work of authors forms the backbone of our knowledge economy. Higher education cannot function without professional, creative, and up-to-date information. That’s why we represent the rights of publishers, and by extension, their authors. They deserve fair compensation when their work is used or reused. Copyright is essential for the creation and preservation of knowledge.
Should I request permission from UvO or a publisher?

Both options are possible:

  • Through the publisher: You can contact a publisher directly to request permission. Don’t forget to ask whether a fee applies.

  • Through UvO: You can also submit a permission request through the UvO web portal. This is especially useful if you are using content from multiple publishers. Here, you can request and settle everything at once.

Always ensure you obtain permission in advance for the use of copyrighted material.

How does UvO calculate the invoice after my permission request?
Each invoice includes a breakdown of the amount due. This amount is based on the type of reuse, the number of pages, the applicable page rate, the number of students with access (the "circulation"), and the number of images used.

For more information about our page rates, click here.

Directly request permission

Are you looking to quickly and easily obtain permission to reuse copyrighted material? This is possible through our web portal. Here, you can submit requests and settle payments directly.